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Cynet vs Fortinet FortiSandbox comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Cynet
Ranking in Threat Deception Platforms
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (11th), Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (17th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (3rd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (13th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (8th), Ransomware Protection (4th)
Fortinet FortiSandbox
Ranking in Threat Deception Platforms
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Threat Deception Platforms category, the mindshare of Cynet is 9.0%, up from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiSandbox is 3.5%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Zubair Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Managed threat detection efficiently with minimal resource usage
We used the solution as a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service. It detected threats, and the team managing our services took care of it. We did not face any major challenges or attacks, and memory utilization was minimal. It functioned very well Cynet was valuable since it efficiently…
Abdelhamid Saber - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced network security with adaptable integration and really good support
We use FortiSandbox for scanning files and images that pass through our networks. It integrates with different devices, such as five adapters and other Fortinet devices It is time-saving and more secure. It saves us from a lot of antivirus and anti-malware issues. The adapter is beneficial as it…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product has valuable front-end features."
"We are very satisfied with the level of performance we get."
"The interface is exceptionally clear and easy to understand."
"My clients have used Cynet since it is a very automated solution with excellent detection capabilities."
"The dashboard is beautiful, overall easy of use, and the UBA and NBA features are valued."
"The valuable aspects of Cynet are its EDR and XDR components, which are available at a reasonable price point."
"In terms of incident response, Cynet can contain attacks, offer a trial period to customers, and uninstall if not continued. The most valuable aspect is its integration capabilities, covering endpoints and network data for a comprehensive view of threats."
"It can be deployed in autonomous mode, and then it automatically blocks malware threats."
"The GUI makes administration tasks straightforward."
"The adapter is beneficial as it allows integration with various devices, not just Fortinet."
"The analysis engine is a very valuable feature."
"It is a stable solution."
"FortiSandbox analyzes the behavior of processes in a sandbox environment, which is useful for threat hunting. The solution has an excellent standard configuration, and you can prioritize the types of files of VMs you want to analyze. It also integrates seamlessly with other Fortinet solutions, like FortiGate, FortiMail, and FortiEMS."
"Fortinet FortiSandbox is faster than other sandbox solutions."
"One of the valuable features is its ability to detect new threats."
"Integration is one of the solution's most valuable aspects. You can integrate even third-party solutions so that they can send the information or files they quarantine through the FortiSandbox"
 

Cons

"Management of the console could be simplified and made more user-friendly because right now it's not very easy to use."
"We'd like something that makes it easier to manage specific points."
"I suppose everybody's working on AI these days. So, I would like to see more about AI-based threats."
"Cynet could improve when a reverse proxy is being used to connect to the servers. There could be an easier configuration because it is not plug-and-play."
"In terms of what could be improved, I would say the usability of this product for new threats. Meaning, not everything which is new is properly seen by the product and not all the required actions are taken."
"I think the technical support could be better."
"The inability to add contact information inside the Cynet is also an issue because it makes things more complicated. I would like to have a simple feature to enter a contact name and number for the person taking care of that unit or that server."
"I cannot provide more details about Cynet's automation features. While Cynet claims to be automated, the specifics of this automation are unclear. They claim to have a high capability to detect and block attacks, but I am cautious about companies that claim to solve every problem without limitations. It does help in identifying malware on the network but doesn't specifically identify vulnerabilities."
"The integration is limited. The solution needs to offer better integration with multiple vendors."
"If you were to compare prices between vendors and manufacturers, you would see that the lowest equipment in the Sandbox line is quite expensive for a new customer."
"The use cases in Fortinet FortiSandbox are not good. It is difficult to upload a custom VM for Fortinet FortiSandbox. The integration of Fortinet FortiSandbox with other Fortinet or FortiGate firewalls is not good. VMs are already installed in the hardware and are working fine, but we tried to approve the custom VM many times but did not succeed."
"It would be better if we could integrate FortiSandbox with endpoint security solutions."
"The reporting tools could be improved in Fortinet FortiSandbox."
"The delivery feature in my country is extremely bad."
"It can be difficult if you need to use the Command Line Interface (CLI). It's much easier if you only have to deal with the GUI."
"Product could include a user interface and be made simpler for customers to configure."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price is very competitive."
"Its licensing is on a monthly basis."
"There is an extra cost if you want the support of Cynet."
"Everything is included in this one solution and the pricing is pretty competitive."
"It costs us 20,000 to 28,000 per year."
"Cynet is very affordable."
"Cynet is cheap."
"This solution is expensive. I would rate the price as a three out of five when compared to similar products."
"The price of Fortinet FortiSandbox is expensive."
"There is a license to use this solution."
"We are on an annual license to use the solution. We have an additional feature that is integrated with S5, which is working well."
"The solution is not expensive at all."
"The solution is unavailable at a lower cost and can be difficult to deploy."
"Fortinet FortiSandbox is a nominally priced product, so I would not say that it is a very cheap tool."
"The solution is affordable."
"Fortinet is more reasonable than Palo Alto."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

When evaluating User Activity Monitoring, what aspect do you think is the most important to look for?
The support team that stands behind the detection and response. Is there adequate expertise and are they behind you 24x7x365? Cynet CyOps has been there for us.
What do you like most about Cynet?
In terms of incident response, Cynet can contain attacks, offer a trial period to customers, and uninstall if not continued. The most valuable aspect is its integration capabilities, covering endpo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cynet?
The price of Cynet is reasonable considering its features and support.
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSandbox?
The real-time analysis capability of FortiSandbox is beneficial for email analysis.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSandbox?
I think it's affordable. For the six to seven months of usage, the cost has been reasonable.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSandbox?
We sometimes face a delay in email scanning due to not having multiple virtual machines. Improvements could be made in dynamic scanning, scanning all email components such as URLs and attachments, ...
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

Meuhedet, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
Lush, Barnabas Health, Options, Riverside Healthcare, Hillsbourough County Schools, Columbia Public Schools, Schiller AG
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