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PROS

Fortinet FortiDDoS effectively detects and mitigates DDoS attacks across Layer 3 to Layer 7.
The system has negligible to zero false positives in its detection.
Fortinet FortiDDoS can generate and send reports without needing third-party software.
It includes security profiles that protect against DDoS and various other attacks.
Packet inspection is reliable for mitigating DDoS attacks.

CONS

All necessary thresholds should be included in the default configuration to avoid user errors.
Issues with hanging and freezing have been noted in the past year.
The need for analytics and big data integration is apparent.
Improvements in alerts and reporting features are required.
Focus on application traffic management needs enhancement.
 

Fortinet FortiDDoS Pros review quotes

it_user850416 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Manager at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Apr 5, 2018
Among its key features: Detects and mitigates DDoS attacks at L3 to L7; negligible to zero false-positives; Generates and sends reports without the need for an expensive third-party solution.
it_user897687 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Security Engineer at Aplikas
Nov 6, 2018
This solution can protect Layer 3, Layer 4 and Layer 7 attacks of applications for us.
FA
Analyst at Dirección General de Impuestos Internos (DGII)
Mar 11, 2019
It allows me to see all the traffic on my network.
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reviewer1181427 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Network Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Oct 6, 2019
I find the interface easy to use.
reviewer1087524 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Mar 15, 2021
The solution already has security profiles and it can protect from DDoS attacks and other kinds of attacks.
MJ
Vice President & Product Manager at Tocloud
Apr 12, 2021
The solution is very user-friendly and very easy to use.
reviewer1295343 - PeerSpot reviewer
Partenaire, CEO at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Mar 3, 2022
We have researched them all, and it's a good solution all around.
Hasan A. Abu Al-Rob - PeerSpot reviewer
GRC Cyber Security Consultant at RMG Connect -Reporting
Oct 23, 2023
The product allows the users to adjust the thresholds.
Sameer Ghewade - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Information Technology at Parag Milk Foods Ltd
Nov 8, 2023
It is a user-friendly product in terms of monitoring and updating policies.
MR
IT Manager-Infrastructure at Southstar Drug
Nov 13, 2023
The most valuable feature is the cloud DDoS scrubbing capability.
 

Fortinet FortiDDoS Cons review quotes

it_user850416 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Manager at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Apr 5, 2018
All the thresholds that need to be configured should be included in the default so that user will not forget or misconfigure.
it_user897687 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Network Security Engineer at Aplikas
Nov 6, 2018
I find that there have been issues in the past year with the solution hanging. It freezes often.
FA
Analyst at Dirección General de Impuestos Internos (DGII)
Mar 11, 2019
I would like to see analytics, big data.
Find out what your peers are saying about Fortinet, NETSCOUT, Radware and others in Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection. Updated: November 2025.
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reviewer1181427 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Network Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Oct 6, 2019
The solution can be a little more user-friendly and it can be more affordable.
reviewer1087524 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Mar 15, 2021
The web interface could be much better.
MJ
Vice President & Product Manager at Tocloud
Apr 12, 2021
There aren't really any aspects of the solution we are unhappy with. It's been a positive experience overall.
reviewer1295343 - PeerSpot reviewer
Partenaire, CEO at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Mar 3, 2022
The only thing they need to do is to automate it. Today, you must create tools that do not require the use of an expert or anyone with special skills.
Hasan A. Abu Al-Rob - PeerSpot reviewer
GRC Cyber Security Consultant at RMG Connect -Reporting
Oct 23, 2023
Alerts and reporting features must be improved.
Sameer Ghewade - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Information Technology at Parag Milk Foods Ltd
Nov 8, 2023
The product’s pricing needs improvement.
MR
IT Manager-Infrastructure at Southstar Drug
Nov 13, 2023
The primary area for improvement is the on-premises capacity limit, currently fixed at 10 GB.