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Fortinet Partner Channel - a Dynamic Analysis by compuBase

Fortinet operates through an indirect channel, relying on a global partner ecosystem of resellers, integrators, and MSSPs. Its tiered Engage Partner Program offers flexible business models and specializations, enabling partners to build profitable, differentiated security practices. Fortinet supports partners with NSE certification training, sales tools, and co-marketing resources, reflecting a collaborative go-to-market approach for mutual growth.


Foreword

Fortinet offers integrated cybersecurity solutions built around its Security Fabric, covering network, endpoint, cloud, and application security. Its core products include next-gen firewalls, SD-WAN, SASE, and secure Wi-Fi. Fortinet serves enterprises, SMBs, service providers, and public sector organizations worldwide. It addresses markets needing scalable, high-performance security—especially those undergoing digital transformation or managing complex, hybrid IT infrastructures.

Fortinet operates mainly through the indirect channel, partnering with resellers, integrators, distributors, and MSPs via its Engage Partner Program. Here's how it works:

1. Indirect Channel (VARs, Integrators, Distributors):

  • Tiered Program: Advocate, Select, Advanced, Expert levels based on skills and revenue.

  • Benefits: Discounts, deal registration, marketing support, and access to the Fortinet Security Fabric.

  • Enablement: Training via the NSE certification path and sales enablement tools.

2. Managed Service Providers (MSPs):

  • Custom MSP Track: Tailored to recurring revenue models.

  • Offerings: FortiGate firewalls, SD-WAN, SOC-as-a-Service, and endpoint protection delivered as services.

  • Support: Centralized management via FortiManager and FortiCloud; flexible licensing (pay-as-you-grow).

  • Integration: API and multi-tenant platforms for service automation and scalability.

Fortinet empowers partners to build value-added services while retaining control of the customer relationship.


Clients Total number of Fortinet partners in the compuBase database:


Definition of an Fortinet Partner

Any qualified partner:
Reselling, integrating, or supporting regularly Fortinet solutions such as
  • Unified threat management solutions - UTM resellers / integrators
  • Firewall hardware and other security appliances resellers / integrators
Or with one of the following accreditations / Certifications (some name may have changed)
  • Fortinet Global Partner
  • Fortinet Expert Partner
  • Fortinet Advanced Partner
  • Fortinet Select Partner
  • Fortinet Regional Partner
  • Fortinet Master Distributor
Or former accreditations
  • Fortinet Platinium Partner (ex)
  • Fortinet Gold Partner (ex)
  • Fortinet Silver Partner (ex)
  • Fortinet MSSP Platinum Partner (ex)
  • Fortinet MSSP Gold Partner (ex)
  • Fortinet MSSP Silver Partner (ex)

Fortinet partners and Certified Partners


You can have access to Fortinets partner list here

- Via our consulting services - make a request here
with this service you can select an exact target (country, size of partner network, etc...)

- Via our online system and our Open Access offer - Ask for this service via the request form.
With this service, you have credits and use them to access partner profiles

You can access to Fortinet partners Using our Targeting Tool
It is easy to tune your target of Fortinet partner list just, you will be able to use filter to design your personal list. 
Click here 

Main business model of IT Partners working with Fortinet

Fortinet's partners by size ranges

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What is the overlap between Fortinet's partners and other vendors' channels?
Among all Fortinet partners, how many also collaborate with other brands, ranked in descending order by volume

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