Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response vs Fortinet FortiClient comparison

Cybereason and Fortinet are both solutions in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category. Cybereason is ranked #34 with an average rating of 8.2, while Fortinet is ranked #13 with an average rating of 7.9. Cybereason holds a 0.8% mindshare in EPP, compared to Fortinet’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Cybereason users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Fortinet users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response and Fortinet FortiClient are top-tier security solutions. Cybereason has the upper hand in feature satisfaction, while Fortinet FortiClient stands out in deployment and pricing.

Features: Users commend Cybereason for its extensive threat detection capabilities, real-time analytics, and advanced threat analytics. Fortinet FortiClient is praised for its integration with other Fortinet products, robust VPN support, and overall strong integration and VPN functionalities.

Room for Improvement: Cybereason users suggest improvements in system resource usage, reporting tools, and overall efficiency. Fortinet FortiClient users point out the need for a more intuitive update process, better Mac compatibility, and more user-friendly updates.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Cybereason is noted for its straightforward deployment but receives mixed reviews on customer service responsiveness. Fortinet FortiClient is praised for seamless deployment, particularly in Fortinet environments, with satisfactory customer service.

Pricing and ROI: Users feel Cybereason's setup cost is justified by its extensive features, though some consider it high. Fortinet FortiClient is viewed as cost-effective with a quick ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Cybereason Endpoint Detecti...

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

34th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (23rd)

Fortinet FortiClient

Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)

13th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Compliance (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response is 0.8%, down from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 1.9%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Chad Kliewer

Information Security Officer at PTCI

We can make more informed decisions on whether an action is malicious

The ease of use and dashboards are improving. We came in at a time when they were developing a new dashboard screen. Therefore, we have had some confusing times between the old and new dashboards. Knowing how the new one works, I have seen vast improvements with it. While the product is very good, there are still some areas for improvement. The initial triage area could be a bit simpler. They get into the weeds real fast; it gets very detailed very fast. I am still looking for an easier triage layer on top with the ability to dig deeper. They are improving on this because I have seen some improvements in the user interface that helps with this. Part of it was moving two different screens into one, merging the two together. It is very good, but it is very technically detailed and would be harder for an entry-level person to decipher. However, improvements are being made. It leverages indicators of behavior to help us remediate faster against attacks. Sometimes, I wish there was more detail on why they consider it malicious.

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MuhammadJahangir

Senior Manager Tech Compliance at Qenta Inc.

Users only need to install the VPN and authenticate with their email address

I primarily use remote VPN solutions to connect securely. We have configured both site-to-site VPN and remote VPN, and it is connected to FortiClient Implementing this solution has streamlined time management in our organization. Without SSO, we would need manual configuration for each PC, but…

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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

"Cybereason absolutely enables us to mitigate and isolate on the fly. Our managed detection response telemetry has dropped dramatically since we began using it. It's very top-of-mind. We were running some tabletop exercises and none of the detections were getting triggered by the managed security services provider. So we needed to find a solution that would trigger high-fidelity alerts. That was Cybereason and it dramatically changed our landscape from the detection and response perspective."

"They do a very good job of providing multi-stage visualizations of malicious operations that immediately show all attack details across all devices and users. Since it is MalOp-centric model, you can see if there has been a similar operation across multiple machines. If it is the same thing appearing on multiple machines, you see all the machines and users affected in one screen."

"What I find most valuable is the clarity of the platform. It is very straightforward."

"The most valuable feature is the capability of the command used by the machine so that we see the kind of performance that is running."

"The initial setup is not overly complicated."

"Immediately we can pick up the computers in the network if any malicious operation that is triggered."

"We didn't have the visibility that we now have. It has increased our visibility by a lot. So, we put a lot more time into really looking at our environment and what is happening throughout our different networks. It has increased our visibility by around fivefold."

"I haven't had any issues with the solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

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"It is not at all interesting for me as a standalone product, but as a product that is integrated with FortiGate with all features, it is actually a great tool and a great experience. I had test installed FortiClient working from home. I remembered and knew which web categories were denied or allowed. All those policies were correctly reflected standalone, for example, on my laptop."

"Remote connectivity is its most valuable feature."

"The performance of FortiClient is impressive."

"A valuable feature of FortiClient is that we can connect from anywhere if we have Fortinet access."

"The initial setup is easy. Our clients use the FortiClient EMS, which is the central console for installing FortiClient. It is easy and very user friendly."

"Starting from FortiGate and from the EMS server, you have to begin at the endpoint, and that's the most useful thing about using FortiClient."

"It's pretty stable, and I don't have any problems with it."

"I use the tool to connect server to an ISP Data Center."

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Cons

"I feel that the product lacks reporting features and needs improvement."

"Its Microsoft PowerShell protections still need some compatibility improvements. We have run across just a few. It is compatible with 90% of what we have in our network, but there is that 10% that we are still struggling with as far as compatibility with the type of PowerShell scripts needed to run our day-to-day business."

"What needs to improve in Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response and what I'd like to see in its next release is a centralized dashboard that allows you to view what is there, similar to what's on Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager: a beautiful display and reporting. Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response has to start with the compliance, the homepage, etc. Everything should be there and should be customizable. The options should be there. The tool is very good currently, but visibility for IT administrators is lacking and needs to be worked on."

"The product's reporting isn't great."

"It should be more stable, and the sensor needs improvement in terms of connectivity."

"I would like to see improvements on the operational side, specifically in grouping."

"The reporting feature needs improvement."

"Compared to our previous endpoint, we have a lot more false positives and a lot more duplication of alerts. So we're chasing more alerts."

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"I heard that Fortinet is going to enhance the firmware to have mobile versions. One is like Linux long-term support SCS and one with new features, but there is no support here. We spoke with the vendor multiple times, and they said that they will release these features soon."

"The features for application control and device control must be improved."

"The solution's access control could be improved."

"The user interface on the central server could be improved."

"The price could also use improvement."

"An area of improvement could be better integration with the active directory. I did not find it easy to configure."

"There isn't much to improve in terms of features and comparison with other vendors. It just needs to stay more up to date in catching the malware. The user interface may be improved, which would be a minor enhancement. Unlike central management, in endpoint security, the end users don't need to keep looking at the endpoint user interface. The technology is the most important thing in endpoint security."

"In the next release, I would like to see an additional layer of security added."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"This product is somewhat expensive and should be cheaper."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the pricing an eight."

"We considered a few other solutions. Some were ridiculously overpriced, while others didn't have solutions for Mac endpoints. That was a deal-breaker because most of our organization is on Mac. It came down to two vendors: Cybereason and another. They had similar pitches and almost identical approaches, but in the end, Cybereason gave us the best value for our money."

"In terms of pricing, it's a good solution."

"In terms of cost, this is a good choice for our needs."

"I do not have experience with the licensing of the product."

"Though it is not the cheapest solution but it fits our budget. We pay an annual licensing fee."

"I had to go through a third-party to purchase it, which I wasn't really pleased about."

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"FortiClient is quite reasonably priced."

"Anyone can download this product for free, but you have to have a FortiGate gateway that you are connecting to."

"The pricing is a six out of ten."

"The solution's scalability is inexpensive."

"FortiClient is costly."

"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."

"The pricing is reasonable."

"Fortinet FortiClient comes free with the purchase of the FortiGate solution. There is a license required for this solution. You later can upgrade from the free version which will allow more endpoints. The cost of the license subscription is based on how many endpoints you require."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Educational Organization

39%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response?

Comparison with other products showed it be cheaper than some larger competitors. Set up cost for us were cheaper as we already had users experienced with the product in other business units. Initi...

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What is your primary use case for Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response?

We use it to improve detection in the whole industrial sector. We are a big energy company. Across multiple endpoints, we deploy the EDR to secure all, improve detection, and also attempt to automa...

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What do you like most about Cybereason Endpoint Detection & Response?

The interface is user-friendly.

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How does Fortinet FortiClient compare with Open VPN Access Server?

Fortinet FortiClient is a feature-rich solution that is easy to use and deploy without sacrificing safety and security. It has a very fast connection rate and has a built-in VPN. With this solution...

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What's the difference between Fortinet's FortiEDR and FortiClient?

I suggest Fortinet’s FortiEDR over FortiClient for several reasons. For starters, FortiEDR guarantees solid protection because it continually scans servers for emerging vulnerabilities, which gives...

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What do you like most about Fortinet FortiClient?

The product is user-friendly.

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Also Known As

Cybereason EDR, Cybereason Deep Detect & Respond

FortiClient

Overview

Cybereason's Endpoint Detection and Response platform detects in real-time both signature and non-signature-based attacks and accelerates incident investigation and response. Cybereason connects together individual pieces of evidence to form a complete picture of a malicious operation.

Cybereason

FortiClient is a fabric agent that delivers endpoint protection, endpoint compliance, and secure access in a single, lightweight, lightweight client, providing visibility, information, and control to your endpoints. In addition, it enables secure, remote connectivity to the security fabric. It also integrates network and endpoint with segmentation and automation. FortiClient enables unified endpoint awareness by sharing endpoint telemetry with the security fabric. It is compatible with third-party EDR (endpoint detection and response and anti-malware solutions.

The FortiClient fabric agent can:

• Report on the status of a device, including firmware version and applications running.
• Send all suspicious files to a fabric sandbox.
• Enforce USB control, application control, URL filtering, and firmware upgrade policies.
• Provide application firewall service and malware protection.
• Enable devices to connect securely to the security fabric over either ZTNA tunnels or VPN (IPsec or SSL), both encrypted. The connection to the security fabric can be either a SASE service or a FortiGate next-generation firewall.

You can purchase FortiClient with one of three levels of capability:

Zero Trust security - The ZTNA edition enables both VPN and ZTNA encrypted tunnels, as well as USB device control and URL filtering.
Endpoint security - The EPP/APT edition adds AI-based NGAV (next-generation antivirus), application firewall, endpoint quarantine, and support for cloud sandbox.
Cloud-based endpoint security

Benefits and Features

• Fabric agent leverages integrations and provides telemetry information to the rest of the Fortinet security fabric.
• SAAS control and web/content filtering
• Dynamic access control helps with automation and simplifies compliance.
• Software inventory management enables visibility as well as management of licenses.
• Automated response detects and isolates any endpoints that may be compromised.
• ZTNA delivers better remote access and consistent application access policies
• Managed endpoint security services remotely assist with setup, configuration, deployment, vulnerability monitoring, and overall monitoring of endpoint security.

Reviews from Real Users:

PeerSpot users like that FortiClient is easy to use and integrates well with other solutions. They also appreciate the richness of its features and find it to be inexpensive in comparison to other products that require separate purchases for separate features.

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Sample Customers

Lockheed Martin, Spark Capital, DocuSign, Softbank Capital

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data

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