Fortinet FortiEDR Reviews

We are primarily using the solution for endpoint detection response. It's endpoint security.

We do POCs for people who wish to purchase the product.

The performance has been fine.

It's good for the detection and response to threats.

The setup is pretty simple.

Technical support has been decent in the past.

We have seen an ROI. It is worth the cost.

The stability could be better.

The scalability could be improved a bit.

We find the solution to be a bit expensive. 

I've been using the solution for approximately one year. I haven't used it for that long just yet.

The solution is mostly stable and the performance is okay. It could be better, however.

The scalability is fine. I'd rate it eight out of ten, although it could always be better. 

We have around 2,000 users. At this time, we do not have plans to increase the number of users. 

We've used technical support several times. They were fine. I do not have any complaints about the level of service.

We did not previously use a different EDR solution. This is the first product of this nature that we have used. 

The setup is pretty simple. The deployment takes less than one month. For the most part, the setup process is pretty reasonable and not complex.

We have a few people that are able to handle the deployment and maintenance. 

We have witnessed ROI. It is worth the money. 

The pricing is a bit expensive. I'd rate it eight out of ten, with ten being very expensive. 

We're using the latest version of the solution.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten overall. I'd recommend the solution to others. 

Fortinet FortiEDR protects our workstations against ransomware and other malicious applications.

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.

The tool has saved me time managing workstation protection.

I did face some challenges using Fortinet FortiEDR, especially in the Mac environment. While the detections work well in Windows, Mac has limitations. If I need to configure something in the Mac environment, I have to open a support ticket because I can't do it myself; the support team has to apply the configurations on the backend.

I have two main suggestions for improvement: enhancing the UI and UX to make it more beginner-friendly and giving users more control over configurations in the Mac environment without contacting support.

I contacted Fortinet support, and I would describe it as really helpful. They responded quickly, usually within one or two business days, and the guidelines they provided were simple and easy to understand, even for non-technical engineers.

Positive

The solution's deployment is straightforward, but the dashboard can be confusing due to its less user-friendly design. I had to reach out to Fortinet support a few times, and they were quite helpful, usually responding within one to two business days. Their guidance made the configuration process easier.

The agents' deployment was simple and took about a week to complete across all workstations. However, fine-tuning the rules to manage false positives took longer—around three months.

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

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. 

We use FortiEDR for EDR on our internal environment, which includes about 2,900 endpoints.  

I like FortiClient EMS. FortiEDR has a lot of great features like lockdown mode, remote wipes, and encryption. I can set malware outbreak policies and controls for detecting abnormalities. I can also simulate phishing attacks. 

The EDR console should have more extensive reporting. You shouldn't need to purchase FortiAnalyzer. It should be included in the EDR part. The security adviser cloud platform could be improved with more options for exclusive or intensive rules for devices. 

I have used FortiEDR for about 10 years.

I rate FortiEDR a 10 out of 10 for stability. 

I rate FortiEDR a six out of ten for scalability. It's scalable if you add on more product sets, but it isn't scalable by itself. You can add Fortinet solutions like FortiManager and FortiClient Configurator to improve the scalability. We have clients of all sizes. Around 40 percent are small businesses, 40 percent are medium-sized companies, and 20 percent are large enterprises. 

I rate Fortinet support a 10 out of 10. They have a strong team, and tickets are addressed quickly once they're logged on the portal. 

Positive

I rate FortiEDR an eight out of ten for ease of setup. The console is easy to set up, and there are ample tutorials on YouTube about how to do it. A 10-year-old could probably configure it accurately. 

FortiEDR is typically deployed on-prem for top SMB clients and multinational enterprises. We may use it on the cloud for our smaller clients. The deployment process involves scoping, due diligence, configuration, and testing. We have a detailed internal process at my company. Deployment requires two staff members. 

I rate FortiEDR an eight out of ten for affordability. 

I rate FortiEDR an eight out of ten. I give FortiEDR a high mark because it's well-priced for its features. It's a better value than other tools, such as Microsoft Defender. 

My advice to potential users is to understand your precise requirements and know that there are limitations around iOS and Linux. Before deploying, you should ensure that FortiEDR best fits your current environment. 

Clients use the solution for endpoint protection purposes.

It's easy to configure and integrate the solution with the current network because it is used by Fortinet clients.

I have been using Fortinet FortiEDR for two years.

Fortinet FortiEDR is a stable solution.

Fortinet FortiEDR is a scalable solution.

I rate the solution’s scalability ten out of ten.

The solution costs less than 10,000 for 100 users. Users have to pay additional costs to have the solution on the cloud.

Fortinet FortiEDR provides good documentation and training for its partners. I would recommend the solution to other users.

Overall, I rate the solution ten out of ten.

After experiencing issues with ransomware, the company decided to implement technology that could enhance endpoint protection. As a result, we partnered with Fortinet and chose to use FortiEDR in our environment. FortiEDR helps block USB devices, protects specific applications, prevents unauthorized software installations, and controls lateral movement within the network. This allows us to maintain greater control over third-party devices and software within our IT infrastructure.

We have a specific policy to protect most of the software our employees use on EvoraMet, whether cloud-based or installed on Microsoft machines. We enforce a security rule where any software with a security score lower than three is blocked within the network. Employees who request access to such software can open a ticket. We'll then conduct a review to determine if allowing the software or if it should remain blocked is necessary. This policy helps us maintain a secure environment by controlling the use of low-rated software.

The best feature is FortiEDR's integration with the operating system kernel. In our case, we're using it on endpoints running Microsoft Windows 11, and this integration provides enhanced protection. FortiEDR safeguards all applications, scripts, and behaviors on the machine by embedding with the OS. The key modules we rely on include Execution Prevention, Exfiltration Prevention, and Ransomware Prevention. These are the most critical protections for our devices.

The control of scripts could be improved because you use Microsoft Active Directory and unnecessary scripts to keep the roles updated with company policies. We have some filters to block potential malicious scripts on the Roast. It blocks USB devices, like storage or other devices that the company does not allow, from trying to present some malware, etc.

I have been using Fortinet FortiEDR for six to eight months. We are a partner of Fortinet.

The installation process on the host is straightforward, though Fortinet could improve it, such as allowing email distribution lists. We work around this by providing the software and installation password to the IT team, who then deploy it on the machines.

Our company has around forty employees, and they travel, the deployment generally takes about five days to complete.

Security is implemented in layers. Protecting our endpoints is essential because we relied on a Microsoft solution that didn't provide centralized management or visibility into our network's behavior. It's important to have full control over the network, like FortiGate and wireless controllers, at the endpoint level.

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

We are using the AirGap edition. The solution is used for threat hunting. Some things are aligned to update the database to keep up with the vulnerabilities and threats on the internet.

I get alerts when scripts are detected in the environment. I can immediately stop the process. I can see which processes are running and immediately allow, stop, or reverse the damage.

The solution is not user-friendly. It is a bit hard for me. We must have the knowledge needed to find the threats using the product. We must know how to navigate and investigate using the tool. I think the usage is limited for AirGap users. We cannot use AI. Keeping up with the agent updates is a little bit difficult. Fortinet must make agent updates easier.

I run the solution on-premise. One of the VMs needs a lot of memory. It takes a lot of resources off of my VMware. I know I need resources to run threat hunting. The vendor advised me to go to the cloud. However, it's not up to me to go to the cloud. I need my CEO’s approval.

I have been using the solution for three years.

I have directly contacted the engineering staff. When I open a ticket, I can contact support immediately. The team helps me with my problems.

Positive

The solution is not expensive. However, CrowdStrike is more expensive.

CrowdStrike is much more advanced than FortiEDR. CrowdStrike is fully on the cloud and has AI features. I think it has a SOC team, too. The user interface is great. According to the reviewers, CrowdStrike is the number one tool for cybersecurity. I am evaluating CrowdStrike so that we can move to CrowdStrike in the future.

The solution provides online training that we can use to learn how to use the product. My recommendation depends on an organization's budget. However, I will recommend CrowdStrike more than Fortinet. Overall, I rate the product a seven out of ten.

The competition of Fortinet FortiEDR is with CrowdStrike in Sri Lanka, especially if I consider the banking and BFSI sectors, where most of the network areas are handled by Fortinet. With Fortinet FortiEDR, the customers get security and endpoint security for their networks. My company deals with Fortinet FortiEDR for our customers.

With Fortinet FortiEDR, the console is available with the product through the vendor network, which takes care of the security part while offering firewall functionalities. The product offers everything in the same console. With Fortinet, The customers do not face any issues when using other resources in the tool since they don't have to handle the consoles separately. With Fortinet, one person or one resource can handle two consoles together.

Right now, my company focuses on the on-premises version of the product since the cloud competencies offered by the tool are comparatively a bit less. I think cloud security and SASE are areas of concern in the product where improvements are required. The tool's cloud version has to be improved in terms of the security it offers.

I have been using Fortinet FortiEDR for a year. My company functions as a reseller of the product.

Fortinet FortiEDR experiences a good journey in Sri Lanka if you consider the prices it offers and the competitive nature with Check Point and other vendors. Fortinet FortiEDR enjoys a good journey in Sri Lanka when compared to the other vendors. There is no need to convince the customer that Fortinet FortiEDR is good, as they already know about the advantages of the tool. Customers know about the other products in the market and know how the other tools are when compared to Fortinet FortiEDR. In general, customers have knowledge about Fortinet FortiEDR and the other products in the market. I have no complaints about the product since I don't find any disadvantages when it comes to Fortinet FortiEDR.

My company deals with around ten customers of the product that deals in the software industry. There are some customers of my company from the banking and finance sectors who prefer the product's on-premises version.

My company's engineers contact Fortinet FortiEDR's support team. When my company undertakes the process of customer onboarding, our technical team ensures that they directly handle the customer for a year with the help of support from Fortinet's team. As per my knowledge, Fortinet offers good support compared to the other vendors in the market.

The product's initial setup phase is very easy.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

The time required to deploy the solution depends on the needs of our company's customers. My company's engineers handle the product's deployment area. It takes around a month to deploy the solution.

Fortinet FortiEDR is available at a very competitive price compared to the other products in the market. Customers also know about the prices of the Other products in the market, and they are aware that Fortinet FortiEDR's prices are cost-effective.

I recommend the product to those who plan to use it, but I will definitely ask them about the network security platforms they use in their environment. I would definitely recommend Fortinet FortiEDR to those who already have Fortinet products in their environment.

The integration with other Fortinet solutions has not impacted our company's security strategy.

Considering the list of complaints that my company has received regarding the product from our customers, I rate the overall product an eight out of ten.

We are an incident response team, and we use Fortinet FortiEDR for our cyber protection-related activities.

Fortinet FortiEDR has helped our organization by providing reports that identify network weaknesses.

With the proper training, the solution is easy to use.

In some cases, the solution has freed up around three and a half hours of our staff's time so that they can work on other projects.

The most valuable feature is the analysis, because of the beta structure.

FortiEDR can be improved by providing more detailed reporting.

I have been using Fortinet FortiEDR for seven years.

I give the stability of the solution a seven out of ten.

FortiEDR is a scalable solution because it has a well-structured and manageable report that is easy to understand.

We previously used a different solution, but I cannot recall its name.

I give Fortinet FortiEDR an eight out of ten.

I came here to test ICS points and get some tools for VFDs. API security is becoming increasingly important, as we use a lot of APIs in our government. We need to test APIs to ensure they are secure, especially as ransomware attacks are also on the rise.

This is my fourth time coming to this RSA. I bought a new product here this time. We can see everything in one room, which makes it easy for us to understand and also make new contacts.