Fortinet FortiWeb - Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Protect your web applications and APIs from sophisticated threats with AI-powered security.
FortiWeb is Fortinet's enterprise-grade Web Application Firewall, designed to defend business-critical applications and APIs against OWASP Top 10 threats, zero-day exploits, malicious bots, and DDoS attacks. Whether you are running on-premises infrastructure, hybrid environments, or public cloud platforms, FortiWeb delivers comprehensive application security without the management overhead of traditional WAF solutions.
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Overview
Modern web applications are high-value targets. Attackers are increasingly leveraging AI-generated exploits, automated bots, and API vulnerabilities to breach systems and steal data. FortiWeb addresses this evolving threat landscape with a dual-layer machine learning engine, built-in API discovery, client-side protection, and seamless integration with the Fortinet Security Fabric.
Recognised as a Leader in the 2025 SecureIQLab Cloud WAAP Comparative Report, FortiWeb achieved the highest security efficacy score of 92.39% and operational efficiency rating of 96.2% among all tested solutions.
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Key Capabilities
Web Application and API Security
- Protects against all OWASP Top 10 threats, application-layer DDoS, and credential theft attacks
- Dual-layer machine learning models each application individually, reducing false positives and minimising management effort
- Real-time zero-day threat detection and mitigation, including protection against AI-generated attack vectors
- Integrates with FortiGate NGFWs and FortiSandbox for defence against advanced persistent threats (APTs)
Bot Defense
- Accurately identifies and blocks malicious bot traffic while allowing legitimate bots (search engines, monitoring tools) to operate without interruption
- Uses advanced techniques including bot deception, biometric detection, and machine learning
- Eliminates unnecessary CAPTCHAs and user challenges that degrade the customer experience
- Provides full visibility and control over automated traffic across your applications
API Discovery and Protection
- Automatically discovers APIs by continuously evaluating live application traffic using machine learning
- Generates positive security model policies out of the box for OpenAPI, XML, and JSON schema specifications
- Protects B2B communications and mobile application backends from API-specific exploits
- Integrates seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines to embed API security into the development lifecycle
Client-Side Protection
- Addresses PCI DSS requirements for monitoring scripts on payment pages
- Detects and mitigates unauthorised third-party script injections, DOM manipulation, and form hijacking within the browser
- Extends security beyond the traditional request/response inspection model to cover post-delivery threats
FortiAI-Assist and Threat Analytics
- AI-powered SOC agent accelerates forensics, contextual decision making, and incident response
- Recommended playbooks and threat-hunting capabilities streamline analyst workflows
- Consolidates raw event data into prioritised, actionable threat intelligence
- Reduces total cost of ownership (TCO) by cutting administrative overhead across all deployment types
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Deployment Options
FortiWeb is available across multiple form factors to fit your environment and budget:
- Hardware Appliances - Purpose-built appliances from 100 Mbps (FortiWeb 100F) up to 70 Gbps (FortiWeb 4000F), featuring hardware-accelerated SSL and multi-core processing
- Virtual Machines - Available on VMware, Hyper-V, KVM, Citrix XenServer, VirtualBox, and Docker, with throughput from 25 Mbps to 6 Gbps
- Public Cloud - Deployable on AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud via BYOL or on-demand licensing
- Container Appliances - Secure containerised workloads with FortiWeb container options supporting up to 3 Gbps throughput
- SaaS (WAF-as-a-Service) - FortiWeb Cloud delivers full-featured WAF protection with no hardware or software required, with traffic scrubbed in-region for performance and compliance
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Use Cases
Regulatory Compliance
Meet PCI DSS, GDPR, and other framework requirements related to public-facing applications. FortiWeb's client-side protection module directly addresses PCI DSS script monitoring mandates.
Zero-Day and AI-Generated Threat Protection
Stay ahead of attackers using AI tools to craft novel exploits. FortiWeb's machine learning engine detects unknown threats in real time without requiring manual signature updates.
API Security for DevOps Teams
Embed API discovery and protection directly into your CI/CD pipeline. FortiWeb auto-generates policies based on schema definitions, reducing developer friction while hardening API attack surfaces.
Bot Management
Protect login pages, account portals, and e-commerce checkout flows from credential stuffing, scraping, and automated fraud - without impacting genuine users.
SOC Efficiency and Threat Response
Leverage FortiAI-Assist and built-in threat analytics to reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR), and optionally extend coverage with Fortinet's 24/7 SOC-as-a-Service.
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How TechPower Helps
As an authorised Fortinet partner, TechPower provides more than just product supply. We act as a trusted advisor to help your organisation select, size, deploy, and support the right FortiWeb solution for your specific environment.
Our team can:
- Assess your requirements - We evaluate your application portfolio, risk profile, compliance obligations, and existing infrastructure to recommend the right FortiWeb model and deployment model
- Size and quote accurately - We help you right-size hardware or cloud deployments and identify the most cost-effective licensing options, including FortiFlex for flexible cloud spending
- Coordinate deployment and onboarding - We work alongside your IT team or manage the deployment directly, ensuring FortiWeb is configured correctly from day one
- Bundle FortiGuard security services - We advise on the right combination of FortiGuard subscriptions, including antivirus, AI-based inline malware prevention, and anti-botnet services
- Provide ongoing support - Through FortiCare support tiers including Elite response options and priority RMA, we ensure your WAF investment is backed by reliable after-sales service
Contact the TechPower team today to request a FortiWeb demonstration, product quote, or technical consultation.