The FortiSP5 chip features application-specific design and embedded multi-core processors to accelerate communications and security capabilities and provides 17x faster firewall performance compared to standard processors
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), a cyber security and security provider, has launched the FortiSP5, an ASIC technology component from Fortinet for securing the distributed network edges. The FortiSP5 processing unit is based on over 20 years of Fortinet’s investment and innovation in the ASIC field and provides significant secure computing power advantages over traditional central processing units (CPUs) and network security processing units, along with lower costs and power consumption and the ability to enable a new and secure infrastructure on Corporate branches, campuses, 5G networks, edge computing, operational technologies and more.
The FortiSP5 chip includes application-specific design and embedded multi-core processors to accelerate communication and security capabilities and provides 17 times faster firewall performance compared to standard processors. 3.5x faster next-generation network security firmware (NGFW) performance compared to leading standard processors, to handle higher traffic levels to detect and block threats, · 32x faster encryption to protect sensitive data and secure virtual private networks, · SSL traffic inspection Deep at 2.5 Gbps to provide the processing power needed to scan encrypted traffic for malware without performance issues and more.
Ken Zee, founder, chairman and CEO of Fortinet, said that, “With the introduction of the FortiSP5, Fortinet is once again setting a new industry record for performance, cost and energy efficiency. As the only cybersecurity provider that leverages dedicated ASIC processors and over 20 years of investment in innovation, Fortinet provides the secure computing power that will support the next generation of secure infrastructure.”