Global provider of IT infrastructure services, Kyndryl, has introduced a new managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution fueled by Fortinet. By integrating Fortinet’s cloud-delivered security and secure networking solutions with Kyndryl’s network and security services, this offering seeks to assist customers in implementing advanced network security initiatives.
The partnership between Kyndryl and Fortinet facilitates the design, construction, administration, and modernization of mission-critical networking for clients in a variety of industries.
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is a cloud-based utility that integrates networking and security capabilities. It consists of Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), and SD-WAN to provide consistent security and an improved user experience for global users.
Kyndryl’s managed SASE solution makes use of edge computing capabilities and advanced network security tools, such as its automated, programmable SD-WAN infrastructure service. By delivering end-to-end services, the solution helps businesses reduce costs and complexity while providing the adaptability required to meet changing business needs.
Kyndryl’s Global Network & Edge Computing Practice Leader, Paul Savill, was enthusiastic about the managed SASE solution: “We are excited to offer this managed SASE solution with Fortinet to help customers transform their network and security architecture in order to reduce cyber risk, costs, and complexity.” Savill emphasized the significance of incorporating SASE capabilities into enterprise architectures in order to establish a trustworthy network security posture.
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When traditional network architectures become obsolete or must be replaced, Kyndryl and Fortinet collaborate to assist businesses in scaling network access policies securely. The new managed SASE solution provides integrated, high-performance security via their cloud services.
John Maddison, EVP of Products and Chief Marketing Officer at Fortinet, emphasized the role of Fortinet’s secure networking solutions in enabling partners like Kyndryl to offer differentiated services that support enterprise customers’ SASE journeys. Mr. Maddison emphasized that the collaboration between Kyndryl and Fortinet demonstrates Fortinet’s commitment to delivering an integrated networking and security SASE solution from a single vendor.
Kyndryl’s existing managed SD-WAN service is expanded by the addition of the SASE security offering, developed in partnership with Fortinet. Kyndryl helps enterprise customers modernize their security architectures and integrate cyber resilience into their organizations by leveraging Fortinet’s secure networking solutions. Through this partnership, Kyndryl and Fortinet provide enterprises with scalable, flexible, and secure connectivity across hybrid cloud environments.
Kyndryl and Fortinet have also partnered to support their respective clients. Kyndryl was recently named Fortinet’s 2022 Global Systems Integrator (GSI) Partner of the Year in recognition of the company’s solution innovation, agility, scope, and effective use of Fortinet Security Fabric solutions.
With the introduction of the managed SASE service and their ongoing collaboration, Kyndryl and Fortinet intend to provide enterprises with robust and comprehensive networking and security solutions, enabling them to navigate the landscape of digital transformation in a secure and efficient manner.
