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FortiSASE vs Lumen SASE Solutions comparison

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Categories and Ranking

iboss
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Ranking in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Secure Web Gateways (SWG) (5th), Internet Security (3rd), Web Content Filtering (1st), Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) (7th), ZTNA as a Service (7th)
FortiSASE
Ranking in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
6th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Lumen SASE Solutions
Ranking in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
16th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) category, the mindshare of iboss is 2.3%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of FortiSASE is 7.6%, up from 7.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lumen SASE Solutions is 0.7%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
FortiSASE7.6%
iboss2.3%
Lumen SASE Solutions0.7%
Other89.4%
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2701851 - PeerSpot reviewer
Managing Director
Enhances web security with a single pane of glass and flexible deployment
I don't see any need for improvement; one of the really good things about iboss as a company is that they listen to customer feedback. I have suggested enhancements, and they are responsive, making changes for the better, and they do a lot of testing. To improve iboss, although we haven't used it, we considered the VPN solution that comes with the highest tier licensing, which includes DLP and various other add-ons. We prefer using another product which automatically logs you back onto your network when turning on your PC. With iboss, the connection is manual, which doesn't meet our needs. Additionally, sizing can be tricky because, although the initial recommendations may seem adequate, actual usage may require more gateways than anticipated.
LK
Head Vice President, Delivery at Gehnax Technologies LLP
Implementation complexity challenges are addressed and bundled solution offers significant ROI
For other solutions such as FortiAnalyzer and FortiSIEM, integration is easy, but it's not straightforward due to license complexity. As FortiSASE is new in the market in India, if you want to use a Delhi data center, you need a separate license, and if you have a different kind of firewall, you cannot transfer your license from one box to another box. FortiSASE implementation is too complex where other products take two to three months or maximum four months to implement, FortiSASE took more than double that time. The product appears to have been launched without being tested properly in real market conditions. While testing may have been done in lab environments, real-time scenarios seem to be missing from this solution. The SPA licenses are limited to the box UTM, UTM make and model. If someone has a UTM currently and plans to upgrade or downgrade in the coming year after procuring the SPA license for three years, they cannot transfer those licenses to another box, which is a challenge that needs improvement.
reviewer2398200 - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Information Security Officer at a university with 11-50 employees
Used for remote user access, simplifying cybersecurity, and improving WAN connectivity
Lumen uses Fortinet as a foundational piece of one version of their service. You could also use Versa Networks. For me, the two best ones are Fortinet and Versa Networks. Fortinet has its own hardware, which is better because you're going with their global hardware manufacturer, which makes the fastest chips for that type of service. I know that Lumen uses Fortinet equipment in their telecom and cybersecurity networks within their company. You get a very streamlined network if you're connecting to their Fortinet equipment through their SASE service. Since Versa Networks is not based on Fortinet, there's no Versa equipment in the core of the Lumen network, like Fortinet. That's the main difference to me. You're diversifying by getting the advantages of having a lot of computing power in the Fortinet equipment. With Versa Networks, you cannot keep pace with the higher volumes or if you're doing a lot of mobile configurations. You're better off with all the options you have of having the advantage of using Fortinet equipment for different types of uses. Versa Networks is not a cybersecurity hardware company, and they are missing that whole extra advantage.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise5
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with iboss?
For zero trust implementation, we encountered complexity issues, especially with a large infrastructure company Exxon...
What is your primary use case for iboss?
Previously when I used iboss, we did the POC for iboss for ExxonMobil. Four or five people wanted to move from our ol...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for iboss?
Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing, iboss is not cheap, and that's my only concern. There are cheaper alte...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FortiSASE ?
The pricing, licensing, and setup costs of FortiSASE are very advantageous if you are already a Fortinet customer. If...
What needs improvement with FortiSASE ?
Areas of FortiSASE that could be improved or enhanced in future releases are related to being more open to supporting...
What is your primary use case for FortiSASE ?
FortiSASE is typically used by customers with two major concerns: many branches or stores and sometimes remote worker...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lumen SASE Solutions?
The solution's pricing is totally reasonable compared to trying to do it yourself. We save a lot of money with Lumen ...
What is your primary use case for Lumen SASE Solutions?
The solution is mainly used for remote user access, simplifying cybersecurity, and improving WAN connectivity.
What advice do you have for others considering Lumen SASE Solutions?
Lumen SASE is a global solution. It's a conglomeration of networks acquired over the years, and it can connect you to...
 

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More than 4,000 global enterprises trust the iboss Cloud Platform to support their modern workforces, including a large number of Fortune 50 companies.
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