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reviewer1729623 - PeerSpot reviewer
Corporate Marketing Executive at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Top 5
Jan 18, 2022
The SD-WAN capability is the most useful feature for us
Pros and Cons
  • "FortiGate's SD-WAN capability is the most useful feature for us."
  • "Fortinet's scalability and stability are fine because I have three units across India, and none have gone down so far."
  • "FortiGate's logging and reporting could be improved. I would also like to see Fortinet add a guest management portal."

What is our primary use case?

We have three offices across Gujarat State in India. We mainly use SD-WAN features over the Fortinet and the antivirus IPS, web content filtering applications control.

What is most valuable?

FortiGate's SD-WAN capability is the most useful feature for us. 

What needs improvement?

FortiGate's logging and reporting could be improved. I would also like to see Fortinet add a guest management portal. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using FortiGate for the last nine years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Fortinet's scalability and stability are fine because I have three units across India, and none have gone down so far. 

How are customer service and support?

I get technical support from Fortinet and my reseller. It's fine. I never have any issues with support. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We previously used Cyber, but we switched because Fortinet is an established international brand. It is international, stable, and scalable. 

How was the initial setup?

Installing FortiGate is straightforward. Anyone can install, configure, and troubleshoot. Deployment takes only one or two hours. One technician is more than enough to deploy and maintain the solution. 

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

We have a three-year license.

What other advice do I have?

I rate FortiGate IPS nine out of 10. I would recommend implementing FortiGate to stay secure. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer890418 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sales & Support at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Real User
Top 20
Nov 12, 2024
Enhancing network protection with advanced firewall and VPN features
Pros and Cons
  • "The firewall and VPN features are the most valuable in protecting our customers' networks."
  • "I would like to see improvements in the IPS/IDS feature to enhance protection against attacks from attackers, including ransomware protection."

What is our primary use case?

We use the FortiGate Next Generation Firewall for our customers. We mainly utilize firewall and VPN features.

How has it helped my organization?

The solution has helped us protect our customers' networks effectively due to its firewall and VPN capabilities.

What is most valuable?

The firewall and VPN features are the most valuable in protecting our customers' networks. The stability of the product is also appreciated.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see improvements in the IPS/IDS feature to enhance protection against attacks from attackers, including ransomware protection.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using FortiGate Next Generation Firewall for about five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We don't need scalability because our customers are small companies.

How are customer service and support?

We do not use FortiGate support directly; we must use distributor support.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

The pricing of FortiGate Next Generation Firewall is competitive. The licensing cost is approximately thirteen thousand.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluate Palo Alto against FortiGate, and would be considering it if the price is lower.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate FortiGate Next Generation Firewall an eight out of ten. I would like to see AI capabilities in the future.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
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Analista de segurança da informação at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 5
Sep 19, 2023
A comprehensive web filtering and security solution for enhanced protection
Pros and Cons
  • "It offers web filtering capabilities at a more affordable price compared to other solutions like PSMs or NETGEAR."
  • "Integrating OpenVPN with FortiGate would provide a powerful combination of secure remote access and comprehensive network security."

What is our primary use case?

It provides features such as web filtering, antivirus, data loss prevention, and application control.

What is most valuable?

It offers web filtering capabilities at a more affordable price compared to other solutions like PSMs or NETGEAR.

What needs improvement?

Integrating OpenVPN with FortiGate would provide a powerful combination of secure remote access and comprehensive network security.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been testing it for few weeks now. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

After using it for several weeks, I found it to be operating smoothly and stable.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

When comparing Fortinet FortiGate with DSOS and NETGEAR, it is important to note that FortiGate does not have native support for OpenVPN, whereas other options offer those features. However, FortiGate excels in terms of comprehensive network security, with a wide array of antivirus and security solutions available.

How was the initial setup?

It is easy to set up and configure, instilling confidence in its reliability.

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

It is a cost-effective solution that meets the user's needs.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate it ten out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1360608 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Technical Lead at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Reseller
Top 10
Dec 30, 2024
Threat prevention is reliable but signature management needs attention
Pros and Cons
  • "The firewalls are valuable for threat prevention."
  • "There is a need for enhancement with the signature management, improving the datasheet numbers, and scalability issues."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily deal with Check Point products and Fortinet solutions, such as FortiGate and IPS.

What is most valuable?

The firewalls are valuable for threat prevention. FortiGate IPS is also useful, even though it has room for improvement.

What needs improvement?

There is a need for enhancement with the signature management, improving the datasheet numbers, and scalability issues.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I think Fortinet has stability issues in Istanbul.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I believe the product is not scalable enough.

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

I think a lower price might be beneficial.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate FortiGate IPS six out of ten. 

There are issues with signature management, datasheet numbers, and scalability. Information about the security technical lead was discussed for internal use.

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other
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