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Manikandan Kannan - PeerSpot reviewer
Simplifying log management by displaying detailed access information
The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is its ability to simplify and display logs clearly, providing details like which IPs are accessing the system, the destination, and the policies applied. This visualization and detail make managing logs more straightforward. In conjunction with our VMware setup, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer enhances organizational efficiency, meeting the standard log retention period for up to a year.
Mokhammad Rakhman - PeerSpot reviewer
User-friendly dashboard and machine learning capabilities improve threat hunting efficiency
LogRhythm SIEM has strong machine-learning capabilities with behavioral rules and analysis. The seamless integration for case management, along with a user-friendly dashboard user interface, makes tasks like threat hunting more efficient. Analytics and behavioral analysis help me save time with rule creation. Its scalability allows me to add components as needed. Overall, LogRhythm SIEM offers end-to-end visibility with a reasonable price.
it_user700032 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical support is knowledgeable and quick to respond
It is used for compliance Gathering information Scheduling It needs to have better reporting.  More than five years. We have not encountered any issues with stability. We have not encountered any issues with scalability. I would rate the technical support very well as they are…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product works well with other products."
"Separating sections or conditions on Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is quite clear."
"I recommend Fortinet FortiAnalyzer."
"Its robust security and performance are the two main features. We also use the log reporting feature."
"The anti-virus protection it offers our clients is solid."
"The most valuable feature is the capability to create a customized dashboard."
"The reporting features, which offer customization, real-time insights, and compliance support, are particularly noteworthy aspects."
"I completely recommend Fortinet FortiAnalyzer to others."
"LogRhythm NextGen SIEM is customizable, simple to manage, and there are many features. The solution does not require an expert to be able to use it, anyone can use it."
"It's very easy to create the correlation rules with LogRhythm, and there are some advanced features like SIEM and UEBA, which are also very valuable."
"The ability to investigate a particular period of time where you can analyze logs is its most valuable feature."
"The security operation center is excellent."
"LogRhythm NextGen SIEM covers all our primary security analysis needs. It makes it easier for us to analyze threats and improves our response times. It's a versatile platform that performs queries fast compared to other SIEM solutions."
"LogRhythm does a very good job of helping SOCs manage their workflows."
"The alarm functions have helped us cut down on the manual work. They bubble things up to us instead of our having to go look for stuff. Also, from an operational perspective, day to day, the Case Management functions are really useful for us. They allow us to track what we see in the incidents that we have."
"In general, the visibility of events and advanced analysis of events are good."
"​I would rate the technical support very well as they are knowledgeable and quick to respond​."
 

Cons

"Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is not in the cloud environment like some of the other products. There could be a possibility of extending its functionality to the cloud environment. If possible, they could have a deal with or integrate with other firewall manufacturers, like Palo Alto and Cisco, and mix the information. It is a difficult functionality. I don't know if any product in the market provides such functionality."
"The solution is expensive."
"I need some improvements in the support team since it is an area where there are certain shortcomings."
"The cloud version can be expensive. If the customers could get the resources to store the logs on-premises, it would be much better."
"The pricing could be better. They could work to make it more competitive on the market."
"If Fortinet could introduce some firewalling or maybe FortiAnalyzer on the cloud, that would be interesting because I've never seen it on a cloud."
"The technical support is not very reliable."
"Software reports are good but should match the dashboard and include top-level output instead of just base or low-level devices."
"LogRhythm NextGen SIEM is currently based only on the Windows platform. This means that some of our customers have to purchase a Windows license elsewhere. If LogRhythm can move to a Linux platform or a proprietary platform, it would be very helpful."
"We would like to see more things out of the console into the web UI. I guess this is what they are doing in 7.4."
"The installation was a bit complex because we are running a virtual infrastructure."
"One of the challenges of the SIEM for the LogRhythm 7 platform is the amount of time it takes to bring new log sources into the MDI."
"It will definitely help if the parsing side would be much easier, meaning it would be better if we could easily make adjustments on the parser, both on standard and non-standard log sources."
"The product's stability needs improvement."
"The reporting on the dashboard should be improved from a management perspective. It would be helpful if they adjusted the colors and the presentation to make things clearer and easier to read."
"I face stability issues every quarter that necessitate corrective maintenance."
"​It needs to have better reporting. ​"
"​It was very complex. There was poor native correlation. ​"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost and pricing should be in accordance with the calculation of log storage capacity for a time period required for historical analysis."
"Its worth spending on FortiAnalyzer if you have multiple firewalls in your network."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"I believe that Fortinet is a cost-effective brand, making it a competitive option in terms of pricing."
"We pay approximately $11,000 for a three-year license to use Fortinet FortiAnalyzer. When we compared the price of this solution to others it is not expensive. Palo Alto is a more expensive solution."
"The number of licenses required directly corresponds with the number of devices connected."
"All Fortinet programs come at a good price."
"When comparing with other solutions such as Checkpoint and Cisco, Fortinet is priced well."
"The setup and licensing for small and medium size businesses is straightforward, though when it comes to the enterprise it pays to keep in mind the possibility for complications given all the extras and add-ons that may be required."
"I give the price a six out of ten."
"I have seen a measurable decrease in the mean time to detect and respond to threats. We went from not detecting them to detecting them. We can actually pick up what is anomalous in our network now."
"We did a five-year agreement. We pay close to a quarter of a million dollars for our solution."
"When it comes time to renew, they say, "This is what you are using. This is what we can do for you." So, they work with you on pricing."
"Look for whatever will give you the most value. That's the main point. It is not one size fits all."
"LogRhythm's pricing and licensing is extremely competitive and it's one of the top three reasons we continue to invest in the platform."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high, I rate the pricing between six and seven."
"Do a PoC. Make it detailed so it can help later."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
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Government
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Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Government
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Financial Services Firm
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Manufacturing Company
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiAnalyzer?
The reporting features, which offer customization, real-time insights, and compliance support, are particularly notew...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer?
I have experience with pricing, licensing, and setup costs as I prepare quotes for clients. While Fortinet FortiAnaly...
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAnalyzer?
When I had contact with FortiManager and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, it was not so easy, but with some reading or trainin...
What is the difference between log management and SIEM?
Rony, Daniel's answer is right on the money. There are many solutions for each in the market, a lot depends upon you...
What needs improvement with LogRhythm NextGen SIEM?
I cannot think of any specific features that LogRhythm SIEM can improve upon since it supports a wide variety of majo...
What do you like most about LogRhythm SIEM?
I find LogRhythm's log management capabilities to be beneficial.
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LogRhythm NextGen SIEM, LogRhythm, LogRhythm Threat Lifecycle Management, LogRhythm TLM
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