Fortinet FortiEDR vs HP Wolf Security comparison

Fortinet and HP are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. Fortinet is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.3, while HP is ranked #44. Fortinet holds a 2.6% mindshare in EDR, compared to HP’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of HP users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

HP Wolf Security and Fortinet FortiEDR compete in the cybersecurity solutions category. Users find HP Wolf Security more cost-effective with excellent support, whereas Fortinet FortiEDR is noted for its comprehensive features, making it worth the investment.

Features: HP Wolf Security offers advanced threat isolation, comprehensive endpoint protection, and robust malware defense. Fortinet FortiEDR provides automated detection, real-time threat response, and seamless integration with Fortinet products.

Room for Improvement: HP Wolf Security could improve threat reporting, analytics customization, and advanced analytical tools. Fortinet FortiEDR needs better documentation, more intuitive navigation, and a user-friendly interface.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: HP Wolf Security is appreciated for its straightforward deployment and responsive customer support. Fortinet FortiEDR, despite a steeper learning curve, offers highly responsive support.

Pricing and ROI: HP Wolf Security has a more attractive initial setup cost and quicker ROI. Fortinet FortiEDR requires a higher initial investment but offers long-term benefits and greater security value.

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is 3.5%, down from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiEDR is 2.6%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HP Wolf Security is 1.9%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks	3.5%
Fortinet FortiEDR	2.6%
HP Wolf Security	1.9%
Other	92.0%

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ABHISHEK_SINGH

Senior Process Expert at A.P. Moller - Maersk

Gained full visibility and streamlined threat detection through behavior-based insights and AI integration

Initially, we got to have a lot of false positives when we onboarded, but nowadays it's quite smooth. We have fine-tuned our security policies and allowed different levels of policies to get rid of those false positives. Currently, we are getting a fairly good amount of incidents that are not false positives or benign, but actionable items. The process is streamlined. In the initial days, the operations used to get involved in a lot of benign and other activities, but now the process is streamlined. We are leveraging the auto-detection and remediation plans. The operations teams are now more involved in other business roles as well, not just looking into the logs and fetching out what's happening there. They have fixed a lot of things. Initially, they didn't have IAC code drift detection, cloud posture management, or security posture management, but they have those now. They purchased different vendors and did a merger with that. They have now Prisma Cloud that gets integrated and now they are working with Cortex Cloud. Everything that was negative has now been addressed, and the product altogether looks to be in a very better and mature shape now. Currently, it's more or less detecting the workloads with AI-based best practices. Since most organizations are consuming AI agents and other things, we are looking forward to seeing what other feature enhancements Palo Alto can support in that.

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Anoop K Jayan

Web Relationship Manager (WRM) at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

Has strengthened endpoint protection for on-premise networks and supported migration to Linux environments

What really stands out in Fortinet FortiEDR is that we are integrating it with some private clouds at the customer's premises with secure SD-WAN networks. I don't know how much it contributes to this SD-WAN network in the own premises cloud solution, but that is what we are doing. This is especially relevant for government projects where the SD-WAN solution is within their private network, not touching the Internet or any other access. Their first requirement is centralized management. Additionally, they need antivirus updates and other things to be done through a centralized platform within that private cloud. That is their requirement, and currently, we temporarily allow internet access, but it is not preferred. We are moving towards a complete air gap, providing full isolation from the internet for that. We have started to work with machine learning capabilities in Fortinet FortiEDR. We are not that well-versed yet, but we have begun using machine learning for intrusion detection and other purposes. Regarding forensic analysis in Fortinet FortiEDR, it is useful in understanding attack vectors because our projects are based on the voice side, such as cloud PBX solutions and call center management. There are media activities and many attacks coming from the outside, as well as vulnerabilities from endpoints. In those cases, we need detailed analysis through an AI platform to inspect how these attacks are coming. We also require a proactive protection mechanism, including an alarm system for threat detection before attacks occur.

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Bert Hickman

Owner at Stoneridge Engineering, LLC

Adds a layer of safety, especially for laptops operating in various environments

The tool's deployment is easy. HP Wolf Security's deployment was a swift process since it was initially compatible with Windows 10, the operating system on both machines. However, when I transitioned to Windows 11, I encountered minor issues that prompted me to delve deeper into Wolf Security to fine-tune security settings according to my preferences. While I mostly used default settings, there was an initial adjustment where I disabled the AI function related to malware. Currently, the system is running smoothly with no reported issues. Adjusting some settings raised concerns about compatibility between HP Wolf Security and Norton 360. Specifically, aspects of HP Wolf Security, such as the virtual machine component, intrigued me, but I hesitated due to potential conflicts. During my investigation, Windows 11 raised a flag, questioning the system's security settings with Norton 360 and HP Wolf Security. However, it seems that they coexist well without causing issues.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"There has been a significant reduction of approximately 70% to 80% in our internal MTTR and MTTD metrics, now around five to eight minutes whereas previously it was hours, which has helped tremendously."

"The initial setup is pretty easy."

"Palo Alto is the best security solution in the market."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is specifically designed to prevent zero-day attacks and is part of an ecosystem of Palo Alto, providing customers with a long-term vision to modify and redesign how security is applied in their company."

"The level of security I get for my endpoints and servers is extremely valuable."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is easy to use and does not consume a lot of hardware resources."

"The solution allows control over the user and his machine through Cortex XDR security policies."

"One of the things that I enjoy the most is using policy extensions. It's like having host firewalls to control USB connections. I think it's a wonderful tool to restrict use when connecting to our computers. Another important tool is Home Insights. That is an add-on to the Cortex solution. I like that because we can see all the vulnerabilities in the environment and control what assets are connected to our network."

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"The solution acts like an advanced antivirus with extended features like logging and automated response to detected threats. This automation helps save time, as the system automatically handles malicious detections and responses without much manual configuration."

"Mostly our customers use this as an endpoint solution for the workstations and really find it quite effective."

"Fortinet is very user-friendly for customers."

"What really stands out in Fortinet FortiEDR is that we are integrating it with some private clouds at the customer's premises with secure SD-WAN networks."

"The main thing is that I feel safe. Because the processes that have been used to get a handle on the attackers are much better than other competitors"

"The console is easy to read. I also like the scanning part and the ability to move assets from one to the other."

"Fortinet FortiEDR's firewalling, rule creation, monitoring, and inspection profiles are great."

"We have FortiEDR installed on all our systems. This protects them from any threats."

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"Our overall security posture has absolutely improved as a result of adding Bromium to our security stack. We continue to have less user impact through a significantly reduced amount of malware infections. It's become a non-event."

"It has reduced the number of virus and malware incidents and calls we have received compared to prior to deploying this product, and our overall security posture has improved."

"We've been able to isolate and prevent malicious code from external email attachments and from downloaded internet files. Those are the two big areas that have really made an impact."

"Bromium allows us to safely view images and quickly and safely surf our network so that we can take proper care of our patients efficiently, effectively, and expeditiously."

"The isolation feature is the most important because it prevents attacks."

"It has prevented thousands of potential threats by encapsulating them within its own vSentry container, thus providing overall protection and integrity of the operating system."

"Looking at it in the big picture of the risk that you're mitigating and the protection that you're getting, it's phenomenal."

"The most valuable feature is the process isolation because it simply stops malware from infecting the machines."

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Cons

"Currently, we are monitoring all USB drives and ports but we would like to improve our device control capabilities."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks is a strong tool, but it is true that digesting information sometimes makes the tool go a little bit slower."

"It is not very strong in terms of endpoint management. It should have additional features like DLP, encryption, or advanced device control. Currently, Cortex is good in terms of the security of the endpoints, but it is not as good as other vendors in terms of the management of the endpoint."

"They have the worst support, as a company, that I have ever worked with, as they are difficult to get a hold of and keep on the phone. They don't know what they are talking about when you get them on the phone. They don't like to respond to messages when you send them to them. They like to "research problems" for weeks on end, then pass you off to somebody else."

"They are charging for Network Traffic Analyzer (NTA) services, so if the per GB data could be provided at a certain level free of cost or at the same cost which the customer is taking for the entire bundle, that would be better."

"I feel that it should not be a licensed activity because a feature should allow us to see applications running on end devices."

"Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks can improve mobile integration to allow access to the console."

"I don't like that they have different types of licenses. For example, if users select a license, they think they will have all the platforms they need to improve their network or security. But after some time, Palo Alto Networks changed their licensing, and some of the features that, for example, were free at the beginning now have a cost. I think the integration can be improved. For example, a lot of tools are just integrated through APIs."

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"Once, we had an event that was locked and blocked, but information about it came to us two or three days later."

"Making the portal mobile friendly would be helpful when I am out of office."

"To improve Fortinet, we need to see more features and technology areas at the endpoint level introduced."

"The solution is not stable."

"They can include the automation for the realtime updates."

"Everything with Fortinet having to do with their cloud services. They need to invest more in their internal infrastructure that they are running in the cloud. One of the things I find with their cloud environment compared to others' is that they go cheap on the equipment. So it causes some performance degradation."

"We've encountered challenges during API deployment, occasionally resulting in unstable environments."

"We'd like to be able to put this on our mobile devices and make secure connections to our network."

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"I did not find this to be an out-of-the-box solution, it required planning and alignment across many groups."

"When you deploy, not only is the user asked to reboot their computer, they are also asked to wait for 20 minutes while it sits there and initializes. It definitely impacts the end-user. It takes time away from their day."

"The tool behaves differently when I ported to Windows 11."

"They need to improve the compatibility with other applications and its stability."

"Initial setup was complex. There were many configurations that needed to be worked out with the vendor. The setup required hands-on assistance from Bromium."

"Room for improvement would be keeping up with the rate of change, specifically on Windows platforms. There are a lot of updates that come out for Microsoft Windows operating systems and the Bromium product needs to be able to keep up quickly with those updates and all the browser updates that are coming out. It's hard to do, but that's really where they need to be more responsive because we end up with problems and then we have to call support to get patches, etc."

"Initially, when we came in contact with Bromium a few years ago, it had a nice threat analyst, or a LAVA Pop, which is what they used to call it. Once it detected malware, it would show us the malware's path... I don't see that on the computers now. We only get to see that in the console. I would like to still see that on the individual machines because when we go out to look at a machine, we don't necessarily have access to the console."

"After a major release, there's always a lot of "dust settling." You have to work through all those issues and then you're fine for a while. The problem is, it's stable, it's fine, until the next major release comes out. Then you go back into the cycle again of uncertainty, instability, working through issues until they have patched and remediated all the problems that you're having. It's not unlike any other vendor though"

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution has one subscription for endpoint protection and one subscription for detection and response. The two licenses combined give you the BRO version."

"The price of the solution could be reduced. I have customers that have voiced that the solution is good for the value but if I want to sell more of the solution the price reduction would help."

"The price was fine."

"The solution is expensive. It's pricing is on a yearly-basis."

"Our customers have expressed that the price is high."

"The pricing is a little high. It is per user per year."

"I am using the Community edition."

"It has a higher cost than other solutions, like CrowdStrike or Microsoft’s EDR tools, but it reduces the cost of our operations because it’s a new generation antivirus tool."

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"Fortinet FortiEDR is available at a very competitive price compared to the other products in the market."

"I chose Fortinet FortiEDR because it's more cost-effective than competitors, potentially saving me up to half the price."

"The hardware costs about €100,000 and about €20,000 annually for access."

"Fortinet FortiEDR has a yearly subscription."

"It's moderately priced, neither cheap nor expensive."

"It is expensive and I would rate it 8 on the scale."

"I'm not familiar with pricing, but it looks a bit costly compared to other vendors I think."

"While the cost may have been high, we view it as a worthwhile investment due to Fortinet's reliability and long-term performance."

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"Pricing is reasonable."

"The product came as a bundle with the machine."

"The pricing is very fair compared to the competition. The licensing is straightforward."

"I think the pricing is a good value. All of these security products are always going to be very expensive, but I don't think Bromium is unreasonable. I think Bromium is decently priced. It’s a tiered licensing platform. The more you buy, the cheaper gets per unit, and I think their tiers are very well defined. I think they're fair."

"The product's pricing is a good value. We only run it on our internet-facing workstations, we don't run it on everything in our environment. We are very selective. Some organizations may want to consider doing something like that to reduce their license count."

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Top Industries

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Construction Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

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Comms Service Provider

11%

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Small Business	46
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	52

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Midsize Enterprise	9
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiEDR?

The pricing is moderate; I cannot label it as cheap, but it is moderate compared to other main solutions.

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Also Known As

Cyvera, Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks Traps

enSilo, FortiEDR

Bromium vSentry

Overview

Cortex XDR by Palo Alto Networks provides advanced threat detection with AI-driven endpoint protection and seamless integration, ensuring multi-layered security and automatic threat response.

Cortex XDR is designed to safeguard endpoints against malware and suspicious activities. It offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities using behavioral analysis, AI, and machine learning. It seamlessly integrates with security infrastructures, providing endpoint security, firewall integration, and enhanced visibility in both cloud-based and on-premises environments.

What are the key features of Cortex XDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Uses AI and machine learning for proactive threat identification.
Multi-layered Security: Combines various security measures for comprehensive protection.
Endpoint Protection: Safeguards against malware and exploits.
Behavioral Analysis: Monitors suspicious activity for early detection.
Automatic Threat Response: Automates responses to neutralize threats.

What benefits should users expect?

Ease of Use: Simplifies security management with intuitive design.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes impact on system resources.
Integration Capabilities: Works well with existing security setups.
Reduced Analyst Workload: Automates processes to decrease manual intervention.

Organizations in diverse sectors deploy Cortex XDR to protect against malware, leveraging its advanced threat detection capabilities. Its integration with existing security infrastructures appeals to those seeking comprehensive protection in both cloud and on-premises environments, providing enhanced visibility and threat intelligence.

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Fortinet FortiEDR integrates with FortiGate, offering advanced antivirus and AI-driven behavioral analysis, automatic incident response, and strong scalability in endpoint security. It's especially noted for ease of deployment and a user-friendly interface.

Fortinet FortiEDR provides robust security features such as firewall and ransomware prevention. Its centralized management console simplifies operations, and customizable settings enhance user experience. It excels in granular threat control and effective threat intelligence for endpoint security and zero-day threat mitigation. The system is valued for its stability and comprehensive data analysis. However, increased cloud security, SASE capabilities, and better intelligence features are needed. Some users find challenges with high resource consumption, user interface, and false positives, while seeking improved cloud functions, SIEM integration, and broader attack surface protection.

What are the key features of Fortinet FortiEDR?

Integration with FortiGate: Enhances security layers with seamless firewall collaboration.
AI-Driven Behavioral Analysis: Detects threats through advanced analytics.
Automatic Incident Response: Provides quick reaction to security incidents.
Centralized Management Console: Simplifies security management tasks.
Granular Threat Control: Allows detailed control over potential threats.
Ransomware Prevention: Offers robust protection against ransomware attacks.

What benefits should users consider when evaluating Fortinet FortiEDR?

Advanced Threat Detection: Provides comprehensive protection against sophisticated threats.
Ease of Deployment: Known for straightforward setup and implementation.
Scalability: Accommodates growth and diverse environments with flexibility.
Customizable Settings: Tailors security measures to specific needs.
Strong Networking Integration: Enhances existing network infrastructure efficiently.

Organizations utilize Fortinet FortiEDR for endpoint security across banking, education, and elder care sectors, integrating it with Fortinet firewalls. It detects and blocks unauthorized software and controls lateral movement, aiding in anomaly detection and threat hunting. It ensures network visibility and assists in incident response within diverse infrastructures.

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HP Wolf Security provides robust protection against malware and security threats by isolating untrusted content and offering a secure browsing experience. It combines high-performance protection with user-friendly operations, aiming to keep devices secure without hindering productivity.

HP Wolf Security focuses on preventing malware infections through content isolation. Its virtualized browser ensures high-risk activities do not lead to incidents by removing malware upon session closure. Features like LAVA alerts offer in-depth analysis, making management reporting more efficient. While adjustments are required for better Windows adaptation and broader browser support, it continues to offer significant security advantages. Compatibility challenges and resource usage during browsing and document tasks highlight areas for improvement.

What key features define HP Wolf Security?

Isolation Feature: Prevents malware infection by isolating untrusted content.
Secure Browser: Manages high-risk activities safely and removes threats post-session.
LAVA Alerts: Provides detailed analysis for enhanced management reporting.
Micro VM Protection: Office and PDF files are safely handled with reduced vulnerabilities.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Seamless Usability: Combines security with user-friendly operations.
Enhanced Protection: Reduces vulnerabilities across different file types.
Cost-effective Solution: Offers significant security features at a competitive price.
Management Efficiency: Improved reporting and analysis for better decision-making.

In the healthcare sector, HP Wolf Security assists in processing large imaging files efficiently, important for radiology departments. It offers an additional safety layer for laptops in dynamic environments and is pre-installed on many devices, functioning comparably to Norton 360 for comprehensive endpoint protection.

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