Fortinet Introduces FortiOS 8.0 to Expand Secure Networking with Secure AI Controls, Fabric-Based AI Agents, Flexible SASE, and Simplified SD-WAN

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced FortiOS 8.0, the latest release of the operating system that powers the Fortinet Security Fabric. Introduced as part of Fortinet’s Secure Networking innovation at Fortinet Accelerate 2026, FortiOS 8.0 delivers powerful new AI-driven security, next-generation SASE, and quantum-safe capabilities to help organizations simplify their security architectures while delivering consistent protection and performance across the entire digital infrastructure.

“FortiOS 8.0 reflects more than 25 years of continued innovation at the intersection of networking and security. As organizations embrace AI, cloud, and increasingly encrypted environments, a unified operating system is essential to reduce complexity, improve visibility, and ensure security can scale without slowing the business,” said Ken Xie, Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer at Fortinet

A Unified Platform for the Future of Secure Networking

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