New offerings help manufacturers secure and maintain OT environments regardless of existing infrastructure investments MILWAUKEE, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced two new additions to its SecureOT™ industrial cybersecurity solution suite: Firewall Managed Services with Fortinet and Infrastructure Managed Services. The new offerings give manufacturers greater flexibility in how they secure and manage operational technology (OT) environments, with support for Fortinet firewalls and existing customer-owned infrastructure.

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Increasing agentic actions are increasing the demand for cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity demand is expected to surge as AI models become more advanced and physical AI scales.

FTNT's AI-driven product demand, raised 2026 guidance and expanding security portfolio support further growth despite its 119.9% rally.

Fortinet built its own chips when rivals wouldn't, kept its founder at the helm, and sat through a brutal two-year slump that punished investors who blinked.

Fortinet (FTNT) reached $180.95 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.25% change compared to its last close.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Summary Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, announced that it will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, October 28, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time).

Fortinet remains a Strong Buy, driven by raised guidance, robust data center traction, and superior product economics versus peers. FTNT's ASIC-powered firewalls deliver 8–15x throughput and 30–50% lower list prices than PANW, fueling rapid market share gains in data centers. Data center deals now represent up to 16% of FTNT's product revenues, with potential for further breakout and upside in upcoming quarters.

Fortinet (FTNT) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.