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Fortinet acquires Virtue AI for AI security

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Fortinet announced the acquisition of Virtue AI, expanding its AI security capabilities for models, applications, and agentic systems. The deal adds automated red-teaming, real-time guardrails, and governance features aimed at safer AI deployment. Fortinet said it will use Virtue AI’s technology for continuous AI assurance and agent protection. Financial terms were not disclosed, and Fortinet said the payment was immaterial to its business.

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  1. 18.08.2026 15:06 2 articles · 1h ago

    Fortinet acquires Virtue AI

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    Fortinet announced the acquisition of Virtue AI, adding an enterprise security and governance platform for AI models, conversational applications, and autonomous agents. The platform includes automated red-teaming, automated testing, compliance oversight, real-time runtime guardrails, and agent protection and governance, and Fortinet said it will use Virtue AI’s capabilities to advance continuous AI assurance; financial terms were not disclosed and Fortinet said the amount paid was immaterial to its business.

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