Fortinet has announced a dedicated FortiSASE Point-of-Presence (POP), expanding the reach and availability of Fortinet Unified SASE for customers in Oman. While remote work offers many benefits, it also expands an organisation’s attack surface and adds complexity to enterprise security. Additionally, Oman’s new remote work legal framework requires organisations to improve legacy remote access methods, enhance user experiences, and provide more secure access for offsite users.
FortiSASE enables secure access to web, cloud, and applications for the hybrid workforce, while simplifying operations. The new FortiSASE PoP extends the convergence of networking and security from the network edge to remote users, providing secure access to private applications. This improves resiliency and the user experience from anywhere. Fortinet’s Unified SASE platform currently provides global coverage through a network of more than 200 PoPs worldwide.
Shadi Khuffash, Senior Regional Director, South ME, Fortinet comments: “Fortinet’s investment in Oman through this latest launch underscores our dedication to enhancing the country’s digital transformation and cybersecurity ambitions. The deployment of FortiSASE as a local PoP ensures low-latency, high-performance access to cloud and internet services by keeping traffic processing within the country. It also strengthens data sovereignty and regulatory compliance while enabling real-time threat inspection and improved security outcomes. Additionally, it enhances national cyber resilience by reducing reliance on international links and supporting secure, scalable Zero Trust access.”