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PROS

FortiSASE can scale efficiently and operates seamlessly within Fortinet's cloud infrastructure.
Deep packet inspection deployment is streamlined within the FortiSASE environment.
Integration with existing infrastructure enhances security while maintaining straightforward processes.
FortiSASE features AI-based detections for signature-less viruses and unknown vulnerabilities.
Zero Trust Network Access offers mature protection against unauthorized access to critical resources.

CONS

They need clearer methods for presenting return on investment to customers.
The ability to use FortiSASE on endpoints without a client is lacking, a feature expected in Q3.
Security aspects should be improved, as there are concerns regarding sufficient protection.
Implementation is complex and takes significantly longer than competitors.
FortiSASE is expensive, making cost a significant consideration.
 

FortiSASE Pros review quotes

Jose-Rivera - PeerSpot reviewer
Account Manager at Telefónica
Feb 3, 2023
The product can scale.
Peter VanDorp - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Analyst and Network Operations Supervisor at a non-tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 11, 2023
Deep packet inspection is easier to deploy in the FortiSASE environment. It's much simpler to configure one-touch deployment. It was considerably more convoluted to get that to work using FortiClient. All that processing horsepower is happening in Fortinet's cloud infrastructure, reducing the load on our local routers and on-prem FortiGate firewalls.
SM
Technical Manager at PSR
Dec 28, 2023
I feel that it is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution.
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GaryRollie - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal at Senior Solutions Engineer
Feb 14, 2024
The solution is easy to deploy and simple to manage.
Damitha Anuradha - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Presales at AcSys Networks Private Limited
Feb 26, 2024
The integration with the company's existing security infrastructure enhanced our security posture since it was a straightforward process.
Marghoob AhmadSalik - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Associate at Seamless Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
May 31, 2024
This advantage is having the ability to create an SPA unit of FortiGate.
Eric Liao - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Manager at DYXnet Group
Dec 29, 2025
Its function is related to the licensing framework.
TS
Technical Associate at IntimeSolutions
Aug 7, 2024
It has AI-based detections for any signature-less virus or any unknown vulnerabilities.
Yusuke Murasato - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Network, Security Engineer at Zuken Netwave
Jan 27, 2025
FortiSASE can operate in a cloud environment with client certificates for authorizations and access control using features like PostCheck.
AM
Profuct Owner - Enterprise Marketing Solutions Professional at Zain KSA
Jan 17, 2025
We built a local node in Jordan, which is the main advantage. The data is localized in-country.
 

FortiSASE Cons review quotes

Jose-Rivera - PeerSpot reviewer
Account Manager at Telefónica
Feb 3, 2023
They need to have more concise or precise ways to come up with the return on investment for convincing or presenting this to customers.
Peter VanDorp - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Analyst and Network Operations Supervisor at a non-tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 11, 2023
FortiSASE is a work in progress. One area where there is room for improvement is the ability to use FortiSASE on an endpoint that doesn't have the client on it. Other solutions do that by building a VPN tunnel from their on-prem router into the SASE environment. FortiSASE doesn't have that feature yet, but it is on the roadmap for Q3 of this year. I've seen it in their development environment.
SM
Technical Manager at PSR
Dec 28, 2023
Security and support are two areas with certain shortcomings in the product where improvements are required.
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GaryRollie - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal at Senior Solutions Engineer
Feb 14, 2024
Some of the solution's back-end connectivity and visibility are not robust and could be improved.
Damitha Anuradha - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of Presales at AcSys Networks Private Limited
Feb 26, 2024
The GUI and connectivity, along with the support offered, are some of the areas of concern in the product where improvements are required.
Marghoob AhmadSalik - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Associate at Seamless Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
May 31, 2024
The main concern is that if the client is using another firewall, they cannot establish a private channel with the Cisco cloud.
Eric Liao - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Manager at DYXnet Group
Dec 29, 2025
The current high-tech version of FortiSASE is not recommended due to its heavy loading.
TS
Technical Associate at IntimeSolutions
Aug 7, 2024
There are some issues at the agent level, and then we have to sign out and sign in.
Yusuke Murasato - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Network, Security Engineer at Zuken Netwave
Jan 27, 2025
While connectivity from outside to inside is okay, inside to outside is not.
AM
Profuct Owner - Enterprise Marketing Solutions Professional at Zain KSA
Jan 17, 2025
While stability is generally good, we faced some difficulties during updates.