What is meant by zero-day protection in Fortinet products?

Zero-day protection refers to the capability to defend against newly discovered vulnerabilities before any patches or fixes are available. This is crucial in the realm of cybersecurity because attackers often exploit these vulnerabilities immediately after they are discovered, leaving systems vulnerable until a solution is implemented.

Fortinet products incorporate advanced techniques, such as behavioral detection, machine learning, and threat intelligence feeds, to identify and mitigate these zero-day threats proactively. This ability ensures that even without an existing signature or patch, Fortinet solutions can recognize suspicious behavior or patterns indicative of an attack, thus providing critical protection to organizations.

In contrast, other concepts like defending against threats detected over 24 hours or relying on outdated signatures do not adequately address the immediacy and risk associated with zero-day vulnerabilities. Additionally, simply blocking all incoming connections does not equate to zero-day protection, as it does not differentiate between benign traffic and potential threats, potentially hindering legitimate business operations.