Fortinet FortiClient vs WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection comparison

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiEDR
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Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (12th)
Fortinet FortiClient
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (14th), Endpoint Compliance (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (2nd)
WithSecure Elements Endpoin...
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (38th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiEDR is 5.0%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 2.3%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
Unique Categories:
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
7.4%
Endpoint Compliance
34.0%
Enterprise Infrastructure VPN
16.5%
No other categories found
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2166780 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 10, 2024
Offers behavior analysis, improved our endpoint security posture but a lot of false positives where things are incorrectly flagged that require manual configuration to allow
I would like to improve the integration process because a big selling point was the ease of integration within the Fortinet ecosystem. I would expect more built-in collaboration to allow for easier threat mitigation across Fortinet systems. The strength of FortiEDR lies in its overall ability to protect us from new threats. We have encountered issues with it as well. We've had a lot of false positives; things incorrectly flagged that require manual configuration to allow. Even worse, after we allow a legitimate program, it sometimes gets flagged again after an update. This has caused a lot of extra work for my team. I would like to see improved heuristics so the system better understands what's legitimate and doesn't keep blocking it after minor updates.
SHUBHAM BHINGARDE - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 25, 2024
Acts as an additional layer for the firewall and enables organizations to manage users and traffic
We can manage users and traffic using the solution. We can use it for personal communications and virtual tunnels. Only authorized employees are allowed to access and use the VPN. Others can’t make any changes. We can create a hierarchy for the employees and allow them to access particular networks. For example, we do not allow any employee to use social media. We can monitor and restrict some websites. The product is user-friendly. The level of security depends on how well we configure the product. We can enhance the security level by adding proper configuration. We only allow access to limited websites. There is a minimum chance of clicking on any malware links.
Cláudio Fardin - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 13, 2023
Great tamper protection, advanced malware, and useful DeepGuard features
The most valuable aspects of the solution include: Tamper Protection. There is a layer of security to prevent a malicious agent (malware) from interrupting or stopping services, deleting or modifying registry entries or even stopping the antivirus from acting, ensuring that there will be no interruption of protection. AMSI (Anti-Malware Scan Interface). This is a Microsoft Windows component that allows deeper inspection of built-in scripting services. AMSI is an interface that applications and services running on Windows can use to send requests scans to the antimalware product installed on the computer. Advanced malware uses disguised or encrypted scripts to evade traditional verification methods. This malware is usually loaded directly into memory, so it doesn't use any files on the device. This provides additional protection against harmful software that uses scripts or macros in key Windows components, such as PowerShell and Office365, or other applications to avoid detection. DeepGuard. This monitors applications for potentially harmful changes to the system. DeepGuard ensures that you only use safe apps. The security of an application is verified by the trusted cloud service. If the security of an application cannot be verified, DeepGuard starts monitoring the application's behavior. DeepGuard blocks new, undiscovered Trojans, Worms, Exploits, and other harmful applications that attempt to make changes on your computer and prevents suspicious applications from accessing the Internet.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Additionally, when it comes to EDR, there are more tools available to assist with client work."
"It notifies us if there's any suspicious file on any PC. If any execution or similar kind of thing is happening, it just alerts us. It doesn't only alert. It also blocks the execution until we allow it. We check whether the execution is legitimate or not, and then approve it or keep it blocked. This gives us a little bit of control over this mechanism. Fortinet FortiEDR is also very straightforward and easy to maintain."
"It is stable and scalable."
"It is very easy to set up. I would rate my experience with the initial setup a ten out of ten, with ten being very easy to set up."
"Exceptions are easy to create and the interface is easy to follow with a nice appearance."
"The ease of deployment and configuration is valuable. It's very easy compared to other vendors like Sophos. Sophos' configuration is complex. Fortinet is a lot easier to understand. You don't need a lot of admin knowledge to do the configuration."
"Fortinet FortiEDR's firewalling, rule creation, monitoring, and inspection profiles are great."
"The product detects and blocks threats and is more proactive than firewalls."
"It is very powerful."
"I find it very easy to configure and also very stable."
"FortiClient's most valuable features are that it's easy to install and connect and has OTP on email IDs and two-factor authentication."
"The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiClient is its performance."
"When the user gets authenticated, I can assign a different VPN or network to each user."
"From an application perspective, this solution is stable."
"The Fortinet FortiClient is simple to use."
"The integration capabilities are good."
"We use the product for detecting network vulnerabilities and for software update purposes."
"There is a layer of security to prevent a malicious agent (malware) from interrupting or stopping services, deleting or modifying registry entries or even stopping the antivirus from acting, ensuring that there will be no interruption of protection."
"F-Secure is useful for keeping user machines up-to-date by pushing out security and critical updates."
"On the cloud management page, the solution scales up very highly."
"Both incoming and outgoing traffic is protected."
"The most valuable features of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection are the clear useful portal and overall company protection."
"The notifications and patch management features are valuable."
 

Cons

"They can include the automation for the realtime updates. We have a network infrastructure with remote sites. Whenever they send updates, they are not automated. We have to go into the console and push those updates. I wish it was more automated. The update file is currently around 31 MB. It could be smaller."
"It takes about two business days for initial support, which is too slow in urgent situations."
"The security should be strong for the cloud. Some applications are on-prem and some are on the cloud. Fortinet should also have strong security for the cloud. There should be more security for the cloud."
"The support needs improvement."
"Intelligence aspects need improvement"
"Everything with Fortinet having to do with their cloud services. They need to invest more in their internal infrastructure that they are running in the cloud. One of the things I find with their cloud environment compared to others' is that they go cheap on the equipment. So it causes some performance degradation."
"I would like the solution to extend beyond endpoint protection and include other attack surfaces such as other network components."
"Cannot be used on mobile devices with a secure connection."
"The software inventory part is not yet up-to-date. It doesn't have a great interface, which is a disadvantage. I wish we could leverage it, but we don't use it at all because it's not that reliable."
"We'd like to be able to properly encrypt the data more effectively."
"I would like for the next release to be more user-friendly for users to do not have as much of a technical background."
"We'd like to see a deployment wizard to help implementation become streamlined."
"Its stability can be improved. It is not as reliable as I would like it to be. There are times when things don't work quite right. Our biggest pain point is not related to Fortinet FortiClient and the whole scheme of things. It is related to one of the additional services called FortiGuard. They are the arm that does all of the updates to definitions, keeps all the signatures updated, and responds to new threats and whatnot. What we have found is that they react quickly, but sometimes their solutions aren't compatible with all of the components of the Fortinet security suite, specifically around FortiSandbox."
"Technical support needs to determine priority level based on the cases rather than the support package bundle."
"The solution could improve by providing analytics or detailed reports."
"It has a horrible performance. It is one of the most unstable VPNs I have ever used."
"But the biggest one for us is patch management because this has been our top priority when looking at alternatives. Every solution needs to have patch management, if that's possible. It would cut costs on our side if that feature were included, so we don't need to pay for two separate pieces of software."
"There could be a dedicated security partner with essential knowledge."
"The solution could improve by having more real-time responses. For example, when a license gets removed from a computer it does not update the records of the change. Additionally, when I installed Microsoft Windows Defender I was not able to send licenses through email to our tenants. The integration with other solutions could improve."
"The program and cloud service management is in English. It's not a problem for me, however, it might be for users who don't speak English or use it regularly."
"There is no technical support available in the Middle East."
"Resource consumption is suboptimal and could be improved."
"I would like the part of Hash Analysis by external sources to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are no issues with the pricing."
"The price is comprable to other endpoint security solutions."
"Offered at a high price"
"It is expensive and I would rate it 8 on the scale."
"While the cost may have been high, we view it as a worthwhile investment due to Fortinet's reliability and long-term performance."
"The solution is not expensive."
"Fortinet FortiEDR is available at a very competitive price compared to the other products in the market."
"We got a good deal on licensing, so it is in the competitive range."
"The price is reasonable compared to competitors, it is very good."
"FortiClient is quite reasonably priced."
"The pricing is a six out of ten."
"It is not that expensive. It was within the range. A dollar per user per month is nothing."
"The cost per port is very less as compared to the other technologies."
"As a technical team member, I am not responsible to look into the pricing matters. These aspects are typically handled by the management team, who have the authority to obtain the necessary licenses based on certain established principles."
"Anyone can download this product for free, but you have to have a FortiGate gateway that you are connecting to."
"The solution is more cost efficient than Cisco, as FortiGate tends not to charge for the client license, which allows one to make free use of whatever is supported on the device."
"The product has average pricing."
"If you purchase licenses in bulk the price of the licenses can decrease."
"The price is comparable."
"The cost of the solution depends on the size of the company and where the licenses are being ordered from."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee of about €20 per computer."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Educational Organization
36%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
5%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Computer Software Company
22%
Government
18%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Retailer
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What's the difference between Fortinet's FortiEDR and FortiClient?
I suggest Fortinet’s FortiEDR over FortiClient for several reasons. For starters, FortiEDR guarantees solid protectio...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiEDR?
We have FortiEDR installed on all our systems. This protects them from any threats.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiEDR?
The pricing of the solution is on the high end compared to its offerings and capabilities.
How does Fortinet FortiClient compare with Open VPN Access Server?
Fortinet FortiClient is a feature-rich solution that is easy to use and deploy without sacrificing safety and securit...
What do you like most about F-Secure Protection Service for Business?
The notifications and patch management features are valuable.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for F-Secure Protection Service for Business?
The price is comparable. We do not have a problem with the pricing. I rate the pricing a five or six out of ten. Ther...
What needs improvement with F-Secure Protection Service for Business?
The product does not have technical partners in the Middle East. It only has sales partners. I do not like the sales ...
 

Also Known As

enSilo, FortiEDR
FortiClient
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Protection, F-Secure Protection Service for Business
 

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Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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