FortiOS 8.0: Redefining Secure Networking in the AI and Quantum Era

FortiOS 8.0 is presented as a unified operating system that consolidates networking and security across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and OT environments; key highlights include MCP observability for AI agent telemetry, OCR integration into FortiGuard DLP to inspect image-based data, embedded agentic AI for automation of triage and troubleshooting, and hybrid quantum-resistant key exchange for long-term data protection. The release is positioned to reduce operational complexity, improve visibility, and prepare organizations for emerging risks such as unmanaged AI interactions and future quantum decryption threats.