Fortinet FortiDDoS Reviews

Currently, I have two firewalls, with one located in Sorocaba, model 90D, and the other in São Paulo, model 30D. They are connected by VPN. I use the firewalls for VPN and final protection for my company, and my equipment is maintained by an internet company called Multiprox.

The equipment works very well, and I have not encountered any issues with it. It is a good solution for my company. FortiDDoS's features are utilized by my internet company, which maintains the final protection and VPN. The product is very effective and offers good protection without any problems.

The main improvement would be to change the firewall model, however, currently, everything is fixed and working well. There are no issues with the firewall as of now.

The equipment is working very well, and I have not encountered any problems.

I do not use support directly as the internet company handles this for me. Support updates and implements rules on the firewall.

Positive

I have only used Fortinet and have not faced any problems.

The configuration of the equipment is very good, and it is easy to use. There are no problems with using the equipment.

The internet company maintains my equipment and handles its updates and rule implementations.

The investment in the equipment is made through the internet company I rent it from. The cost is managed by the company.

The pricing is correct and includes the equipment. I find the price to be very reasonable.

I recommend FortiDDoS as it is a good piece of equipment that functions well. On a scale of one to ten, I rate the product an eight.

Neutral

By deploying Fortinet appliances strategically, we aimed to secure and manage network traffic efficiently, safeguarding against threats and prioritizing performance for local operations in the Philippines.

The most valuable feature is the cloud DDoS scrubbing capability. When comparing it to lower-tier solutions, the advantage is apparent.

The primary area for improvement is the on-premises capacity limit, currently fixed at 10 GB. This poses scalability challenges, as any increase in bandwidth requires a costly upgrade. Unlike the cloud, where scaling is more flexible and cost-effective, on-premises solutions need to offer easier and more affordable scalability to meet evolving needs.

I have used Fortinet FortiDDoS for five years.

The stability of FortiDDoS has been generally reliable since the initial implementation. On the first day of deployment, it seemed stable, though there might have been some uncertainty due to the transition of local traffic to new servers. Overall, FortiDDoS has performed well when it comes to stability.

The solution was not particularly scalable for us. The 10 GB limitation made scaling challenging, as expanding required purchasing additional or replacement units

I would rate Fortinet's support as an eight out of ten. They have consistently been responsive and helpful whenever I have reached out to them.

Positive

Setting up FortiDDoS initially was straightforward, but the learning curve involved about a month to grasp traffic patterns. The main challenge was crafting policies based on this month of data to establish a baseline for normal behavior. While the installation wasn't complex, the time-consuming part was getting the policies right to accurately reflect the network's traffic characteristics.

The pricing for FortiDDoS was on the expensive side for us, and the scalability options were limited. When upgrading from 10 GB to 20 GB, the process involved replacing the entire box rather than a simple upgrade. When we hit the 20 GB limit, upgrading became costly and made us rethink the initial value for the money.

My advice to new users would be to think about the size and possible upgrades. If there are worries about limits or the need to scale, consider going for a cloud-based solution instead of an on-premises one. Cloud options often have more features. So, assess what your company needs and how it might grow to make a smart choice. Overall, I would rate Fortinet FortiDDoS as a five out of ten.

My company's clients use Fortinet FortiDDoS since it is a very good tool that is easy to use. The tool's GUI is really good. When it comes to the troubleshooting part, the tool functions very smoothly.

My company's clients want to manage their high-end server requirements with high throughput. The product releases congestion when it comes to the area of interfaces.

The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that there are multiple ways to provide protection for web interfaces.

The tool needs to focus more on the area of application traffic management, where it currently has some shortcomings. There are some features missing in Fortinet FortiDDoS, but you can find those in other products.

I have been using Fortinet FortiDDoS for six months. My company has a partnership with Fortinet. I take care of the deployment of the product for my customers.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

My company has not faced any issues since we deployed the solution.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

The tool was majorly used in one of the enterprise-sized, but it can also be used in small and medium businesses.

I rate the technical support a nine out of ten.

Positive

The product's initial setup phase was really easy.

There is a lot of time involved in the testing phase and other processes related to the area of deployment, so it may take up to two weeks to deploy the solution.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

One person is enough to take care of the deployment phase of the product. The person involved in the deployment phase needs to better understand topologies when dealing with Fortinet.

I recommend the solution to those who plan to use it. It is easy to deploy the solution since you can just get access to the admin guide to take care of the deployment by yourself.

I also recommend the solution to others since it offers high performance and scalability. In my opinion, hardly five percent of issues are attached to the solution.

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.

The product works well for providing daily email alerts and reports on the portal. It is a user-friendly product in terms of monitoring and updating policies.

The product’s pricing needs improvement.

We have been using Fortinet FortiDDoS since 2014.

It is a stable product.

We have more than 100 Fortinet FortiDDoS users in our organization. It is a very scalable product.

The technical support services are good.

Positive

It is an easy-to-maintain product. It requires one executive with essential knowledge for maintenance. It needs one more executive from technical support in case the team does not have prior experience working on the process.

We purchased a yearly license for Fortinet FortiDDoS. The price is expensive and needs improvement.

I rate Fortinet FortiDDoS a ten out of ten. Once configured perfectly on the system, it enables an ease of monitoring.

We use the solution to protect our network from attacks.

The product allows the users to adjust the thresholds.

Alerts and reporting features must be improved.

I have been using the solution for two years.

I rate the product’s stability a ten out of ten. It is very stable.

I rate the product’s scalability an eight out of ten. The scalability is not efficient. We have three users in the organization.

The setup is easy. It took us two to three days to deploy the tool.

The solution is reasonably priced.

I recommend the solution to others. Overall, I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

It's a good solution all around. I believe they are all a good solution. Barracuda, Fortinet, Cloudflare, and Akamai are a few examples. We have researched them all, and it's a good solution all around.

The problem today is that there is a shortage of half a million cybersecurity experts in the United States. And now that you have the work, if you want someone to change the rules in your system, you must hire people who do not exist.

There aren't enough Fortinet technicians to go around. There aren't enough Imperva technicians to go around. There aren't enough Cloudflare technicians to go around. There isn't enough. That is why you require a solution that a rookie IT can use in the same way that your iPhone can. Your iPhone is protected by security software. When you buy a new iPhone, you get security and the ability to connect to Facebook, and that's it; you're done. You are not required to check security every day. It should be the same for SMBs.

Today's issue is not one of equipment. It's not the software. It's the HR, and if you don't have an HR to use it. The real question is can a rookie in IT use it? This is the real issue.

The only thing they need to do is to automate it. Today, you must create tools that do not require the use of an expert or anyone with special skills. It must be all integrated, much like the iPhone. Companies do not have the time right now to decide which system they need to protect themselves against, an attack. You don't have enough time.

You must make a purchase quickly, that a five-minute installation, and that's all there is to it, it will get the job done. SMBs will not be found.  Most American businesses do not require Akamai. 98 percent of US businesses do not require Akamai. It's too large and complicated. It also applies to Fortinet and Imperva. You need something simple. It's similar to driving a car. To get from New York to Boston, you don't need a van or a truck, you'll need a vehicle. That's all.

In the event of a DDoS attack, you have no idea what you would have done. I am not a Fortinet expert, but my team and I did some research. We discovered that it is all the same problem. The issue is not with the system itself, Most of the time, those systems are based on outdated technology. Even if it's cloud technology, there are some relics in the back end.

It has nothing to do with your cloud environment. If you want to scale, you have to pay a lot for it. You pay less if you need a small scale.

We have developed a completely new solution. It's hyper-automated, and it's known as cyberdefense.ai. It is completely automated and we created this because the alternative solution is complicated. It must be operated by an expert, and it costs a lot.

It is not designed for small and medium-sized businesses. It is designed for large enterprises with the resources to invest in equipment or software, which is not a bad thing. However, when it comes to experts, it can be difficult, but for us, we can create it in five seconds. Then anyone can make it.

All of those solutions are known to us. We worked with them. We spent years researching it.

The initial setup is complex. It is always complex.

It's quite pricey. It is not intended for small and medium-sized businesses.

When you purchase this solution, sometimes there is a trial version. The professional license is available, but it will cost the same as an enterprise.

That is why we developed cyberwall.ai. It's entirely different. It's fully automated. It's an elastic solution. And it contains all kinds of solutions, such as DDoS, IPS, and so on.

There is a basic pricing list. There is a price list for pro and a price list for enterprises. There is also a pricing list for customized services. It all depends on which one you choose. But, in the end, you'll need someone who knows how to use Fortinet.

I would rate Fortinet FortiDDoS a seven out of ten.

The protection resources and the support are valuable features of the solution.

The challenge lies within the customer environment, particularly in Brazil, where companies have stringent security requirements for implementing solutions. The control data rules could be improved.

I rate the solution’s stability a seven out of ten.

The solution is very scalable. I rate the solution’s scalability a seven to eight out of ten.

The initial setup is moderately easy. We have five people to do the job.

I rate it a five out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.

The security is improved with the management of an existing company, which is very good. So, the return of money is good for the company.

The product's pricing is comparable to other products.

Four people, including an analyst, database, and Oracle specialist, are enough for the solution's maintenance. 

I recommend the solution. Fortinet FortiDDoS is very good for the company due to its positive feedback. It's efficient, with excellent support, seamless implementation, and user-friendly operation.

Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

We've been completely satisfied with the product.

The solution is very user-friendly and very easy to use.

It's a good solution to start with, as it's easy to set up.

The solution has proven to be quite stable. The performance is good.

The technical support provided by the distributor has been very helpful.

The pricing overall is pretty reasonable.

The solution supports SD-WAN very well.

There aren't really any aspects of the solution we are unhappy with. It's been a positive experience overall. I can't recall any features that are lacking.

We've been using the solution for about three years or so. It's been a while. It's not that new to us.

The solution is quite stable. We've found it to be reliable in terms of performance. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.

We have about 50 users on the solution and about 100 customers. 

The technical support actually comes from the distributor. However, they are very good. They are helpful and responsive and we have been quite happy with the level of service we have been provided. We have no complaints in that regard.

The initial setup was not complex at all. It was very straightforward. We found it to be easy. A company should have no problems implementing it.

We were able to implement the solution ourselves. We did not use any integrators or consultants.

The cost of the solution is quite reasonable. It's not overly expensive.

We are interested in trying other products, however, this solution was pushed by the vendor.

We are a reseller. 

I'd rate this solution at an eight out of ten. We've largely been happy with it overall.

We primarily use the solution in order to protect some web pages and web services.

The solution already has security profiles and it can protect from DDoS attacks and other kinds of attacks. It's a good source of protection. It already has a web application firewall.

The web interface could be much better. It's not that great right now. When you do a change, it's not as seamless as it could be.

The initial setup is difficult.

Technical support is lacking. They aren't helping a lot of the time, and some support personal don't even understand their own product.

I've been using the solution for about six months or so. It hasn't been too long just yet.

For now, the device seems to be stable. There are no bugs and glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. However, I haven't tested it against a massive attack yet. That would be the real show of its strength, and that hasn't happened.

The solution can scale if you need it to. You can put the device in the cluster, and you can add more devices to the same cluster. That way you increase the disk qualitative and can add more devices.

We only have two people that work directly on the solution - myself and my co-worker. We do sometimes use an outside support company as well if we need to deal with customers.

Technical support isn't too good with Fortinet. They could be more responsive and helpful overall. If I call for a problem they take a long time to solve the issue or to answer. Even worse, sometimes they don't know the solution.

I've also worked with Cloudflare in the past and I find it, for example, much more user-friendly and easier to set up.

The initial setup is not exactly straightforward. We find it to be difficult. They should make it easier for new users to handle. 

It took me two weeks to deploy the product due to the fact that I hadn't installed that kind of device before. I had to learn at the same time as I worked on the implementation process, which made things even harder. CloudFlare, for example, is easier to set up.

We're a Fortinet partner.

I would advise those considering implementing the solution to get good documentation before installing it and to understand the product well. They can call support, however, they cannot state good support from Fortinet. I'd recommend they instead ask for help from Regional Account Managers from Fortinet, they can use their cell phone from there.

I'd rate the solution at a seven out of ten.