New Delhi: Fortinet has introduced new updates to its FortiMail and FortiDLP platforms, aiming to improve security across email, collaboration tools, and data environments in hybrid workplaces. The move responds to the rising use of AI by cybercriminals and the growing attack surface posed by cloud-based work. The latest Fortinet Global Threat Landscape Report for 2025 highlights a notable increase in AI-enabled cyberattacks. Tools such as FraudGPT and ElevenLabs are making it easier for threat actors to craft phishing emails, deepfake content, and synthetic voices. In response, Fortinet has expanded its FortiMail Workspace Security suite and FortiDLP solution to counter these evolving risks.
Fortinet’s newly launched Workspace Security suite extends protection beyond traditional email. It now covers browsers and collaboration tools like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Slack. These tools are widely used by hybrid workforces but are also common vectors for cyber threats. According to Fortinet, the updated platform can block evasive attacks such as malware hidden in shared files or malicious links sent through chat platforms. A managed incident response service has also been included, offering 24×7 monitoring to ease the operational burden on security operations centers (SOCs).
The company also upgraded its FortiDLP (Data Loss Prevention) platform with features like data lineage and sequence detection, allowing organizations to trace how sensitive data moves and is manipulated by users. These tools help detect insider threats and unauthorized use of data across cloud services and unsanctioned SaaS platforms, including emerging GenAI tools. Rather than offering piecemeal security tools, Fortinet’s approach consolidates email, browser, and collaboration protection under a single, AI-integrated system. The focus is on improving visibility and control across user environments while responding to both external and internal risks.
