Fortinet the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Malaysia through the availability of a Malaysia-based Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Point-of-Presence (PoP). The local deployment enables secure, high-performance connectivity for enterprises and hybrid workforces, helping organisations maintain consistent security enforcement with low latency as they adopt distributed and cloud-based operating models.
The Malaysia SASE PoP forms part of Fortinet’s sustained investment in cloud security infrastructure across Southeast Asia, supporting Malaysia’s MADANI vision and national digital economy agenda. By bringing security enforcement closer to users and applications, the deployment helps organisations improve performance, simplify operations, and strengthen cyber resilience as digital transformation accelerates.
The local PoP complements Fortinet’s established presence in Kuala Lumpur and reinforces confidence in the long-term growth of Malaysia’s cybersecurity ecosystem. As organisations expand hybrid work strategies and cloud adoption, local infrastructure plays a critical role in delivering consistent, secure access while supporting evolving regulatory and compliance requirements.
Delivering Secure Access at Scale Across Malaysia and the Region
The Malaysia SASE PoP is part of Fortinet’s broader regional expansion, alongside deployments in Thailand and the Philippines. By deploying security enforcement points closer to users, Fortinet enables an always-on security posture backed by low-latency inspection and service level agreements of up to 99.999%.
Powered by Fortinet’s Unified SASE architecture and a single FortiOS operating system, the platform enables consistent policy enforcement across on-premises and cloud environments. This integrated approach helps organisations consolidate vendors, reduce complexity, and strengthen security outcomes compared to fragmented multi-vendor models.
Supporting Quotes
Vishak Raman, Vice President of Sales, India, SAARC, Southeast Asia & ANZ, Fortinet, said:
“Our continued investments in Malaysia reflect Fortinet’s commitment to strengthening cyber resilience through local infrastructure and long-term ecosystem support. As organisations across the region embrace distributed work and cloud adoption, we are focused on building a strong foundation that enables customers and partners to innovate securely while supporting Malaysia’s broader digital transformation ambitions.”
Kevin Wong, Country Manager, Malaysia, Fortinet, said:
“Malaysia’s digital economy is accelerating across both public and private sectors, unlocking new opportunities while introducing more complex cyber risks. Fortinet’s investment in local SASE infrastructure aligns with Malaysia MADANI cybersecurity initiatives to support the development of a Sovereign AI Cloud, enabling organisations to modernise securely.”
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