Fortinet, a global leader in converged networking and cybersecurity, has unveiled the Secure AI Data Center solution, the industry’s first comprehensive framework purpose-built to secure the entire AI ecosystem. Designed to protect every layer of the AI stack—from core infrastructure and data pipelines to applications and large language models (LLMs)—the solution delivers ultra-efficient, low-latency threat protection while reducing power usage by up to 69% compared to traditional security methods.

As part of the launch, Fortinet introduced the FortiGate 3800G, a next-generation data center firewall engineered to handle the extreme performance and efficiency demands of AI workloads. Powered by NP7 and SP5 ASICs and supporting 400 GbE connectivity, the FortiGate 3800G enhances throughput, scalability, and real-time protection for GPU clusters—integrating seamlessly within Fortinet’s new Secure AI Data Center framework.

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“AI data centers require both unmatched performance and deep, intelligent protection,” said Nirav Shah, Senior Vice President of Products and Solutions at Fortinet. “With our Secure AI Data Center solution, we’ve brought these capabilities together—delivering ASIC-accelerated firewalls like the FortiGate 3800G alongside advanced defenses for data, applications, and models. This allows organizations to scale AI initiatives securely, without compromising efficiency or performance.”

A Unified Approach to AI Security and Performance

The Fortinet Secure AI Data Center solution provides complete protection across the AI lifecycle—from network segmentation and encrypted traffic inspection to defense at the model and application layers. By embedding security within each component of the AI infrastructure, the framework enables organizations to prevent data exfiltration, neutralize malicious inputs, and comply with evolving AI regulations—all while preserving the speed and power efficiency required for GPU-intensive environments.

Key elements of the Secure AI Data Center solution include:

ASIC-Powered Performance and Energy Efficiency:
Fortinet’s purpose-built ASIC technology enables hyperscale throughput with reduced energy consumption per Gbps, supporting sustainable AI data center operations and lowering total infrastructure costs.

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Scalable AI Infrastructure Defense:
With Fortinet’s advanced data center firewalls, organizations gain real-time protection for large GPU clusters and distributed AI workloads. The 400 GbE capability enhances both scalability and cost efficiency across Fortinet’s enterprise firewall portfolio.

Comprehensive LLM and Data Security:
The framework defends large language models from prompt injection, misuse, and data leakage by inspecting and controlling model input and output traffic across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud-based AI environments.

Operational Efficiency via the Fortinet Security Fabric:
Fortinet’s unified platform combines firewalling, application security, and runtime protections for AI workloads under a single management console—simplifying compliance audits and reducing administrative overhead.

Advanced Application and API Protection:
Multi-layered defenses safeguard against injection attacks, data tampering, and theft by analyzing and sanitizing all traffic before it reaches critical AI applications or APIs.

Quantum-Ready Security:
Built-in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technologies strengthen data confidentiality, ensuring AI environments remain secure in the face of emerging quantum-era threats.

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Redefining Standards for Secure, Scalable AI Infrastructure

By combining high-performance hardware, AI-native security, and zero-trust principles, Fortinet’s Secure AI Data Center solution delivers a unified framework to protect GPU clusters, AI models, and data workflows. The solution enforces microsegmentation, maintains compliance with international data protection standards, and ensures maximum uptime for mission-critical AI operations.

This launch extends Fortinet’s ongoing leadership in high-performance cybersecurity, platform consolidation, and AI-driven protection. The Secure AI Data Center solution sets a new benchmark for safeguarding enterprise AI environments—empowering organizations to confidently accelerate innovation with resilience, trust, and operational simplicity.

“AI is transforming how we operate, from design to supply chain,” said Huy Ly, Head of Global IT Security at Monolithic Power Systems. “Fortinet’s Secure AI Data Center solution provides the visibility, performance, and protection we need to run high-density GPU clusters efficiently. It allows us to protect sensitive AI models and data while maintaining the throughput and cost-effectiveness critical to our business.”

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