Fortinet SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE Secure Private Access — 1-Year Subscription License Renewal

The Fortinet SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE Secure Private Access delivers a scalable, secure, and cloud-friendly bridge between distributed networks and Fortinet’s Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework. Designed for organizations embracing remote work, branch networking, and cloud-first strategies, this 1-year subscription license renewal includes 1 license to keep your FortiSASE deployment continuously protected and up to date. By pairing Fortinet’s SD-WAN capabilities with FortiSASE’s Secure Private Access, you gain a unified path to apps and data with zero-trust security, intelligent routing, and centralized management.

With Fortinet’s security-first approach, the SD-WAN Connector integrates seamlessly into the Fortinet Security Fabric, enabling consistent policy enforcement across on-premises gateways, cloud environments, and remote users. The connector acts as the critical link that optimizes traffic flow for business-critical applications while preserving stringent security controls. A 1-year validation cycle ensures your software stays current, including updates, bug fixes, and policy improvements that reflect evolving threat landscapes and changing business requirements. This is particularly valuable for organizations that must demonstrate continuous compliance, maintain high service levels, and minimize downtime while supporting a growing remote workforce.

Businesses choosing the Fortinet SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE Secure Private Access can expect a streamlined deployment that reduces complexity and accelerates time-to-value. The solution is designed to work alongside FortiGate firewalls, Fortinet endpoints, and FortiCloud services, enabling policy replication and centralized visibility from a single control plane. This level of integration helps security teams manage access with confidence, applying zero-trust principles that verify user identity, device posture, and application context before granting access to sensitive resources. In practice, end users experience fast, reliable connectivity to cloud apps and data with fewer interruptions and improved application performance—even over geographically dispersed networks.

The product’s unique combination of SD-WAN optimization and FortiSASE security means customers can implement secure private access without sacrificing performance. Application-aware routing ensures that critical apps receive priority, while automated path selection adapts to network conditions in real time. Moreover, the subscription model provides predictable budgeting and ongoing access to the latest features and security enhancements. This is especially advantageous for organizations that want to maintain operational continuity while scaling across locations, user groups, or new cloud deployments.

In addition to performance and security, customers benefit from Fortinet’s commitment to reliability and support during the license term. The 1-year renewal structure aligns with typical enterprise procurement cycles, supporting procurement teams, security teams, and IT operations by providing a clear horizon for budgeting, compliance reviews, and renewal workflows. The Fortinet SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE Secure Private Access is designed to minimize administrative overhead through centralized management, automated updates within the term, and consistent reporting that helps governance teams meet internal and external requirements.

• Seamless integration with FortiSASE for Secure Private Access, enabling zero-trust connectivity to cloud apps and data across distributed sites and remote users.
• One 1-year subscription license included, with renewal coverage that ensures ongoing access to updates, security enhancements, and support during the term.
• Centralized policy management via the Fortinet Security Fabric, enabling consistent security controls and visibility across on-prem, cloud, and remote environments.
• Optimized performance and reliability through SD-WAN with application-aware routing, intelligent path selection, and bandwidth-efficient traffic handling for critical workloads.
• Flexible deployment suitable for branch offices, teleworkers, and cloud-connected environments, designed to scale with your organization’s growth and changing needs.

Technical Details of Fortinet SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE Secure Private Access

• License Type: Subscription License
• License Term: 1 Year
• Licenses Included: 1
• Product Category: Fortinet SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE Secure Private Access
• Fortinet FortiSASE Compatibility: FortiSASE Secure Private Access integration

how to install Fortinet SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE Secure Private Access

• Verify prerequisites and have your Fortinet account ready for license activation, including access to the Fortinet licensing portal for the 1-year renewal.
• Obtain your unique license key or SKU associated with this renewal and prepare the Fortinet management console to accept the SD-WAN Connector deployment.
• Deploy the SD-WAN Connector in your network topology, selecting the appropriate installation model (virtual appliance, cloud instance, or supported hardware) according to your environment requirements.
• Configure FortiSASE Secure Private Access integration by linking the connector to your FortiSASE tenant, applying the intended zero-trust policies, and aligning with device posture and identity sources.
• Validate connectivity and performance: run application-aware routing tests, confirm correct policy enforcement, and monitor traffic paths to ensure optimal latency and reliability across branches and remote users.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does the 1-year subscription license renewal cover?
  A: It covers ongoing access to the Fortinet SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE Secure Private Access for a 12-month term, including software updates, security enhancements, and support during the license period.
• Q: How many licenses are included?
  A: The product includes 1 License. If additional users or sites require access, extra licenses can be purchased separately to scale the deployment.
• Q: Which environments are supported?
  A: The connector is designed to work with FortiSASE Secure Private Access across branches, remote workers, and cloud-connected sites, with deployment options that align to your Fortinet infrastructure and licensing.
• Q: How do I renew the license?
  A: Renewal is handled through Fortinet’s licensing portal; you’ll receive renewal notifications and can extend coverage for another 12 months, maintaining uninterrupted service and updates.
• Q: Do updates require downtime?
  A: Fortinet provides updates within the license term that are designed to minimize downtime. Schedule updates during planned maintenance windows to preserve continuity and avoid business disruption.