Fortinet introduces FortiOS 8.0 to expand secure networking

Fortinet 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 organisations 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 organisations 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

As organisations accelerate digital transformation initiatives, including generative AI (GenAI) adoption, hybrid work, and cloud-first strategies, security teams ...