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FortiOS 8.0

7.6β†’8.0SecurityFeatureBug fixPerformance
πŸ“… April 21, 2026πŸ—‚ FirewallsπŸ“¦ FortiOS β†—πŸ“œ Full changelog β†—
✦ Editor's summary

FortiOS 8.0 is a major platform release introducing AI-powered security capabilities, enhanced Secure Networking, expanded SASE functionality, post-quantum cryptography support, and numerous networking and management improvements. The release also includes extensive bug fixes, performance optimizations, and platform enhancements across the Fortinet Security Fabric.

⚠ Security impact
  • Introduced Secure AI Controls to help secure enterprise AI adoption.
  • Added support for post-quantum cryptography in VPN authentication.
  • Enhanced Zero Trust and Security Fabric capabilities across hybrid environments.
  • Improved threat detection and security policy enforcement.

What's new

Fortinet has released FortiOS 8.0, a major update to the operating system powering the Fortinet Security Fabric.

This release delivers significant enhancements across networking, security, AI integration, and centralized management while improving overall platform performance and reliability.

  • Introduced Secure AI Controls for AI-aware security operations.
  • Added Fabric-based AI Agents to automate security workflows.
  • Expanded SASE capabilities for hybrid and remote work environments.
  • Added support for post-quantum cryptography in VPN authentication.
  • Improved SD-WAN performance and management.
  • Enhanced Security Fabric visibility, automation, and interoperability.
  • Included hundreds of bug fixes and platform stability improvements.
  • Improved overall system performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.

FortiOS 8.0 is a major platform release and should be reviewed carefully before deployment in production environments. Organizations should verify hardware compatibility and follow Fortinet's recommended upgrade path.

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