Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise comparison

The compared Forcepoint and Fortra solutions aren't in the same category. Forcepoint is ranked #24 in Firewalls , with an average rating of 7.4, and holds a 0.5% mindshare in the category. Fortra is ranked #17 in ID , with an average rating of 10.0, and holds a 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 79% of Forcepoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Fortra users who would recommend it.

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Fortinet FortiGate

Mindshare comparison

Firewalls Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall	0.5%
Fortinet FortiGate	19.1%
OPNsense	11.5%
Other	68.9%

Firewalls

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Fortra's Tripwire Enterprise	1.5%
Fortinet FortiGate	14.8%
Darktrace	12.8%
Other	70.9%

Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)

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Vasu Gala

Manager, Information Technology Operation/Presales at TechMonarch

A stable solution with an intuitive interface and quick customer service

I have been working with Fortinet FortiGate, WatchGuard, Sophos, and SonicWall. I'm not as comfortable with SonicWall because of their UI and limitations. I prefer Fortinet above all other options. When it comes to configuration, I am confident in my ability to handle various tasks, including creating policies such as firewall rules, web policies, and application policies. Additionally, I can configure VPNs and implement load balancing, among other tasks. Overall, I feel much more comfortable working with Fortinet. Fortinet has made significant improvements by integrating AI with firewalls for threat analysis and prevention. In the past 2-3 years, they have launched FortiSASE and SIEM, and they also provide SOC services. Both Palo Alto and Fortinet FortiGate are excellent. While Fortinet FortiGate comes at higher prices, the functionality and support justify the cost. They promptly resolve firmware issues and inform all support providers about configuration changes.

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reviewer2220669

CEO at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees

Clients have benefited from responsive support and consistent performance

I can share what we appreciate about Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall and what clients generally choose it for. We have had good experience with their responsiveness, which exceeds other products sometimes. Their customer service and price point are competitive for the US market primarily. The centralized management console of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is something we have been struggling with because everybody has their own approach, but most customers have mixed solutions. We end up having customers that are either running two consoles or requiring a third-party solution to monitor everything. From a configuration standpoint, it has been easy to manage. Regarding security, these are security solutions, and when referring to performance, it works effectively. Features are very similar across products. Each vendor has their own distinctive elements, but in general, for the most concerning and most sought-after features, it is very complete.

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reviewer2093205

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees

It has excellent scalability and allows you to execute custom COCR rules, letting you fine-tune agent monitoring

I'm using Tripwire Enterprise version 9.0. In my company, thirty to forty people use Tripwire Enterprise, mainly different types of engineers, governance, risk, compliance, and cybersecurity personnel. I advise people planning to use Tripwire Enterprise to take the training because the solution has a fairly complex interface. You can do a lot of work with it, but it isn't very easy. Tripwire Enterprise is a sophisticated tool. I rate the tool an eight on a scale of one to ten because it does an excellent job of handling the unique challenges of maintaining NERC CIP compliance and monitoring industrial controls.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution is secure."

"The solution is easy to implement and easy to configure. The most valuable feature is FortiGate’s content filtering."

"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate are the ability to work in proxy mode, which other solutions, such as Palo Alto cannot. There are some features that are better that come at no extra license or subscriptions cost, such as basic SD-WAN. The DLT is useful, other solutions have the same feature too, such as Palo Alto."

"It is easy to use and update the software version. It is also useful for integration with other Fortinet products, because my office and company use Fortinet solutions."

"The scalability is very good."

"Its usability is good. We can easily navigate the system, and we have a very good user experience."

"Having IPS helps in ensuring that our network is protected from potential threats, which is crucial as we implement our payment gateway."

"FortiGate Next Generation Firewall has a very high ROI"

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"We like the scalability of Forcepoint because with the Forcepoint NGFW solution, we can scale anything. The solution has central management, so we can manage all the branches and devices centrally in one controller."

"It is a scalable product. I know a customer who has deployed more than 4,000 firewalls in a single deployment."

"I have found that Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is easy to use, highly secure, and the main VPN tunnel is created automatically which is a benefit."

"Forcepoint's stability is satisfactory, for the most part."

"The support is great. They also have very good categorization. It's very good. It captures a lot of threats."

"The product's initial setup phase is easy."

"I like the Firewall and the IPS."

"Next Generation Firewall's best feature is that it can be managed on one platform."

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"Even if you change a single word in Notepad, it will let you know whether it was added, removed, or modified."

"Its reporting features are great. It gives you an in-depth report. Its customization is also great, and it is working fine."

"The most valuable feature is integrity management. I had some discussions with service providers, and they also agreed."

"The most valuable feature is the integrity."

"The product supports different platforms."

"What's most valuable in Tripwire Enterprise is the ability to execute custom COCR rules that lets me fine-tune how I monitor Linux and Windows agents."

"We use Tripwire Enterprise as a tool to test the vulnerability of a network. That is the most valuable feature of the product for us."

"File monitoring is the most valuable feature of the solution."

Cons

"Fortinet technical support is lacking, as OEM support is slightly better."

"FortiGate can only retain logs for 24 hours or 7 days. I'm not sure if it holds them for a longer period, such as for a month."

"They could do more work on FortiAnalyzer in terms of the data and the information coming from it."

"Backup can be improved."

"They have not yet extended to the cloud."

"There are some problems that support cannot give you a logical reason as to why it happened. For example, I had a case where I was dealing with a WhatsApp application that was giving issues. Technical support gave more than one reason it could be giving issues, but none of them solved the problem. Eventually I solved the problem, but it was far from the solutions that support had given."

"Fortinet FortiGate could be improved in terms of user friendliness at the policy level and assigning URL based and keyword based features."

"I would like Fortinet to add more automation to FortiGate."

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"Sometimes Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is not really stable at all. It has many freezes for no reason, and local support needs to reboot it physically by unplugging the power cable and plugging it back in."

"In larger companies with extensive infrastructure, retrieving logs for a longer period of time can sometimes take a bit longer than desired."

"We feel the product's technical support could be better, as this relates to the solution itself, to the installation of the product, and to having a proper understanding of the case."

"It's a complicated firewall. Until you come to know the firewall inducers, most people don't like the firewall because the components for the firewall are a little bit complex. User-friendliness is a little bit tough. It needs to be user-friendly when creating policies, and pushing policies. Committing takes more time compared to Palo Alto."

"The company should update the URL filtering database. They need to enhance the URL filtering and make it easier to customize."

"If I want to allow access to Facebook, yet not allow the user to access videos, then I am not able to do it with this product."

"The ability to dynamically change policies could be improved."

"They should provide more details on potential cyber threats."

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"A lot of network devices need a custom integration."

"An area for improvement in Tripwire Enterprise is stability, as my company had stability issues with the last few versions of the solution. Tripwire Enterprise has been a bit buggy."

"The main way that it can be improved is through better reporting."

"The initial setup is complex."

"It needs more local support from the OEM side. It would be great if this can be improved."

"The Windows online integration license needs to be improved."

"The deployment with certain systems can be difficult and it needs to be simplified."

"Cloud monitoring could be better. It would also be better if the company followed a pay-as-you-use model."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is justified. It's a little pricey, but what you pay for is what you get."

"Currently, we are paying about $1,500 a month for three sites."

"Fortinet FortiGate's price can be reduced."

"If you are looking for a quality product, it will come at a higher price. Expecting them to be significantly cheaper is unrealistic. In terms of pricing, it is a bit costly. However, the functionality and support offered are worth it."

"The pricing is perfect."

"Fortinet FortiGate is cheaper than Palo Alto. It is about 20% cheaper."

"The product is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"Pricing is lower than Cisco."

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"It requires a yearly subscription."

"We have just a subscription for the cloud, and this license is great. The license is so good."

"It is expensive."

"Forcepoint is very expensive but it's really secure."

"Next Generation Firewall is moderately priced."

"I consider Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall's price to be good."

"The big advantage of this solution is that we can select the right model for our requirements, which is not too expensive."

"The pricing should be more competitive against other vendors in the market."

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"Cloud monitoring could be better. It could also be cheaper. It would be better if the company followed a pay-as-you-use model."

"Tripwire is more expensive than Netwrix."

"The licensing depends on the equipment, how many devices and the types of devices."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	357
Midsize Enterprise	132
Large Enterprise	188

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	11

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Large Enterprise	3

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What do you like most about Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?

The product's initial setup phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is limited because I do not work with pricing, but I have exper...

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What needs improvement with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is overall good, but AI enabled features are not available. Many templates and AI...

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What do you like most about Tripwire Enterprise?

The product supports different platforms.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Tripwire Enterprise?

Tripwire is more expensive than Netwrix.

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What needs improvement with Tripwire Enterprise?

The solution has some limitations in OT, IoT, and AIX. The product must provide whitelisting services.

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Also Known As

Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

Forcepoint NGFW, Stonesoft Next Generation Firewall, McAfee Network Security Platform, Intel Security Network Security Platform

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Overview

Fortinet FortiGate is a versatile network security tool offering features like VPN, firewall, web filtering, intrusion prevention, and scalability. It is known for its performance and integration with other Fortinet products, making it a preferred choice for robust cybersecurity.

Fortinet FortiGate stands out as a comprehensive cybersecurity solution with strong performance and ease of configuration. It delivers unified threat management, integrating features such as dynamic routing, SD-WAN support, and centralized management. Despite its strengths, improvements in the web interface's stability, pricing structures, and reporting capabilities are needed. Users seek better integration with third-party tools and automation advancements to enhance the experience further. These enhancements, alongside improvements in bandwidth management and the reduction of licensing costs, are points of interest for users looking to capitalize on FortiGate's extensive capabilities.

What are Fortinet FortiGate's key features?

VPN: Ensures secure remote connections.
Firewall: Protects against unauthorized access.
Web Filtering: Blocks malicious sites and content.
Application Control: Manages and controls applications.
Intrusion Prevention: Detects and prevents vulnerabilities.
SSL Inspection: Enhances security by inspecting encrypted traffic.

What benefits should be considered when evaluating Fortinet FortiGate?

Affordability: Offers cost-effective security solutions.
Reliability: Known for consistent and stable performance.
Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other Fortinet products.
Comprehensive Protection: Provides broad threat protection capabilities.

Fortinet FortiGate is widely implemented across industries as a primary firewall system for securing internet gateways and safeguarding data centers. It supports businesses in achieving SD-WAN integration and enhances cybersecurity by providing essential features like antivirus, web filtering, and application control. Enterprises utilize FortiGate for securing remote connections and ensuring compliance with security standards, making it adaptable for different network sizes and industries.

Fortinet

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is a versatile and comprehensive solution for perimeter security, offering features such as SD-WAN, IPS, VPN, and cloud or on-premises subscription keys. It is preferred by many clients over Cisco and is used for obligation redundancy, VPN access, and as the main point of security in infrastructure.

The product is praised for its simplicity, flexibility, complete feature set, scalability, and central management capabilities. Other valuable features include IPS, firewall, sandbox, application control, filtering, security management center, connectivity, and integration capabilities.

Forcepoint

Tripwire Enterprise is a comprehensive security solution trusted for compliance monitoring, file integrity monitoring, security configuration management, and policy enforcement.

Key features include real-time threat detection, audit/compliance reporting, and scalable configuration management.

Users benefit from improved operations, efficiency, and decision-making capabilities, making it valuable for organizations of all sizes.

Fortra

Sample Customers

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, Oracle, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Vodafone, Orange, BT Group, Telstra, Deutsche Telekom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, CenturyLink, NTT Communications, Tata Communications, SoftBank, China Mobile, Singtel, Telus, Rogers Communications, Bell Canada, Telkom Indonesia, Telkom South Africa, Telmex, Telia Company, Telkom Kenya

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1. Aetna 2. Adobe 3. ADP 4. Airbus 5. Amazon 6. American Express 7. Aon 8. ATT 9. Bank of America 10. Barclays 11. Baxter International 12. Bechtel 13. Boeing 14. Cisco Systems 15. CocaCola 16. Comcast 17. Dell 18. ETRADE 19. ExxonMobil 20. Ford Motor Company 21. General Electric 22. General Motors 23. Google 24. JPMorgan Chase 25. Kraft Foods 26. Lockheed Martin 27. McDonald's 28. Merck 29. Microsoft 30. Morgan Stanley 31. Nike 32. Oracle

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