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Cynet vs Fortinet FortiSIEM comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 18, 2024

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 Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
11th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) (17th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (3rd), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (13th), Threat Deception Platforms (4th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (4th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (8th), Ransomware Protection (4th)
Fortinet FortiSIEM
Ranking in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) category, the mindshare of Cynet is 0.9%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiSIEM is 3.3%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
 

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…
Oliver Jackson - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems monitoring enhanced by firewall and intrusion detection features
My primary use case for Fortinet FortiSIEM is systems monitoring and alerting. I use it for standard functions like log monitoring, incident detection, and notification.  My customers are mostly medium-sized enterprises ranging from engineering companies, mining companies, independent schools, and…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product did not utilize much memory or resources from the background, which was a significant advantage."
"A reliable security system that automatically quarantines anything suspicious."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the network part of it because most of the endpoint products in XDS products we find Cynet has networking user behavior analysis and network analysis, for the whole team."
"The initial setup is very fast and very easy."
"The feature I find most valuable, is the reality graphical user interface."
"It can be deployed in autonomous mode, and then it automatically blocks malware threats."
"My clients have used Cynet since it is a very automated solution with excellent detection capabilities."
"We are very satisfied with the level of performance we get."
"FortiSIEM helped us discover all the threats at the time that were attacking the IT services of the company. We now have multiple-level authentication."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM is easy to use."
"FortiSIEM's log correlation is good."
"The event correlation is pretty robust. The GUI is pretty good."
"The seamless integration with FortiGate is the solution's most valuable aspect."
"This solution offers extensive customization options, making it possible to adapt it precisely to their requirements."
"The most valuable feature is auto-discovery. When you send logs from any device to port 514, it helps register those devices automatically."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM is highly scalable. I would rate its scalability nine out of ten."
 

Cons

"I think the technical support could be better."
"There are some shortcomings in Cynet's integration capabilities that need improvement."
"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 suppose everybody's working on AI these days. So, I would like to see more about AI-based threats."
"The solution lacks URL filtering."
"I would like to see support for mobile protection and some additional reports included."
"Automation could be improved, and orchestration could be added to the features."
"Cynet fails to deploy the same technology in mobile devices."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM should broaden its remediation part to include more features for incident management. Currently, to manage repetitive incidents or for remediation, I need to use a separate software called FortiSOAR."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM could improve by having a signature update."
"If there is a configuration on the wrong side of the network or there are changes that result in harm to our IT infrastructure, the solution should immediately fix it."
"The backup and recovery process for this solution needs improvement."
"The process of installing Fortinet FortiSIEM and the customization of the alerts take too long."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM could improve by having better integration and extensions. This would benefit by allowing us to give more rules."
"When an alert triggers in Fortinet FortiSIEM, the layout or format can feel limited"
"The support of the product changed recently, and I don't think it's for the better. They should work to improve the support they offer to clients."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It costs 18,000 per year, but we have the whole package with not only Cynet but also the Perception Point for emails. There are also some small security courses for our users."
"This solution is expensive. I would rate the price as a three out of five when compared to similar products."
"There is an extra cost if you want the support of Cynet."
"My company's customers have to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs of the solution. Cynet is not expensive."
"The pricing was good."
"Cynet is very affordable."
"It is extremely affordable. I'll give it a five out of five in terms of price. It was half the cost of the next closest competitor, and the competitor didn't provide SOC services."
"The price is very competitive."
"Please be cheaper and more simplified."
"This is probably more on the lower cost end of the spectrum compared to competing products. Fortinet's license model is based on events per second, which makes sense, but that's not typical. It makes it very hard to calculate what your costs are going to be as you scale the platform because some log sources, such as firewall logs, are very noisy, and there are lots and lots of events per second, but some of them are not. So, it becomes a bit of a science experiment trying to guess what your costs are going to be as you scale the solution. This is where other competing products perhaps have a more straightforward license model."
"The tool is really expensive. For what the tool does for our team, the price is fair."
"If one is cheap and ten is expensive. I rate the tool's price as an eight out of ten. Compared with Splunk or Oracle, Fortinet is cheap."
"The solution is available for both, perpetual and subscription licenses."
"Pricing is acceptable for more than 90% of our customers, as they normally get discounts."
"There are additional features that cost more than the standard licensing fees."
"Fortinet FortiSIEM is cheaper compared to other products."
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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
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
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 FortiSIEM?
Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSIEM?
The pricing is reasonable, which is why it is preferred by government customers. Windows agent licenses cost around 3,000 Rupees per device per year.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSIEM?
Fortinet FortiSIEM should broaden its remediation part to include more features for incident management. Currently, to manage repetitive incidents or for remediation, I need to use a separate softw...
 

Also Known As

No data available
FortiSIEM, AccelOps
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Meuhedet, East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
FortiSIEM has hundreds of customers worldwide in markets including managed services, technology, financial services, healthcare, and government. Customers include Aruba Networks, Compushare, Port of San Diego, Cleveland Indians, Infoblox, Healthways, and Referentia.
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