Fortinet FortiGate Reviews

We primarily use this solution as a security perimeter and for VPN. We are partners of Fortinet. 

I like the anti-malware and web filtering features. 

The solution could be more evenly structured and I'd like to see orchestration in the calls included. The solution currently lacks that feature. 

I've been using this solution for 12 months. 

The stability is great. 

The solution is scalable.

The technical support is good. We rely a lot on the documentation which is a good standard. 

I previously used Meraki but I prefer Fortinet for its value and software capabilities. It's better than any of the other products in this field. 

The initial setup is very easy. Deployment time depends on the complexity of the situation. 

We pay an annual license fee - I get a good price on this product.

I would rate this solution an eight out of 10. 

Our primary use is for firewall protection. 

It provides security purposes, and it makes our network safe from outside attacks.

The most valuable feature is the bundled subscription, which is IPS, TV and web filtering. I also like the application control.

I think they need to improve more in order to be a competitor with the leaders of the field. 

It is stable, there is not too much downtime.

They need to be competitive with other solutions.

I use Fortinet Fortigate. First of all, I use them as perimeter firewall. Secondly, I use it for a  data center firewall for internal segmentation.

The main benefit is the grouping of our security monitoring. I have all of my solutions from the same brand, Fortinet. I have only one console, one dashboard, all the security incidents that occurs on the network.

The Fortinet FortiGate product has original features that we use. 

These features include:

• IPS
• Anti-Malware
• Web Application Firewall

I am looking to implement key authentication for admin access for the Fortinet product.

The technical support is great. 

I was involved in the initial setup. When we decided to use Fortinet, we were already a customer of Fortinet. So, my previous firewall also was Fortinet and the experience with the brand and with the provider was very good. We have no issues. We like to keep with the same brand.

Fortinet is a very good solution. It would not be a mistake to choose Fortinet as a solution.

In the past, we had evaluated Palo Alto and Cisco as possible solutions. 

SSL VPN, Site to Site VPN, UTM features and web override are nice features.

They need to improve a bit the SSL VPN to integrate with Sharepoint single sign on, with form base, Windows claim base and SALM base authentication.

For the last 3 years

Yes but that was resolved.

Yes, sometimes the CPU and memory get to 99% utilization but when this happens no users are working and no updates for windows are configured.

Yes, somewhat.

The level of customer service is bad because support is very pathetic.

Support is very pathetic.

No

Straightforward

In house

Yes

The solution is recommended for medium-sized and enterprise businesses that want their sensitive information secured.

There are lots of features and most of them are deployed for internet security. Users are protected if they accidentally go to some malicious sites.

The way everything is set up could be easier. Currently, people need a lot of experience and knowledge to administer it and to link it to devices.

I have been using the solution for approximately four years.

The solution is very reliable.

My colleagues have easily switched licenses and features for the device. There was not any complication, it was really intuitive.

Technical support agents are really responsive. They are a small company, but they are providing high-quality technical support every time we contact them.

The initial set up is complicated.

The price for the device and software is high. However, the solution is of good quality and has a lot of features. Licensing is on a yearly basis, it can also be purchased for a couple of years ahead. For example, for a single year or three years. If you purchase a license for a longer period you receive a discount or some type of credit. 

We are recommending this solution to help increase the possibilities of securing internal systems of companies against intrusions.

I rate Fortinet FortiGate an eight out of ten.

FortiGate is used as the primary firewall and malware detection device for the company.

This solution allows solid VPN service for access from the field, and the anti-virus/anti-malware detection works well.

SSL-VPN is very useful for us and has been very reliable.

The user interface could be improved to make it less confusing and easier to set up. There are too many pull-down menus.

I have been using FortiGate for five years.

I primarily use this product as a firewall protection. 

With Fortigate, I find fewer attacks. The console easily alerts me about possible attacks so I can prevent the malware attacks.

It is easy to use.

The UTM filtering control could be improved. 

I do not have problems with the stability of the solution. It works well.

We do not use a lot of tech support. It is not readily available in our area.

The price of the solution is not expensive. It is affordable.

I use this product on AWS. FortiGate's VM GUI is slightly different than the hardware devices.

It is a one box solution, which covers most of the edge device’s requirements.

I have found FortiGuard Services to be valuable.

It needs to improve its ISP load balancing.

No issues.

No issues.

I would rate technical support as a seven out of 10.

We had a previous solution, but switch because FortiGate is a one box solution.

Initial setup was not complex.

Easy to understand licensing requirements.

• Palo Alto Networks
• Cisco ASA

Easy to implement, and it is also reliable.