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Fortinet Enhances AI Security in Firewalls with New Service

Fortinet Enhances AI Security in Firewalls with New Service

First seen 27 Oct 2026, 15:18 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 27, 2026 at 16:17 UTC
  • •Fortinet launched the FortiGuard Inline AI Security Service for enhanced firewall protection.
  • •The service inspects AI model prompts in real time, masking sensitive data.
  • •Organizations can deploy FortiAIGate on-premises for stricter privacy controls.

Fortinet Inc. has launched the FortiGuard Inline AI Security Service, integrating AI protection into its FortiGate firewalls. This service inspects prompts sent to large language models in real time, masking sensitive data and preventing unauthorized interactions. It is delivered via the cloud, eliminating the need for a separate security stack. Organizations can also deploy FortiAIGate on-premises using Nvidia hardware for enhanced privacy. The updated data loss prevention engine now identifies 35 categories of confidential information. Following the acquisition of Virtue AI Inc., Fortinet has added advanced guardrails to monitor AI infrastructure, addressing shadow AI concerns. This initiative aims to help enterprises scale AI adoption while maintaining security and compliance.

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2026-10-26
Fortinet details new FortiAIGate features
Fortinet outlines new features for FortiAIGate, enhancing AI security capabilities.
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2026-10-27
Fortinet announces AI security service
Fortinet integrates AI protection into FortiGate firewalls with the FortiGuard Inline AI Security Service.
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What is the FortiGuard Inline AI Security Service?
It is a new service by Fortinet that integrates AI protection into FortiGate firewalls, inspecting AI model prompts in real time.
How does this service enhance data protection?
The service masks sensitive data and prevents unauthorized interactions during AI model usage.
Can organizations deploy this service on-premises?
Yes, organizations can deploy FortiAIGate on-premises using Nvidia hardware for enhanced privacy.