Federal agencies are accelerating digital modernization to meet mission demands and serve the public more effectively. This shift brings with it a rapid expansion of web applications and APIs that power everything from secure data sharing to citizen services. However, every new digital touchpoint also creates another potential entryway for attackers.
The Expanding Federal Web Threat Surface
Government websites and APIs are now among the most targeted assets in the federal environment. Threat actors use botnets, API exploits, and zero-day attacks to probe and compromise these systems. At the same time, agencies must protect sensitive details, such as personally identifiable information (PII) or operational data, against exposure through misconfigurations, vulnerable third-party libraries, or mismanaged cloud integrations.
Why Agencies Need a Smarter Approach
Traditional defenses struggle to keep pace with attackers who are automating their campaigns and adapting faster than human teams can respond. Federal security teams need solutions that can be deployed in hybrid environments, reduce operational overhead, deliver real-time visibility, and stop threats without drowning analysts in false positives.
How FortiWeb Supports the Mission
Fortinet’s FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) is purpose-built to meet these challenges. By combining machine learning, behavioral analysis, and global threat intelligence from the Fortinet Security Fabric, FortiWeb enables agencies to:
- Automatically secure APIs by discovering exposed interfaces and applying tailored policies.
- Differentiate between good and malicious automated traffic with artificial intelligence-driven bot management.
- Defend against zero-day and emerging threats using both positive and negative security models.
- Deploy flexibly across appliances, virtual machines, containers, or SaaS, while maintaining unified visibility and control.
With advanced AI and machine learning embedded by default, agencies can deploy FortiWeb quickly, without needing specialized teams to manage complex configurations. This accelerates time-to-value while aligning with Zero Trust principles and federal cybersecurity frameworks.
Building Resilience with Confidence
The federal attack surface is expanding, adversaries are more sophisticated than ever, and the mission cannot afford disruption. By deploying FortiWeb, agencies can move from reactive defenses to proactive resilience, allowing them to protect mission-critical applications, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure secure, reliable digital services for the public.
Learn more about how FortiWeb helps federal agencies protect their digital mission today.
