Fortinet Secure LAN Edge Delivers 308% ROI and 60% Reduced Breach Risk, according to Forrester Study:
In a recent Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting, Fortinet’s Secure LAN Edge solution has been shown to deliver a compelling financial and operational advantage to organisations looking to converge networking and security.
The findings reveal that businesses deploying Fortinet Secure LAN Edge achieved an impressive 308% return on investment, with full payback in under six months.
For many organisations, the challenge lies in managing fragmented network and security environments, often with multiple vendors, disparate tools, and complex management overhead.
Fortinet’s Secure LAN Edge unifies wired and wireless networking with AI-powered security into a single platform, driving measurable improvements in efficiency, risk reduction, and performance.
Key Results from the Forrester TEI Study
The study evaluated the impact of Fortinet Secure LAN Edge across multiple industries and found significant business outcomes, including:
308% ROI with payback in less than six months
Organisations recognised ~ £10.2 million in benefits over three years, against a cost of ~ £2.5 million, resulting in a net present value of ~ £7.7 million.
60% reduction in risk from external breaches
By protecting users, devices, and access points directly at the LAN edge, Fortinet’s solution reduced security exposure, helping organisations avoid costly security incidents — estimated at ~ £1.25 million in savings.
50% increase in network operations efficiency
Centralised management across LAN, WLAN, and security reduced redundancy, simplified operations, and improved visibility, contributing to ~ £1 million in operational savings.
20% lower technology costs
Consolidation of legacy tools, simplified refresh cycles and reduced reliance on specialist resources helped organisations cut costs and improve availability, valued at ~ £2 million.
75% faster network security response times
With a single view across networking and security, teams were able to reduce investigation time, cut false positives, and respond to true incidents faster – saving ~ £510,000 in time and resources.
This Matters to Organisations:
The study reinforces a growing trend: the convergence of networking and security is no longer optional, it’s strategic.
Fortinet Secure LAN Edge, powered by FortiOS, AI-driven operations and the Fortinet Security Fabric, offers a unified platform designed to protect every connection point while improving operational agility.
“This study highlights how organizations can realize significant business and operational benefits by converging networking and security,”
— Nirav Shah, Senior Vice President, Products and Solutions, Fortinet
Organisations surveyed in the study used FortiSwitch, FortiAP, FortiGate, and FortiManager to benefit from full LAN Edge protection, improved visibility, and smarter automation.
As IT environments become more distributed and security threats grow increasingly sophisticated, organisations are seeking solutions that deliver simplicity, security, and cost efficiency – all without compromise.
Fortinet Secure LAN Edge delivers exactly that:
- Unified networking and security
- Centralised visibility
- AI-powered threat detection and automation
- Proven financial and operational value
If you’d like to explore how Fortinet’s Secure LAN Edge could benefit your business, or how Recarta can help you design and implement a secure, resilient IT infrastructure, get in touch with our team today.