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Adriaan Boshoff - PeerSpot reviewer
Network and Security Engineer at RaytonCOrp
Real User
Provides detailed reporting, customizable dashboards, and an easy deployment
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the capability to create a customized dashboard."
  • "The integration between specific tenants and FortiAnalyzer can be simplified when utilizing a multi-tenant EMS for our FortiClient."

What is our primary use case?

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is primarily utilized to generate quarterly reports showcasing blocked attacks and vulnerabilities. It employs features like WAV porting triggers and DNS triggers to effectively demonstrate to the client the security of their environment.

How has it helped my organization?

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer assists in showcasing the value of Fortinet and facilitates the upselling of additional Fortinet products to our customers.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the capability to create a customized dashboard. We can subsequently input our EMS, FortiClient, and FortiGate data into it and generate reports.

What needs improvement?

The integration between specific tenants and FortiAnalyzer can be simplified when utilizing a multi-tenant EMS for our FortiClient.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for three months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

I utilized the technical support services once, and I received a prompt response.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment was an easy and smooth process. The deployment took one day and I did it myself.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Fortinet FortiAnalyzer a nine out of ten.

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer does not require maintenance after the initial report setup. We simply have to remove and add FortiGate as needed for each report.

Before utilizing Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, individuals should determine the type of reporting they require. Additionally, they ought to be acquainted with FortiGate before endeavoring to use FortiAnalyzer.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Integrator
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reviewer911601 - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Technical Officer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Reseller
Stable and scalable but a little overpriced
Pros and Cons
  • "Initial setup is ok."
  • "Pricing should be about 10-20% lower."

What is most valuable?

The feature I find most valuable is the reporting customization.

What needs improvement?

Areas for improvement would be the default template reporting and the user-friendliness of the report customization. In the next release, I would like to see more information about tracking intelligence.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this product for over five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is fine, but they could improve their understanding of the customer environment when troubleshooting.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is ok.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing of this product should be about 10-20% lower.

What other advice do I have?

This is a good product, but I think there are better ones for log analytics. I would rate this product seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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