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Network administrator at PISystems
Real User
Top 20
Has automation capabilities, improves our security operations, and centralizes management
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the centralized management console."
  • "Configuring Fortinet without internet access is challenging."

What is our primary use case?

We use Fortinet FortiManager for centralized management of our Fortinet devices, including switches and firewalls. This single console allows us to manage multiple devices efficiently.

How has it helped my organization?

We can push device configurations and policy management through FortiManager.

It has improved our security operations.

FortiManager has automation capabilities that positively impact our operational efficiency.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the centralized management console.

What needs improvement?

Configuring Fortinet without internet access is challenging.

For how long have I used the solution?

I am currently in the process of integrating Fortinet FortiManager.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Fortinet FortiManager is scalable but scaling is costly.

How are customer service and support?

I am satisfied with the technical support.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

I can complete the deployment myself.

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

It can be expensive. Some competing solutions in the market, like Sophos and SonicWALL, offer lower costs of up to 40 percent.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Fortinet FortiManager 8 out of 10.

I recommend it but be aware that Fortinet firewalls managed by FortiManager may require weekly updates due to known bugs on the Fortinet servers.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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General Manager/ Owner at Security Parameter
Reseller
Helps simplify security policy management, receives good updates, and is easy to deploy
Pros and Cons
  • "The firmware version upgrades are the most valuable feature."
  • "The price always has room for improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use Fortinet FortiManager to monitor our customer's firewalls.

How has it helped my organization?

FortiManager simplifies security policy management for our clients, even though their configurations differ. This is because it allows us to easily copy and administer base policies across all deployments.

What is most valuable?

The firmware version upgrades are the most valuable feature.

What needs improvement?

The price always has room for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Fortinet FortiManager for a year.

How are customer service and support?

I used the technical support one time and it was a good experience.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. 

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

Compared to Check Point or Cisco, Fortinet FortiManager is more affordable but it is still on the higher end. I would rate the price 8 out of 10 with 10 being the most expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Fortinet FortiManager 8 out of 10.

I've been working with Fortinet firewalls for over ten years now. Everything works consistently well, including the hardware, software, operating system, and all the features. They're easy to configure, and using firewalls together with FortiManager for central administration and monitoring of all our devices makes everything much simpler.

I recommend Fortinet FortiManager because you can administer the firewalls from one tool.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner/Reseller
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