We use Fortinet FortiProxy for traffic inspections from a terminal side.
Security Manager at Alternative Solutions
Helps in traffic inspections but needs AI/ML integration
Pros and Cons
- "The tool's most valuable feature is traffic inspections."
- "Fortinet FortiProxy should integrate AI/ML technologies. Its pricing needs to be more flexible."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The tool's most valuable feature is traffic inspections.
What needs improvement?
Fortinet FortiProxy should integrate AI/ML technologies. Its pricing needs to be more flexible.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for three months.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate Fortinet FortiProxy's scalability a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support's quality and response time are good.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's initialization takes two weeks. However, customization can take around three months.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool's pricing is in the middle.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution an eight 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. Partner

Scalable solution with an easy initial setup process
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's stability is good."
- "Its power supply process for some of the proxies needs improvement."
How has it helped my organization?
The solution helped us stop the ransomware attack on the IT infrastructure of one of the companies. Its active alarm feature alerts us from the beginning. Also, we detected a minor issue with our customers' server. We immediately stopped and deleted the virus and created a recovery backup. Or else, it could have turned huge and expensive disaster for another 100 servers. Ultimately, the customer's network continues to work perfectly.
What is most valuable?
The solution has the best proactive alarms feature.
What needs improvement?
The solution's power supply process for some of the proxies needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution's stability is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution's scalability is good.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is straightforward. We never had any difficulties with network administration. We have some deployment wizards to assist us. We follow their instructions, and they fix any issues.
What was our ROI?
The solution generates 100% ROI.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's pricing is neither low nor too high. It is cost-effective. There are some more inexpensive solutions, but they won't work well. Thus, we pay for the value of the features it offers.
What other advice do I have?
The solution has a good user interface. Overall, I rate it a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Security Engineer at Futuretec
Simple to use, performs well, and good support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiProxy are its simplicity and performance."
- "Fortinet FortiProxy should improve by adding more documentation and guides."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiProxy are its simplicity and performance.
What needs improvement?
Fortinet FortiProxy should improve by adding more documentation and guides.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiProxy for approximately seven months.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Fortinet FortiProxy is scalable. My client has approximately 2,000 users using it.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good and it is better than Forcepoint.
I rate the support from Fortinet FortiProxy a nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
Fortinet FortiProxy is simple to implement.
What other advice do I have?
This is a new solution in the market. I have not used it very much.
I rate Fortinet FortiProxy a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner

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