SYDNEY, Australia, February 25, 2025 – Andrew Stevens, Director, National Public Sector, Australia, at Fortinet, “Fortinet’s completion of the Infosec Registered Assessors Program assessment highlights its commitment to the Australian public sector and critical infrastructure. This milestone strengthens Fortinet’s relationships with government agencies by continuing to deliver solutions that prioritise security and compliance. As cyber threats continue to evolve, Fortinet remains dedicated to staying ahead of emerging risks through innovation and collaboration. With ongoing investment in research and development, and continuous alignment with Australia’s cybersecurity standards, Fortinet positions itself as a key partner in the nation’s digital transformation.”

News Summary

Fortinet®, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced that its FortiSASE on the Google Cloud platform has been assessed under the Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP). This evaluation emphasises Fortinet’s commitment to meeting the Australian Government’s stringent security standards, providing public-sector agencies and critical infrastructure operators with the confidence to securely adopt and implement its FortiSASE on the Google Cloud platform. 

Meeting Robust Security Standards for Government Agencies

The IRAP assessment involves a comprehensive evaluation by certified independent assessors to verify that a company’s systems, services, and processes comply with the Australian Government’s Information Security Manual (ISM). The ISM is a framework to safeguard sensitive data and operations, ensuring IT solutions meet the highest standards of cybersecurity. 

Fortinet’s completion of this rigorous process lets government agencies and critical infrastructure operators: 

• Defend against evolving cyber threats with a robust, independently validated security measure. 
• Simplify procurement processes by offering a solution that aligns with the Australian Government’s security requirements. 
• Enhance confidence in secure operations, fostering trust in transformation initiatives. 
• Leverage a secure, cloud-native solution that supports compliance-driven transformation in government agencies. 

Strengthening Digital Sovereignty and Cybersecurity Resilience

Fortinet’s successful IRAP assessment completion reinforces its position as a trusted partner to federal, state, and local government agencies across Australia. Fortinet addresses the unique requirements of public sector and critical infrastructure organisations navigating an increasingly digital and interconnected world by aligning its FortiSASE on the Google Cloud platform with ISM PROTECTED controls. The assessment also highlights Fortinet’s continued investment in expanding secure, cloud-native capabilities to support government agencies transitioning to modern hybrid work environments.

Government agencies and critical infrastructure operators benefit from the following advantages: 

• Data sovereignty: Ensuring sensitive information is securely managed and stored within Australia’s jurisdiction, meeting stringent local compliance standards. 
• Cost-effective scalability: Consolidating networking and security functions into a unified cloud-native platform, streamlining deployment, reducing complexity, and improving operational efficiency. 
• Advanced threat protection: Harnessing artificial intelligence (AI)-driven threat intelligence to defend against ransomware, phishing, and other sophisticated cyberattacks. 
• Seamless user experience: Supporting secure access to applications and data while leveraging Google Cloud’s low-latency, high-availability network infrastructure to enhance performance and reliability. 
• Cross-Cloud Network advantages: Leveraging Google Cloud’s Cross-Cloud Network to enhance connectivity and support secure, high-performance access to applications. 
• Support for hybrid workforces: Extending protection beyond traditional perimeters to secure remote workers, branch offices, and multi-cloud environments. 
• Enhanced visibility and control: Empowering agencies with centralised security management, real-time analytics, and policy enforcement across distributed users and locations. 

Fortinet remains dedicated to supporting Australia’s public sector by delivering cutting-edge solutions that both protect critical infrastructure and foster secure innovation and operational excellence, ensuring resilience against today’s rapidly evolving cyber threats. FortiSASE on the Google Cloud platform gives government agencies and critical infrastructure operators a security solution that supports compliance requirements and helps mitigate evolving cyber risks. 

About Fortinet

Fortinet is a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Our mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere, and today we deliver cybersecurity everywhere our customers need it with the largest integrated portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products. Well over half a million customers trust Fortinet’s solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. The Fortinet Training Institute, one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry, is dedicated to making cybersecurity training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Collaboration with esteemed organisations from both the public and private sectors, including Computer Emergency Response Teams (“CERTS”), government entities, and academia, is a fundamental aspect of Fortinet’s commitment to enhance cyber resilience globally. FortiGuard Labs, Fortinet’s elite threat intelligence and research organisation, develops and utilises leading-edge machine learning and AI technologies to provide customers with timely and consistently top-rated protection and actionable threat intelligence. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, and FortiGuard Labs.