My primary use case for Fortinet FortiCASB is threat management and managing external threats. I predominantly use it where threat management is a priority.
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I find Fortinet FortiCASB easily customizable. It allows me to leverage features that cover almost eighty percent of use cases required by my clients. The compliance management feature supports GDPR and HIPAA compliance, effectively meeting those use cases. The hybrid model of Fortinet offers seamless deployment on cloud or hybrid best suited for customers, making it adaptable in various scenarios.
What needs improvement?
The turnaround time to deploy Fortinet FortiCASB could be improved. The learning curve for deploying, configuring use cases, and rules can be better. I believe that the price point could be improved, and staying on top of evolving threats is desired.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Fortinet FortiCASB for about two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There are some glitches and bugs in Fortinet FortiCASB, which involve back-and-forth communication with the customer. However, the support team provides great assistance and instant support.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Fortinet FortiCASB is not dynamically scalable, however, it is satisfactory for medium-sized companies. It is ideal for managing a known quantity of devices and applications.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support for Fortinet FortiCASB rates at about eight out of ten. The support team provides excellent assistance and is responsive to issues.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price point could be better, and improvements are desired in staying on top of evolving threats while keeping cost and processing power in mind.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated competitors for Fortinet FortiCASB including Check Point SIM, Google SecOps, Sumo Logic, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar, and LogRhythm. These competitors offer both cloud-based and hybrid solutions.
What other advice do I have?
Fortinet is not an all-in-one solution for all security needs. While it meets eighty percent of requirements, other complementary solutions are necessary. Medium-sized companies benefit most from Fortinet's hybrid model, particularly at a CASB and SIM level. Overall, I would rate the product at seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
