Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Reviews

We are using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer mainly for reporting and troubleshooting purposes, specifically for log analyzing and threat voting.

The reporting and organizing part of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is very interactive, smooth, and easy to use. The log management is useful as we have connected around two hundred eighty-five walls and around fifteen to twenty plus firewalls with Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, making it highly beneficial compared to logging into each individual firewall.

In the reporting area, some tasks have to be done manually for advanced-level reports, which require customization. Despite this, I appreciate the advanced features available and do not currently see other areas for improvement.

I have used Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for over eight years.

The deployment of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer was easy and smooth.

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is stable, and I would rate its stability as nine out of ten.

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is scalable. We are planning to increase the number of firewalls and platforms.

I am satisfied with Fortinet's technical support. They are effective, and I have no complaints about their service.

Neutral

I did not use any other product of a similar kind before Fortinet FortiAnalyzer.

The initial setup of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer was straightforward. The installation and initial configuration took about one hour.

Only I was involved in the deployment process.

For smaller SMB-level firewalls, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer might not be the best idea for cost-effective implementation. It is better to use FortiAnalyzer FortiCloud's basic features. For firewalls above the ninety-one hundred series, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is recommended.

In the future updates, more graphical views could be beneficial, although the current graphical interface is satisfactory. Overall, I would rate Fortinet FortiAnalyzer an eight out of ten.

On-premises

We use FortiAnalyzer for network security operations, primarily to integrate it with FortiGate firewall and Palo Alto for our firewall operations. FortiAnalyzer provides a very suitable solution for FortiGate firewall since they come from the same vendor, so the integration is very strong.

The most valuable feature of FortiAnalyzer is its visibility, especially in network investigations. When incidents occur in our network, we need to investigate these issues, and FortiAnalyzer provides very strong insights and visibility for troubleshooting and investigation. 

The solution helps in correlating logs centrally, which is beneficial for customers with multiple branches. It is also very suitable for FortiGate firewall operations, and the integration with other Fortinet solutions is strong.

A possible improvement for FortiAnalyzer could be in threat intelligence. This feature might be enhanced to provide better insights and more efficient operations.

I have been working with FortiAnalyzer for almost 15 years.

The solution is very stable. I would rate its stability as a nine out of ten.

FortiAnalyzer is a scalable product. I would rate its scalability as a nine out of ten.

FortiAnalyzer has a very responsive technical support team. They are very good and provide excellent assistance.

Positive

I have used other firewalls such as Citrix NetScaler and Palo Alto. The choice to use FortiAnalyzer was primarily because of the strong integration it offers with FortiGate firewall, due to the same vendor relationship.

The initial setup of FortiAnalyzer was easy. The configuration involved setting up an IP address and integrating with the FortiGate firewall.

I set up FortiAnalyzer by myself. We have a team of five engineers who maintain all data center infrastructures.

By choosing Fortinet's security fabric solutions, we can receive discounts from the vendor, which effectively reduces costs.

In terms of pricing, FortiAnalyzer is not expensive. 

I would rate the pricing as an eight out of ten.

I have worked with Citrix NetScaler ADC and Fortinet's FortiADC, however, FortiAnalyzer was chosen for its strong integration with FortiGate firewalls.

I strongly recommend FortiAnalyzer for users who are already using other Fortinet solutions. 

Overall, I rate FortiAnalyzer as a nine out of ten.

On-premises

I deployed FortiAnalyzer in three projects. I configured it to manage approximately 50 Fortinet devices.

My job was to add new FortiGates and to analyze data on FortiAnalyzer. The system provides valuable insights through information, graphics, and reports. FortiAnalyzer allows easy configuration of routing status protocols, IP interfaces, and DNS settings. Its operation system makes it easier than using Cisco's iOS.

Sometimes, there is a problem with CPU consumption, where one process consumes 100%, and I need to restart FortiAnalyzer to fix this. I am not familiar with the processes of scalability.

I have used Fortinet Solutions for about three to five years.

The version I used was 7.4.2. We faced some CPU consumption issues, which caused the machine to slow down and required a restart of FortiAnalyzer. However, this issue was addressed in later versions.

Sometimes, I need to consult FortinetDocs to understand integration. It is not very easy.

Positive

The initial setup is straightforward and more straightforward than Cisco. It is easy when equipped with the necessary information like device name, IP address, and SNMP configurations.

The impact of the tool is low when the functionalities are inaccessible due to resource consumption. When operations run smoothly, FortiAnalyzer delivers efficiency yet does not significantly impact costs.

I am a technical engineer, so I am not privy to pricing details.

I recommend FortiAnalyzer to companies that have two or more FortiGates for easier report generation and to execute actions through Playbooks.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

I use Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for data analysis and security purposes. It is also used for analyzing logs and services.

The dashboard of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is outstanding with very detailed information. Its services are highly efficient when analyzing logs and services. Users provide feedback that they are highly satisfied with the log analysis and high security for their network. Fortinet FortiAnalyzer also has impressive threat detection capabilities.

I do not have recommendations for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer itself, but the support services need improvement. The support engineers are very slow and incompetent. They are undisciplined when we try to contact them, which is disappointing for us and our clients.

I have been working with Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for around six months.

I give Fortinet FortiAnalyzer a stability rating of ten out of ten as I use it extensively.

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is a scalable product, and I rate it a nine out of ten for scalability.

The support service is very slow and incompetent. The support engineers lack discipline, and both we and our clients experience disappointment with their service.

Negative

The configuration process for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer took around two and a half days. It is a complex procedure and could be made easier.

Two people, including myself and a colleague, took part in the installation.

Clients achieve cost efficiencies when using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer compared to third-party log analyzers, which are significantly more expensive.

For the overall rating, I would give Fortinet FortiAnalyzer a seven out of ten. The reasons for not rating it higher include issues with support and some concerns with FortiGate.

Public Cloud

The primary use case for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is for analyzing and reviewing logs for every device related to Fortinet.

The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is its ability to report for several management tasks in a very short time. This allows for quick analysis and report generation for executives, saving time. Additionally, its incident response is considered decent, and its ease of setup and integration with Fortinet devices centralizes logs in one place.

In the next version, automation analysis should be enhanced.

I have used Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for two and a half years.

The deployment of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer depends on the environment. If it is a small environment, it takes one day with full implementation and integration with every device. A larger environment might take two or three days.

I rate the stability of the solution at nine out of ten.

I rate the scalability of the solution as eight out of ten.

I rate the technical support from Fortinet as eight out of ten.

Positive

I did not use a different solution prior to Fortinet FortiAnalyzer.

The initial setup of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is very easy.

The price of the solution is fair, although I do not remember the exact price.

Based on my experience, I would recommend Fortinet FortiAnalyzer to small companies as it is easy to use and centralizes logs in one place, saving time. There are also options related to IOC and automation, as well as SOAR, which help small environments. Overall, I rate the solution as eight out of ten.

On-premises

I use Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for log storage, log analytics, and generating reports. It also acts as a syslog server as well as a SIEM and SOAR solution. It is integrated with Fortinet solutions like FortiGate, FortiClient, FortiMail, and FortiWeb.

The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer include its capability to act as a syslog server, its SIEM and SOAR capabilities with limited playbooks, and its integration with Fortinet solutions ensures ease of use for users with a Fortinet infrastructure. The device's pricing model also offers good value for money.

The log view for syslog in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer could be improved. A more comprehensive dashboard for syslog would enhance its value.

I have been working with Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for about five years.

I would rate the stability of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer as eight or nine out of ten. It provides a reliable solution for managing network-wide data.

The scalability of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is excellent at a rating of ten out of ten. As a virtual machine or cloud-based solution, it scales efficiently to meet organizational needs.

The customer service and support from Fortinet are rated as eight out of ten. The support quality sometimes varies due to regional support issues, leading to longer response times.

Positive

Before using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, I was using QRadar. I switched because QRadar was expensive.

The initial setup of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is straightforward. It can be deployed on hardware or as a virtual machine, making it simple to execute.

I have seen a return on investment with Fortinet FortiAnalyzer due to its competitive pricing and straightforward licensing model based on the amount of log data processed per day.

Fortinet FortiAnalyzer offers competitive pricing. Its licensing model is based on the amount of log data processed per day, making it more cost-effective compared to QRadar, which is EPS and device-based.

I recommend Fortinet FortiAnalyzer to those who have other Fortinet solutions. It integrates well with Fortinet systems. However, for an organization with no Fortinet solutions, a dedicated SIEM might be better. Overall, I would rate Fortinet FortiAnalyzer eight out of ten.

On-premises

Other

I use the solution in my company to analyze logs and generate reports.

The most valuable features of the solution are report generation and traffic logs. The online traffic report in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is very good. There are different types of reports that one can generate with the tool.

From my point of view, I think everything is okay with the product.

I need some improvements in the support team since it is an area where there are certain shortcomings.

I have been using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for six months.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

The IT team in our company uses the product for report generation. There are around 200 users in our organization, including our core IT team.

My company gets the product updated with the help of Fortinet's support team. My organization downloads the tool's firmware and updates the solution. The tool offers an easy setup phase.

I am a little bit disappointed with the support offered by Fortinet. Sometimes, the support team does not offer timely support or respond to our company's queries. Every time, the support team asks for logs and configuration from my company. Dealing with the support team is a very tedious task. I rate the technical support a seven out of ten.

Neutral

When it came to monitoring and reporting purposes, I used to only use FortiGate's inbuilt features for logs and traffic monitoring. It was only after a while that my company started to use Fortinet FortiAnalyzer.

I rate the product's initial setup phase a ten out of ten, where one means it was a difficult process, and ten means it was an easy phase.

The solution can be deployed in a day.

The product's prices are a bit higher than the other solutions available in the market, but I would say that the tool's quality and support are areas that are good.

Regarding the support, if a customer wants to support or any technical help with the area of configuration, I think the support team must in a timely manner help the customers and understand their problems.

I rate the tool a nine out of ten.

It's working well enough. The solution allows fetching multiple logs across different firewalls. At our company, we use FortiAnalyzer to fetch event and traffic logs. 

In terms of productivity enhancement in our organization, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

One of the solution's most vital features is that it can provide detailed log reports. Using the solution at our company, we can obtain details on the source IP, traffic, and logs for the last three months. 

The solution does not function well when integrated with third-party tools. Logs are not converted to the source and destination IP, and the address or port details are only available in textual format when Fortinet FortiAnalyzer integrates with other vendor tools like Cisco.

I have been using the solution for three years. 

I would rate the scalability an eight out of ten. In our organization, about 40 to 50 devices are integrated into Fortinet FortiAnalyzer. Our organization uses the solution once a week for reporting purposes, and the configuration has been implemented accordingly. 

I would rate the tech support an eight out of ten. 

Positive

Previously, at our company, we used software like Syslog. We switched to Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for the log reporting feature. 

The solution has a user-friendly interface, and our company did not face any issues with deployment or configuration. I would rate the initial setup a seven out of ten. The initial deployment of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer took a couple of weeks at our organization. 

At our company, we primarily deployed the device in a pilot phase, where only ten to fifteen devices were integrated. The solution's behavior was analyzed through log fetching. After analysis, our company deployed the product in the data center, and it started working in a live environment. 

I would rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten. 

The solution is used for configuration changes, security features, IPS, application filtering and sometimes for manual report generation. 

I would rate the product's compliance an eight out of ten. In my opinion, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is a better solution than its competitors. 

At our organization, we have used the solution to automate certain configurations, including email triggering. I would overall rate the solution a seven out of ten.