Case Study: Alaska Airlines achieves enterprise-grade ransomware protection and secure remote-work operations with Fortinet FortiGate

Fortinet Helps Alaska Airlines Evolve and Grow Security Infrastructure Amid New Threats and Shift to Remote Work

Alaska Airlines, a Seattle‑based carrier with operations at 130 North American airports and five international locations, needed to strengthen its information security to protect data from e‑connected aircraft and defend against rising ransomware threats — all while rapidly supporting a shift to a largely remote workforce during the COVID‑19 pandemic and keeping guest and operational systems running smoothly.

Alaska deployed Fortinet’s FortiGate next‑generation firewall and extended microsegmentation capabilities via ShieldX to segment the network, prevent lateral spread of attacks, and deliver consistent security for remote users. The solution improved the airline’s security posture, enabled completion of its network segmentation strategy, and established a strategic partnership with Fortinet that positions both companies for future security enhancements.

Alaska Airlines

Brian Talbert

Chief Information Security Officer