Fortinet Named to Carahsoft ITES-SW2 Contract to Support U.S. Army Enterprise Infrastructure Goals

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Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) has partnered with Carahsoft to provide Fortinet's Security Fabric solutions to the U.S. Federal Government. The collaboration is through the ITES-SW2 contract, effective until August 30, 2025, allowing federal agencies and authorized integrators to access commercial software products and services without fees. Fortinet aims to address the evolving cybersecurity needs of federal agencies by helping consolidate and automate their infrastructures, thereby supporting compliance and risk reduction.

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• Secured a contract with Carahsoft to supply cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies.
• The ITES-SW2 contract allows access to Fortinet’s Security Fabric until August 2025.
• Enhances Fortinet's position in the federal market, addressing increasing cybersecurity needs.

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• None.

Fortinet Federal Teams with Carahsoft to Provide Fortinet Security Fabric Solutions to Federal Government

RESTON, Va., May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), a leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced that Fortinet has been named a manufacturer on the Information Technology Enterprise Solutions – Software 2 (ITES-SW2) contract for the U.S. Army Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS). This contract is held by Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®, and is effective through August 30, 2025.

ITES-SW2 is a firm-fixed price, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract vehicle for commercial off-the-shelf software products and related services and hardware. The contract has no fees, and ordering is open to all Army, DoD and Federal agencies and authorized systems integrators on a worldwide basis. Under this contract, Carahsoft provides cybersecurity solutions from Fortinet to support Federal agencies’ enterprise infrastructure goals.

Bob Fortna, President, Fortinet Federal

“With a sophisticated adversary threat landscape, an expanding attack surface, continuously shifting government mandates, and a growing cyber skills gap, cybersecurity is top of mind for Federal agencies. They need trusted partners to help them consolidate, integrate, and automate their cybersecurity infrastructures so that the Federal agencies can remain focused on their unique missions and reduce risk. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform is architected to scale and adapt to the unique and complex security requirements of Federal agencies, and includes automated policy enforcement for regulatory and compliance mandates.”

Fortinet’s Security Fabric platform solutions are available through Carahsoft’s ITES-SW2 Contract W52P1J-20-D-0042. For procurement information, contact Carahsoft’s ITES-SW2 contract team at (703) 871-8681 or ITES-SW2@carahsoft.com; or visit Carahsoft’s dedicated ITES-SW2 contract resource center.

About Fortinet
Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) makes possible a digital world that we can always trust through its mission to protect people, devices, applications and data everywhere. This is why the world’s largest enterprises, service providers, and government organizations choose Fortinet to securely accelerate their digital journey. The Fortinet Security Fabric platform delivers broad, integrated, and automated protections across the entire digital attack surface, securing critical devices, data, applications, and connections from the data center to the cloud to the home office. Ranking #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide, more than 510,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. And the Fortinet NSE Training Institute, an initiative of Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA), provides one of the largest and broadest training programs in the industry to make cyber training and new career opportunities available to everyone. Learn more at https://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, or FortiGuard Labs.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Fortinet's partnership with Carahsoft for federal solutions?

Fortinet partners with Carahsoft to provide its cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies, enhancing access through the ITES-SW2 contract.

How long is the Fortinet and Carahsoft contract effective?

The contract is effective until August 30, 2025.

What does the ITES-SW2 contract entail for federal agencies?

The ITES-SW2 contract allows federal agencies to procure Fortinet's cybersecurity software and services without additional fees.

How does Fortinet's Security Fabric benefit federal agencies?

Fortinet's Security Fabric aids in consolidating, integrating, and automating cybersecurity infrastructures, which helps federal agencies reduce risk and comply with regulations.

What cybersecurity challenges do federal agencies face?

Federal agencies face an expanding attack surface, sophisticated threats, and a growing cyber skills gap, necessitating trusted partners for effective cybersecurity.