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What is FortiAppSec Cloud?

FortiAppSec Cloud is Fortinet’s advanced Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) platform, designed to deliver enterprise-grade security in a cloud-native, scalable package. It provides a unified solution for protecting your web apps and APIs, combining AI-driven threat detection, DDoS mitigation, bot defense, and API security into one streamlined service—with global deployment capabilities.

Whether you're protecting a public-facing website, internal portals, or APIs powering mobile apps, FortiAppSec Cloud offers layered protection without added complexity.

 

Why Choose FortiAppSec Cloud on AWS Marketplace?

Now available as a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) solution, FortiAppSec Cloud on AWS Marketplace gives you flexibility and simplicity:

  • Faster Time to Value – Deploy instantly from AWS Marketplace and start securing your apps in minutes.
  • Flexible Consumption – Scale up or down based on demand with usage-based billing.
  • Integrated with Your Cloud Strategy – Align security with your AWS-native architecture and DevOps pipelines.

 

Key Features That Set FortiAppSec Cloud Apart

Here’s why FortiAppSec Cloud is a leading WAAP solution trusted by enterprises worldwide:

AI-Ready Threat Detection

Protect against known and zero-day threats using machine learning that constantly adapts to new attack techniques and patterns.

DDoS Mitigation at Network & Application Layers

Defend your applications from volumetric and protocol-based attacks, ensuring high availability and uninterrupted access for legitimate users.

Machine Learning-Powered Bot Protection

Detect and block malicious bots with behavioral analysis—even the most evasive and AI-generated bots.

Automated API Discovery and Protection

Leverage advanced ML to uncover shadow APIs, monitor data exposure, and secure all endpoints with granular policy controls.

Built-In DAST Vulnerability Scanning

Conduct continuous security testing with integrated Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) to detect exploitable vulnerabilities in real time.

Global Load Balancing and CDN Optimization

Enhance performance and reliability with geographically distributed scrubbing centers, global server load balancing, and a built-in content delivery network.

Threat Analytics for Proactive Defense

Gain 360-degree visibility with actionable threat intelligence, giving your security teams the context and prioritization needed to stay ahead of attacks.

Flexible Licensing to Fit Your Business

In addition to AWS Marketplace PAYG, FortiAppSec Cloud is available through:

  • Traditional Private Offers – Tailored pricing and deployment options to suit enterprise-scale needs.
  • FortiFlex Licensing – A usage-based licensing model that gives you the flexibility to consume Fortinet services across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, making it easier to right-size your security spend.

Deliver Always-On Application Security with Confidence

FortiAppSec Cloud is purpose-built for modern businesses navigating an increasingly complex application and API threat landscape. It ensures:

  • AI-Driven Protection – Automate your defenses against zero-day and AI-generated threats.
  • Always-On Performance – Stay online and secure even during large-scale DDoS attacks, with intelligent traffic distribution and underutilized resource optimization.
  • Comprehensive Visibility – Gain full insight into your application traffic and threat landscape for proactive incident response.

Get Started Today

Ready to level up your application and API security?
Visit the AWS Marketplace listing for FortiAppSec Cloud to get started with the PAYG model, and start protecting your applications—wherever they run.