Fortinet, Check Point Named Leaders in 2025 Gartner Hybrid Mesh Firewall

Fortinet has been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall, achieving the highest position for Ability to Execute, which underscores its strong execution capabilities and innovative cybersecurity solutions. The company’s leadership is supported by key innovations such as FortiAI-Assist, which integrates GenAI and AIOps for enhanced threat response, and early adoption of post-quantum cryptography to future-proof security. Fortinet’s FortiOS platform unifies networking and security functions, including network firewall, SD-WAN, and ZTNA, simplifying operations and reducing costs for enterprises. Additionally, Fortinet’s flexible FortiFlex licensing model allows seamless transitions between hardware, virtual, and cloud firewall options, aligning with modern enterprise demands. In the same Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls, Palo Alto Networks and Check Point Software Technologies were also named Leaders, recognized respectively for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute, and for delivering AI-powered threat prevention and unified network security management. These recognitions collectively highlight the competitive and innovative landscape shaping hybrid mesh firewall solutions in 2025.