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FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) pros and cons

Vendor: Fortinet
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall scales effectively and offers advanced monitoring capabilities.
The ATP next-generation firewall is highlighted as the most valuable feature.
It provides comprehensive coverage of threats and is reliable, with documentation and online resources being valuable.
The ability to launch third-party software is a standout feature due to the variety of software available.
Multiple features in one license make FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall a cost-effective choice.

CONS

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall should include a DNS option.
Support could be improved.
The cost is very high.
Version upgrade descriptions need more detail.
SSL certificate issues occasionally occur.
 

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) Pros review quotes

AG
May 1, 2024
The ability to launch third-party software is one of the best features because of the variety of software available. For me, it's one of the best ones.
BilalAslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 19, 2023
The solution can scale well.
MuhammadJahangir - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 11, 2024
FortiGate's offering of many features in one license is cost-effective.
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KK
Nov 16, 2023
The focus is on the comprehensive coverage of threats and the reliability of the chosen solution. Ease of use and familiarity are crucial.
Noor-E-MozammilAlighan - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 24, 2023
Unlike other products, the FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall has many features under one appliance.
EmilioPalma - PeerSpot reviewer
May 3, 2024
I have configured some SD-WAN features, and it's worked pretty well. It manages pretty well, connecting all links to the firewall. It can lower balance and traffic management.
Omar Urquijo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 6, 2024
The important part of FortiGate CNF is the UPM. It has a significant impact on the network by providing additional attributes such as a binder filter. This feature is very beneficial.
Mohd. Rivai - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 5, 2023
The tool's documentation and online resources availability have been valuable.
AdnanKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 4, 2024
The platform has good stability.
NK
Oct 4, 2023
The solution is very advanced and has good monitoring features.
 

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) Cons review quotes

AG
May 1, 2024
The deployment process is complex.
BilalAslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 19, 2023
I'd like them to add a DNS option for FortiGate.
MuhammadJahangir - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 11, 2024
For scalability, if the hardware isn't fit or working, the box needs changing.
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KK
Nov 16, 2023
There could be more detailed descriptions regarding version upgrades, particularly in terms of the upgrade process.
Noor-E-MozammilAlighan - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 24, 2023
The solution is not stable in terms of switching.
Omar Urquijo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 6, 2024
We sometimes encounter issues with the SSL certificate.
Mohd. Rivai - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 5, 2023
The solution needs to improve on box clustering and IPS configuration.
AdnanKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 4, 2024
They should offer more affordable renewal options or flexible plans for license upgrades.
NK
Oct 4, 2023
The product is very expensive.
Armando Gómez - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 8, 2023
There is room for improvement in terms of support.