FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) Reviews

My use cases for FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) involve protecting my resources.

A specific example of how FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) has helped my organization is when we were moving to the cloud and we were trying to find a firewall that could perform multiple functions. FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) was the way to go for us. We have web servers that we wanted to protect using the web CNF, so we are putting a FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) in front of the web servers.

The most valuable feature in my opinion is the ease of use.

In terms of what can be improved in the native firewall, I think the logging portion is not easy to find when it comes to identifying what is causing the blocks when I set a new firewall. Sometimes I have a rule that is blocking the communication, and the logs are not easy to read.

A feature that I would like to see added to a new firewall is a way to test the communication from the machines to the outside. I understand they have that for the rules in FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF), but it would be beneficial to be able to test it for the general FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) configuration.

I have been using FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) for two years.

Regarding stability, I would give it a nine, which is pretty good.

I would rate the scalability of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) an eight.

The setup was straightforward.

When it comes to pricing of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) in the cloud, it is pretty fair because it is based on our usage, so you are just paying for what you use. I think it is perfect. The pricing is always a consideration, but every business has to sustain itself.

To someone who would like to use the native firewall, I would recommend taking a training course on it first because it has a lot of things to configure. I would ensure that you train because there are many small things that you need to validate and make sure they are configured correctly. I would rate this product a nine overall.

We primarily use it for cybersecurity measures, focusing on detecting cyber incidents and maintaining overall cybersecurity hygiene.

Currently, it meets customer expectations, and although there have been comments regarding containerization, our clients have not encountered any issues. The cloud deployment ensures smooth operations, and as for integration with monitoring systems, there haven't been any reported problems thus far.

The focus is on the comprehensive coverage of threats and the reliability of the chosen solution. Ease of use and familiarity are crucial. In comparison to Palo Alto, it offers competitive pricing, and when measured against Cisco, it stands out as a more cost-effective option. It has successfully demonstrated practical use cases that resonate well with our clients. Additionally, we find their regional support to be robust, which adds to the overall appeal of the solution in the specific operational area we are engaged in.

There could be more detailed descriptions regarding version upgrades, particularly in terms of the upgrade process.

We have been using it for two years now.

I would rate its stability capabilities nine out of ten.

It is highly scalable. Our primary focus is on medium and enterprise-level clients, catering to larger-scale product needs. I would rate it nine out of ten.

The initial setup was straightforward.

The pricing is competitive. I would rate it four out of ten.

Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.

We use FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall as a firewall. We use the solution for IPS, IDS, UTM, routing, and VPNs.

Unlike other products, the FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall has many features under one appliance. For example, you have only two interfaces with Cisco Meraki for SD-WAN, but with the FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall, you can have multiple ports in one interface. The solution has some vulnerabilities, but the good thing is that whenever there are any vulnerabilities, you have a new patch within one or two weeks.

They are improving their service and putting in more features. They are also improving the CPU and traffic part. People like the solution because it is reliable. Apart from that, the solution has been among the leaders in the Gartner report for more than four to five years.

The solution is not stable in terms of switching.

I have been using FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) for five to six years.

I rate FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall a nine and a half out of ten for stability.

For one network, I have 11 sites with more than 1,500 users.

If you don't know the device, the solution's initial setup will be complicated. The solution's setup is easy for someone who understands the network, security, and how to do policies.

I rate FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall a nine out of ten for the ease of its initial setup.

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall is not an expensive solution.

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

We use the solution for perimeter fiber and to control the external access.

The solution helps to control all the processes and information going on.

I have configured some SD-WAN features, and it's worked pretty well. It manages pretty well, connecting all links to the firewall. It can lower balance and traffic management.

I have been using FortiGate CNF for three years.

We can offer FortiGate customized solutions tailored to small and medium-sized customers, as it can accommodate up to five hundred users.

The initial setup is easy.

There is a good correlation between cost and value because this is ready equipment, and the prices are very low compared to other brands. It will be suited to the customer's needs. The product is cheap.

Before offering a firewall solution, we assess the site, service, and customer requirements. Then, we determine the project scope and the available funds to buy a firewall.

Some customers need a big firewall with high performance and certain specific features that FortiGate might not have. They have good performance, capacity, and scalability, but FortiGate may need adjustments to meet some customers' very high requirements. For example, some carriers prefer another kind of fiber instead of FortiGate because they have customers covered by it.

If you're seeking a Firewall with robust performance at a more affordable price point, I recommend FortiGate.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

We use the platform for virtualization, malware protection, and VPN client support.

They should offer more affordable renewal options or flexible plans for license upgrades. It would make the product more accessible to a wider range of users.

We have been using FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) for the last eight months.

The platform has good stability.

The platform is mostly suitable for enterprise businesses.

The initial setup is complicated. It requires technical experts to set up firewall communications easily. It takes a few days to complete.

It is an expensive platform.

We have been using FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall for a few years now. It is the most stable and recommended firewall. Users with less technical knowledge can easily manage complex network and security components using it.

I rate it an eight out of ten.

The solution is very advanced and has good monitoring features. 

The product is very expensive.

I have been working with the solution for two years. 

The solution is stable. 

FortiGate CNF's scalability is good. We have around 50-100 users for the product. 

FortiGate CNF has good tech support. 

Positive

FortiGate CNF is easy to install and takes around one to days to complete. My 10-member team is involved in the installation. 

I feel Sophos is better compared to FortiGate CNF since it has a better response. I rate it a nine out of ten. 

The FortiGate SNF application extends FortiGate's firewall minimum capability and services to protect the loads. Like on FortiCloud, you can access your firewall remotely from anywhere, remote location, from wherever you are. You can access multiple FortiGate features from FortiCloud, multiple devices, and hardware. We can have different devices and apply these things. 

The SFN is great. I have found it a mostly well-known feature in the market, and customers are finding it really helpful for their production environment.

It is easy to initially set everything up. 

The solution can scale well.

It is stable and reliable. 

Right now, there are two options in it if a customer has two designs. They each independently have to have their own DNS. I'd like them to add a DNS option for FortiGate.

I've been using the solution for three years. 

We have found the solution to be stable. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze. 

The scalability is good. It can expand as needed. I'm satisfied with it.

If there are multiple devices used, it can handle more people. The newest model is very useful, for example, from an infrastructure and multi-requirement perspective. I have been able to achieve good bandwidth and throughput. Depending on how many users, we adjust the hardware requirements. 

While I have not contacted the FortiGate team for any kind of support, in the future, if I need any kind of assistance, I will readily contact them.

The solution is simple to set up. If a person has a background in security and networking, it won't be an issue for them to deploy it. 

The product does have an end-of-life, and you can maybe deploy it for six or seven years; however, it's typically five years. After three years, we need to update our security and product hardware to improve things. 

For the main deployment, you need a few people to handle it. That said, if you have an idea of the infrastructure, wireless, switching, routing, et cetera, you will not need extra people. A single technical person can deploy it if they have the customer requirements. 

We are able to deploy the solution if we have all of the customer requirements. 

We provide licenses to our customers. We also handle renewals. 

I am presenting the vendor company. I am not on the customer side.

I'd recommend the solution to others. FortiGate is better than many brands and is active in terms of features and being able to handle multiple areas of security. 

I'd rate it nine out of ten overall. 

We use the solution to secure firewall security. We always implement FortiGate as a layer 3 router, but with security.

The important part of FortiGate CNF is the UPM. It has a significant impact on the network by providing additional attributes such as a binder filter. This feature is very beneficial. Additionally, it supports ITV for quality and IPv6, making it easy to manage in terms of memory. You can view logs and reports, allowing administrators to monitor and understand what is happening in the network, which adds great value for them.

We sometimes encounter issues with the SSL certificate. Occasionally, we face problems with the certificate, possibly due to a lack of understanding. This often occurs when we deploy the proxy mode with certain components.

200 users are using this solution.

Support is pretty good.

Positive

The solution is difficult to deploy, depending on the environment of the customer and takes two to three hours to complete. Two people can deploy the solution.

FortiGate's price is really good.

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