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Fortinet FortiAnalyzer pros and cons

Vendor: Fortinet
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer provides comprehensive log analysis for efficient troubleshooting and audit purposes.
The system offers robust reporting functionality with customization options, which is essential for tracking security events and compliance.
The integration with FortiGate firewall improves network investigations and management with detailed insights and correlations.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer simplifies deployment and scales effectively, supporting dynamic enterprise environments.
It offers strong technical support and integrates well with various network infrastructure components.

CONS

FortiAnalyzer requires improvements in real-time log monitoring, as it can experience delays or become unresponsive.
Customization in reporting should be enhanced, allowing users to generate reports without complicated scripting.
The lack of scalability with FortiAnalyzer is a concern, limiting its application in larger network environments.
Technical support from Fortinet is frequently slow and unreliable, requiring faster response times.
FortiAnalyzer struggles with integration across different vendors, emphasizing the need for compatibility beyond Fortinet's own products.
 

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Pros review quotes

it_user798012 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 7, 2018
Log View is the most valuable part for us, as we can view logs from different Fortigates on a single GUI.
it_user691644 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer with 201-500 employees
Jan 10, 2018
Storage in SSD helps in generating customized reports.
it_user818136 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Associate Consultant - Network at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Feb 12, 2018
It gives us reporting features, which are helpful in the case of troubleshooting and audit purposes.
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RP
Consultor de Seguridad at Netrix, LLC (X956)
Jun 19, 2018
It supports SQL for logging and reporting. Log data is inserted into the SQL database for log view and report generation.
MD
Network & Security Administrator at Diamond Bank Plc
Aug 26, 2019
It is a simple and solution.
MN
Head of Service at MPM
Aug 26, 2019
The feature I find most useful is the handy dashboard.
HM
Network Administrator at a university with 501-1,000 employees
Aug 26, 2019
We use this functionality every day, and obtain reports on things like how many people are using the VPN, which websites are being accessed, and whether hackers are trying to penetrate into our network.
MA
Information Security Specialist at Ministry of Heritage and Culture
Aug 28, 2019
The IBS (Intent Based Segmentation) and application web filtering are the most valuable aspects of the solution.
it_user494214 - PeerSpot reviewer
System & Network Administrator at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Aug 29, 2019
It has a simplified and user-friendly interface.
DP
Technical lead at Rogers Capital Technology Services Ltd
Aug 29, 2019
The program is stable and it gives me great visibility.
 

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Cons review quotes

it_user798012 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 7, 2018
I think some improvement is required in real-time log monitoring, as sometimes it gets stuck or displays results after a delay.
it_user691644 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer with 201-500 employees
Jan 10, 2018
The following could be better: operation and maintenance, high-availability architecture, and management link embedded in the transmission link.
it_user818136 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Associate Consultant - Network at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Feb 12, 2018
It should have customized reports as well. While it currently has them, you need to write a script which is not straightforward.
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RP
Consultor de Seguridad at Netrix, LLC (X956)
Jun 19, 2018
It is very important that FAZ can support FortiController as the architecture designed for the network. FortiController should be registered in FAZ at least for event logs.
MD
Network & Security Administrator at Diamond Bank Plc
Aug 26, 2019
I'm looking for something more efficient to analyze different foreign things. That's why FortiSIEM could compete with FortiAnalyzer.
MN
Head of Service at MPM
Aug 26, 2019
I would like to see an improvement in the technical support. Stronger authentication will also be a plus.
HM
Network Administrator at a university with 501-1,000 employees
Aug 26, 2019
When somebody is new to the system they find it difficult to perform certain operations, like backups, and to see where the reports are.
MA
Information Security Specialist at Ministry of Heritage and Culture
Aug 28, 2019
The solution could use more graphics and be more specific in the dashboard. This way, I'm able to understand everything and effectively understand what's going on, including what's incoming and outgoing. Right now, I have to look up everything. I need a dashboard so that I can see specific items right there in one place.
it_user494214 - PeerSpot reviewer
System & Network Administrator at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Aug 29, 2019
When it comes to pushing logs to a SIEM, most of the time we have some issues when it comes to filtering.
DP
Technical lead at Rogers Capital Technology Services Ltd
Aug 29, 2019
The technical support is not very good.