Fortinet has been named the 2026 Google Cloud Partner of the Year for Workload Security, underscoring its growing influence in helping enterprises secure cloud-native environments at scale. The recognition highlights Fortinet’s ability to deliver unified visibility, risk prioritization, and end-to-end protection for modern workloads through its FortiCNAPP platform.
At the core of this achievement is FortiCNAPP, Fortinet’s cloud-native application protection platform, which brings together cloud security posture management (CSPM), workload protection, and runtime threat detection into a single, integrated offering. This unified approach enables organizations to enforce consistent security policies across hybrid and multi-cloud environments while proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
A key differentiator is Fortinet’s deep integration with Google Cloud and its broader Security Fabric, allowing enterprises to benefit from centralized visibility, automated response mechanisms, and coordinated security operations throughout the application lifecycle. The platform has also been enhanced with integrations into FortiGate VM, extending network visibility and contextual threat detection—positioning FortiCNAPP as a comprehensive solution for both cloud and network security.
Fortinet has further streamlined security operations with a unified risk workflow that consolidates cloud risks into a single prioritized view, assigns ownership, and tracks remediation progress. This helps reduce alert fatigue and significantly improves mean time to response (MTTR), a critical metric for security teams operating in complex environments.
Commenting on the recognition, Kevin Ichhpurani, President, Global Partner Ecosystem and Channels at Google Cloud, emphasized the importance of partner-led innovation in delivering measurable customer value. Fortinet’s role in driving secure cloud adoption has been a key factor in its selection.
Vince Hwang, VP of Cloud Security at Fortinet, noted that the award reflects the company’s platform-driven strategy and close collaboration with Google Cloud. He added that Fortinet remains focused on helping organizations reduce complexity, strengthen security, and confidently scale their cloud environments.
The partnership between Fortinet and Google Cloud has expanded significantly, encompassing joint solution development, co-selling initiatives, and field enablement programs. Together, the companies have developed reference architectures, hands-on workshops, and industry-specific security blueprints to accelerate secure cloud adoption.
These joint efforts have delivered tangible outcomes across sectors such as retail, financial services, and the public sector, while also contributing to increased Google Cloud adoption among customers.
The recognition reinforces Fortinet’s commitment to delivering integrated, enterprise-grade security solutions aligned with the evolving demands of cloud-first, application-driven enterprises