How to Quickly and Securely Connect to AWS Using Fortinet SD-WAN
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This article explains how to establish secure hybrid connectivity between on-premises locations and AWS using Fortinet SD-WAN integrated with AWS Transit Gateway Connect.
- Fortinet SD-WAN Hub connects to AWS via Transit Gateway Connect using GRE tunnels
- Active-passive FortiGate appliance architecture provides redundancy across availability zones
- BGP dynamic routing enables automatic failover between primary and secondary appliances
- Remote branch sites connect to cloud hub via VPN overlays or AWS Direct Connect
- Multi-region and multi-hub configurations support global redundancy and application localization
- Enables cloud migrations, native AWS service consumption, and optimized data paths
This architecture accelerates digital transformation by providing flexible, secure, and scalable hybrid connectivity for organizations adopting cloud services.
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