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ArcSight Intelligence vs Fortinet FortiSIEM comparison

OpenText and Fortinet are both solutions in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category. OpenText is ranked #40 with an average rating of 8.0, while Fortinet is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.9. OpenText holds a 0.3% mindshare in SIEM, compared to Fortinet’s 3.1% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of OpenText users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 82% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.
ArcSight Intelligence
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80% willing to recommend
Fortinet FortiSIEM
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82% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

Fortinet FortiSIEM and ArcSight Intelligence are both popular solutions in the SIEM market. Fortinet FortiSIEM has an advantage in terms of pricing and support, but ArcSight Intelligence is perceived to be superior due to its feature set, which users find worth the extra cost.

Features: Fortinet FortiSIEM users highlight valuable features such as comprehensive threat detection, ease of integration, and scalability. ArcSight Intelligence users value its advanced analytics, machine learning capabilities, and integration with other security tools.

Room for Improvement: Users suggest Fortinet FortiSIEM could improve its reporting capabilities, dashboard customization, and incident response integration. ArcSight Intelligence users recommend enhancements in its update process, user training materials, and customer support responsiveness.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Fortinet FortiSIEM customers find the deployment process straightforward but note a learning curve. They are satisfied with customer service. ArcSight Intelligence users experience a more complex deployment but praise the robust post-deployment support.

Pricing and ROI: Fortinet FortiSIEM is praised for its competitive pricing and good return on investment. ArcSight Intelligence, while more expensive, is viewed as delivering strong ROI due to its advanced capabilities.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ArcSight Intelligence
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
40th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (14th)
Fortinet FortiSIEM
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
8th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
73
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of ArcSight Intelligence is 0.3%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiSIEM is 3.1%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

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Pravir KumarSinha - PeerSpot reviewer
Has essential threat detection capabilities, but the features for intelligence need enhancement
We integrated this tool with our security infrastructure. We installed it on a Linux server, where we have a Logger and ESM installed. With the Linux server as the hub, we manage all the configurations and rules, including those for email triggers. The logs are routed through a connector to the Logger, allowing us to monitor our infrastructure effectively. The platform helps us improve threat detection capabilities. I recommend it to others and rate it a seven out of ten.
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Oliver Jackson - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems monitoring enhanced by firewall and intrusion detection features
My primary use case for Fortinet FortiSIEM is systems monitoring and alerting. I use it for standard functions like log monitoring, incident detection, and notification.  My customers are mostly medium-sized enterprises ranging from engineering companies, mining companies, independent schools, and…
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The product has a valuable interface."
"The ability to tailor an environment to suit our specific use cases is a major advantage of ArcSight compared to other logging servers such as Splunk."
"We found the correlation engine to be very good. It takes logs from different types of devices and does the correlation in a good way."
"The most valuable feature of ArcSight Intelligence is a single console where the entire dashboard gives all the connected details in a single place."
"The platform helps us improve threat detection capabilities."
"It's very easy for anyone to work with."
"AccelOps can handle a lot of data and it's just so important to true monitoring. Also, I can create a lot of rules to detect anything I like."
"The most valuable features for us are the built-in reports and alerts, along with the extreme flexibility in reporting and rule generation."
"FortiSIEM provides a single PIN to monitor SOC and NOC. It's a nice tool for integration and monitoring. It provides multiple categories for monitoring based on security designations like low, medium, and high."
"FortiSIEM allows you to match IPs with threat intelligence feeds from sources like Kaspersky or Anomali, adding valuable context."
"Its automated response feature has benefited our customer communication. Analysts feel more confident in providing timely responses."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiSIEM are the SD-WAN, Global LAN, and application controls."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users."
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Cons

"The dashboard is not user-friendly and is in black and white."
"ArcSight Intelligence's pricing needs improvement."
"ArcSight Intelligence is a bit slower, and its speed should be improved."
"The frequency of the updates that we are getting can be improved because the number and types of incidents that are happening at the global level are far more than what we are receiving. The frequency of updates feeds related to our rules should be increased. There should be more frequent information about the new rules that are coming and the global threats that are happening. There should be better options for dashboard creation. At present, the dashboards are good, but there is scope to make them better."
"We haven't found the product fully scalable."
"Network detection and response is a separate product."
"The interface needs some improvements because it's a bit cumbersome when you're trying to view items. It takes some time to get used to. Additionally, sometimes the scrolling does not work."
"Areas for improvement would be the ease of use and the integration with Fortinet's own products."
"An improvement would be if FortiSIEM's licensing was based on the number of nodes rather than the EPS."
"Patching is not great - we're not getting the support we'd expect."
"The process of installing Fortinet FortiSIEM and the customization of the alerts take too long."
"It's difficult to integrate unsupported devices with FortiSIEM compared to QRadar. It's easier to integrate and develop processes in QRadar. It's harder to develop a custom process in FortiSIEM."
"Their product support, in general, is not that great. The product support is in the same ecosystem. Their support is improving but it's not that great.vvv"
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"ArcSight Intelligence is an expensive solution."
"It is an expensive platform."
"Its price is average and not very high. Splunk might be a bit cheaper than this. Its licensing is on a monthly basis."
"The solution is expensive and only suitable for enterprise environments."
"They offer perpetual licenses for the product."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM is cheaper compared to other products."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM is not an expensive solution."
"Manageable, however would be better as pay as you go versus CapEX."
"Pricing is acceptable for more than 90% of our customers, as they normally get discounts."
"FortiSIEM's licensing is based on EPS, and its pricing is competitive in the market."
"Pricing is determined based on the customer's budget."
"They have a yearly subscription."
"The solution is available for both, perpetual and subscription licenses."
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Feb 16, 2015
Cybereason vs. Interset vs. SQRRL
Capture DB - they all use NoSQL db and hence solve the ad hoc query and 'go back in time' problem with current best of breed SIEM and DLP solutions that rely on real time analysis of incoming logs (and don't store them). This means deeper and quicker iterative threat analysis and assessment…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
21%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ArcSight Interset / Intelligence?
The platform helps us improve threat detection capabilities.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ArcSight Interset / Intelligence?
They offer perpetual licenses for the product.
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What needs improvement with ArcSight Interset / Intelligence?
The product could be improved in several areas; it currently requires significant enhancement. Compared to QRadar and Splunk, ArcSight Intelligence falls behind, placing it as the third choice amon...
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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSIEM?
Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSIEM?
As a service, the cost is reasonable and affordable with scalable pricing based on the number of monitored devices. However, setting it up for oneself as an enterprise-licensed product can be quite...
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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSIEM?
The built-in APIs in Fortinet FortiSIEM are somewhat lacking and could be improved for better integration with external ITSM products. Improving software stability and reducing bugs will make it a ...
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Also Known As

ArcSight Interset / Intelligence, FileTrek, Interset UEBA, Micro Focus Interset UEBA, Micro Focus Interset, ArcSight Interset
FortiSIEM, AccelOps
 

Overview

Empower your threat hunting team to pre-empt elusive attacks with anomaly detection powered by security AI to find insider threats, zero-day attacks, and APTs.

OpenText

FortiSIEM (formerly AccelOps 4) provides an actionable security intelligence platform to monitor security, performance and compliance through a single pane of glass.

Companies around the world use FortiSIEM for the following use cases:

  • Threat management and intelligence that provide situational awareness and anomaly detection
  • Alleviating compliance mandate concerns for PCI, HIPAA and SOX
  • Managing “alert overload”
  • Handling the “too many tools” reporting issue
  • Addressing the MSPs/MSSPs pain of meeting service level agreements
Fortinet
 

Sample Customers

Accuvant, Splunk Inc., NuTech, Box, rSolutions, Voodoo Technology Limited
FortiSIEM has hundreds of customers worldwide in markets including managed services, technology, financial services, healthcare, and government. Customers include Aruba Networks, Compushare, Port of San Diego, Cleveland Indians, Infoblox, Healthways, and Referentia.
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