On the enterprise (IT) side of the network, Galucho welcomed the Fortinet LAN Edge approach of integrating FortiSwitch Ethernet switches and FortiAP access points into the security architecture. This approach reduces complexity for the IT staff, enhances security throughout the network, and helps to contain operational costs.

The FortiSwitch and FortiAP solutions are available in a wide range of speeds, port densities, and form factors, including ruggedized versions that operate in environments with wider temperature variations. Galucho leveraged the variety of Fortinet LAN Edge offerings to provide secure, reliable access across all of its production facilities.

For enhanced endpoint protection—specifically for wireless access—Galucho deployed the FortiClient Fabric Agent, extending the Fortinet Security Fabric to the company’s mobile client devices. This gives on-the-go and remote users more secure access to network resources, while providing the IT team with a unified view of endpoints for better tracking, compliance enforcement, and reporting. Policy enforcement is also easier now because FortiSwitch and FortiAP, are administered as logical extensions of the FortiGate NGFW through the same management interface. So, when IT staff defines an access policy, FortiGate NGFWs across the organization automatically apply it to both wired and wireless access. Moreover, the integration of FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and FortiManager within the Fortinet Security Fabric enables a cybersecurity mesh architecture that can greatly improve Galucho’s security posture.

With advanced automated threat mitigation, as well as proactive threat detection and correlation, the Fortinet Security Fabric shortens response time and reduces security risks. To further protect its enterprise zone, Galucho deployed FortiMail, which shields email users from both volume-based and targeted attacks. FortiMail also helps Galucho prevent the loss of sensitive data and maintain compliance with regulations.

As with all Fortinet solution deployments, external threat intelligence is provided by FortiGuard Labs, which collates and processes the data from hundreds of thousands of sensors and over 200 global partners around the world. FortiGuard Labs leverages machine learning and other types of artificial intelligence (AI) to identify both known and previously unknown threats. “The results beat our expectations,”

Borges says. “Not only did the new infrastructure fulfill its objectives in terms of better security, stability, and control, but it has also drastically reduced the time and resources spent managing it, which means we can now be more proactive in supporting the business.”