Fortinet FortiSIEM vs Meraki Dashboard comparison

The compared Fortinet and Cisco solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet is ranked #7 in SIEM , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 3.3% mindshare in the category. Cisco is ranked #19 in NMS , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 82% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Cisco users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiSIEM

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98% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiSIEM and Meraki Dashboard based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Fortinet FortiSIEM vs. Meraki Dashboard Report (Updated: May 2020).

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Fortinet FortiSIEM vs. Meraki Dashboard

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiSIEM

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (7th)

Meraki Dashboard

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (19th)

Mindshare comparison

Fortinet FortiSIEM and Meraki Dashboard aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiSIEM is designed for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and holds a mindshare of 3.3%, up 3.0% compared to last year.
Meraki Dashboard, on the other hand, focuses on Network Monitoring Software, holds 1.3% mindshare, down 2.0% since last year.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Network Monitoring Software

Featured Reviews

Oliver Jackson

Network Engineer at Laminar Communications Pty Ltd

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…

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Bilal-Ahmed

IT Manager at Fawaz

Seamless connectivity and comprehensive control over network devices

All of the features we are looking for are already in control. I think those features, which we are not currently utilizing, are already there. For example, the control for the cameras and everything else. The cameras are not connected through Meraki, but all other devices are on Meraki networks.

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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

"To add workers and even collectors is pretty easy."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM provides good detection against advanced threats."

"The most fascinating aspect of FortiSIEM is its integration with the MITRE ATT&CK framework."

"FortiSIEM allows you to match IPs with threat intelligence feeds from sources like Kaspersky or Anomali, adding valuable context."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to view all the network events on a single pane and find the point of contact or point of the incident."

"We have many application systems, and I can set up Fortinet FortiSIEM for users to monitor their systems."

"The product is quite well-organized. The GUI makes it easy to navigate."

"Its automated response feature has benefited our customer communication. Analysts feel more confident in providing timely responses."

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"The most valuable feature for me is the cloud dashboard."

"What I found most valuable in Meraki Dashboard is that it's well-organized, easy to use, and practical."

"What I found most valuable in the Meraki Dashboard is straight monitoring of the different devices, as well as the ability to easily set up VPNs, for example, both Meraki client VPNs and non-Meraki VPNs for different organizations that work with my company. I also like that the tool is a really good firewall."

"The initial setup process is quite simple."

"Meraki dashboard deserves an Oscar."

"Meraki Dashboard offers an exceptional centralized management solution that allows easy updates and monitoring of various network features, including bandwidth usage and content filtering."

"The product can scale if you need it to."

"Meraki Dashboard centralizes control of all our equipment into one cloud-based console, so we can manage it from anywhere. We can resolve problems remotely outside of business hours because it is on the cloud. You can use the dashboard to change security settings or configure routers and switches."

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Cons

"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 solution's technical support didn't help our company a lot."

"Network detection and response is a separate product."

"The solution needs to do a better job with third party integration. Right now, that's lacking on the solution. I specifically am talking about the AWS environment. Most of the AWS environment products do not have that capability to integrate."

"Customer support service could be better."

"Our team tried configuring MS SQL database logs with Fortinet FortiSIEM, but it did not work for some time."

"The UI could improve in Fortinet FortiSIEM. Humans view the UI frequently for data and if it was more visually pleasing it would be beneficial."

"With FortiSIEM, the issue has to do with the ways we can generate a report. It's not as flexible compared to that with other SIEM tools, like Splunk."

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"There is a need for price reductions in developing countries, as the cost of Meraki is quite high."

"It would be helpful to have the ability to create a floor plan based on an existing PDF or JPEG, which is automatically converted into a usable network map."

"The one issue that we have had is that the VPN tunnel would go down unless you worked out with the ISP that you would be using a static IP address on the WAN interface."

"You can't really clone or replicate a device, that sort of feature would be useful. You can clone the site but you cannot clone the device."

"What needs improvement in Meraki Dashboard is its configuration. It'll also be better if the tool has more functionality, and that is what I'd like to see in its next release."

"This solution can be quite complicated to configure and manage, unless you have a technical person with specific knowledge working on it."

"The price could be lower because the license for access points is expensive."

"Meraki Dashboard could improve integration with non-Cisco platforms."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its price can be better. We are Fortinet partners, so we can get discounts, but its price can be an issue at the beginning for others. There is a licensing scheme for every case. There are three licensing schemes that we can choose from."

"Pricing is acceptable for more than 90% of our customers, as they normally get discounts."

"FortiSIEM's licensing is based on EPS, and its pricing is competitive in the market."

"Pricing is determined based on the customer's budget."

"We pay for a license for FortiSIEM. We pay for the license and renewal."

"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 solution is available for both, perpetual and subscription licenses."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is not an expensive solution."

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"Meraki Dashboard is a utility and portal that's part of the Meraki solution."

"My view is that it's expensive, but it's the best."

"The pricing for a small setup is only a few hundred dollars a year. The fee is subscription-based."

"It is said to be expensive."

"The Meraki Dashboard has more competitive pricing."

"Meraki Dashboard's pricing is reasonable. It is sold yearly, typically for one, three, or five years. I rate its pricing a five out of ten."

"The licensing fees are $180 USD, per AP, for three years."

"Licensing is around under 1000 pounds. The licensing is either one year, three years, five years or ten years and during the licensing, we can choose to renew it per year or per every three years. We've got a license for three years. It's about 160 or about 200 pounds each."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Government

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

22%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Educational Organization

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By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSIEM?

Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users.

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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.

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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...

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What do you like most about Meraki Dashboard?

We greatly utilize the network because we can plug it into the DNS, VPN, or equipment. It's very good. Meraki Dashboard enhances wireless network management. We appreciate its flexibility, as it al...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki Dashboard?

The cost of the Meraki solution is high, which may not be affordable for smaller companies, especially in developing countries.

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What needs improvement with Meraki Dashboard?

The aspect I find challenging about this solution is that it is too extensive and complex. For example, when comparing Meraki Dashboard to Juniper Mist, the latter is quite simple. Mist is a very a...

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Also Known As

FortiSIEM, AccelOps

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Overview

FortiSIEM (formerly AccelOps 4) provides an actionable security intelligence platform to monitor security, performance and compliance through a single pane of glass.

Companies around the world use FortiSIEM for the following use cases:

Threat management and intelligence that provide situational awareness and anomaly detection
Alleviating compliance mandate concerns for PCI, HIPAA and SOX
Managing “alert overload”
Handling the “too many tools” reporting issue
Addressing the MSPs/MSSPs pain of meeting service level agreements

Fortinet

Meraki Dashboard is a comprehensive cloud-based platform that offers centralized management and control for all Meraki networking and security products. It provides a user-friendly interface, allowing administrators to easily monitor and configure their network infrastructure from anywhere. With real-time visibility, troubleshooting becomes effortless, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.

The intuitive dashboard offers a holistic view of the network, enabling quick identification of potential issues and proactive measures. It simplifies network deployment and scaling, with zero-touch provisioning and automatic firmware updates. The robust security features include advanced threat protection, content filtering, and VPN connectivity.

Meraki Dashboard also offers powerful analytics and reporting capabilities, providing valuable insights into network usage, application performance, and user behavior. With its seamless integration and scalability,

Meraki Dashboard is the ideal solution for organizations of all sizes, ensuring efficient network management and enhanced productivity.

Cisco

Sample Customers

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.

Coop eG, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Priefert Manufacturing, Century Care Management, Clifton College, Zürs Ski Resort, Capital FM Arena, MAXI Autohöfe

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Fortinet FortiSIEM vs. Meraki Dashboard

May 2020

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