Fortinet FortiGate SWG Reviews

We used the solution for the client environment.

The solution is easy to use and checks the access control as a firewall. We did not face any challenges while integrating the solution into our infrastructure. Fortinet FortiGate SWG is easy to use.

Fortinet FortiGate SWG can't be used on its own, and you have to get FortiAnalyzer.

I have been using Fortinet FortiGate SWG for three years.

Fortinet FortiGate SWG is a very stable solution.

Fortinet FortiGate SWG is a scalable solution.

The solution's initial setup is simple once you get a hang of it. All the documentation is available to help with the setup.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Our standard practice involves tailoring deployments to meet specific customer needs. Typically implemented at the network edge, FortiGate SWG addresses diverse security requirements. Use cases include securing online services, protecting internal servers in a DMZ for LAN user access, and employing a segmented approach where different firewalls safeguard distinct zones, collaborating to manage and pass traffic for unique security needs. One of the firewalls also serves as the primary filter for internet traffic.

Web filters, particularly web application controls, grant us the ability to regulate user access effectively. Among the various features, I find web application control and IPS to be the most valuable.

There's room for improvement in the interface, especially following their upgrade to version nineteen. The issue arises from the increased complexity, where tasks like defining the NAS require navigating a separate window, and regular policy configurations are done in a different window.

I have been using it for seven years.

I would rate its stability capabilities nine out of ten.

Regarding scalability, I would rate Fortinet highly, giving them eight out of ten due to the effectiveness of their new hardware, which greatly enhances scalability. We've carried out installations for a variety of setups, spanning from small to medium-sized deployments.

I would rate its technical support services seven out of ten.

Neutral

WatchGuard deserves credit for offering multiple options, including a client base and a comprehensive reporting feature, all within a unified license and toolset.

I would rate the initial setup six out of ten in terms of complexity.

The deployment can take up to a week but typically can be done in a couple of days.

We essentially customize implementations based on the customer's chosen appliance. The cost varies depending on the specific appliance they purchase. We provide coverage for whatever they acquire, and throughout the year, we pay different amounts to various vendors. The cost has increased since the update so I would rate it eight out of ten.

In terms of reliability and security, FortiGate stands out. WatchGuard excels in additional features, offering the best reporting and various configuration options. While Sophos is also strong in security, I would rate it slightly lower than FortiGate. Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.

We use Fortinet FortiGate SWG to secure both Internet-facing and internal applications.

The web solutions are the most important features.

The solution could add API protection.

I have been using Fortinet FortiGate SWG for a year.

The product is stable.

The solution is scalable.

Support is good.

Positive

The deployment depends on the requirements. It takes a minimum of one day to complete.

The initial setup is managed by a partner.

Three to four people are enough for setup, depending on the tools. You need a network engineer, a partner, and a firewall engineer to install.

The product is expensive. It comes with a yearly subscription, which includes support and everything.

Maintenance is easy. One person is enough to do the regular maintenance, but two are suitable for feasibility.

The product is good. It does the job of what is said. It is very stable and reliable. One should consider based on the POC and their requirement, but for our requirement, FortiGate was the one to go for.

We use it for Internet-facing applications and web-based applications. We use it more as a web solution. There might be other use cases or other requirements for other companies.

Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

We use the product as a network service for our customers.

The product's most valuable features are SD-WAN and the integration of WiFi and switches.

It is complicated to manage different kinds of on-premise boxes.

We have been using Fortinet FortiGate SWG for nine years. At present, we are using the latest version.

I rate Fortinet FortiGate SWG's stability a ten out of ten.

We have around 3000 Fortinet FortiGate SWG end users, including small and medium businesses. I rate its scalability a nine out of ten.

I rate the initial setup process a three out of ten. It takes two hours to complete.

I implemented the product myself.

I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten. The additional cost depends on the extra feature requirements.

Fortinet FortiGate SWG is easy to set up and combine with switches and WiFi networks of appliances. I rate it a nine out of ten.

The product has the most valuable configuration, offloading, and security features.

Fortinet FortiGate SWG's SSL offloading features need improvement.

We have been using Fortinet FortiGate SWG for five years.

I recommend Fortinet FortiGate SWG to larger companies as the lease line is expensive. It is suitable for companies who are running web applications. It is not a necessity for small businesses.

The product's tier-one support process is time-consuming. It takes time to reach the right person to sort out the issues.

Neutral

I have previously worked with a product related to SSL offloading and caching through a reverse proxy. Currently, we are serving the small and medium-sized business (SMB) segment, where the requirements and infrastructure may not necessitate SSL offloading and related features due to the absence of web servers within their networks. Simpler and more streamlined solutions suffice for their requirements in such cases.

The initial setup process is easy. It takes two or three hours for basic implementation. At the same time, it takes around two days to perform a clone test. It includes fine-tuning, optimizing, and transforming it to the environment once stabilized.

The product is expensive.

I rate Fortinet FortiGate SWG an eight out of ten. It has a lower failure rate in terms of configuration. Once it is configured, it keeps running for years. However, they have increased the process by almost 60% to 70%.

I’m using Fortinet FortiGate SWG to study it as a proposal for our clients in Brazil.

The solution reduced a few tickets from our operations center, and we're able to work better with flash incidents.

The solution is easy to implement and easy to configure. The most valuable feature is FortiGate’s content filtering.

The price could be improved.

I’ve used the solution for four years and I’m currently using the latest version.

I rate FortiGate SWG’s stability a ten out of ten.

I rate FortiGate SWG’s scalability an eight out of ten.

The solution is easy to use, and it’s a great solution. I rate Fortinet FortiGate SWG a ten out of ten.

The initial setup was straightforward.

I have seen an ROI using FortiGate SWG.

We use FortiGate SWG as our edge firewall for protecting on-prem traffic. It provides routing and filtering. FortiGate is only protecting abiyt 300 users at our corporate headquarters, but we have five hundred locations all over Pakistan that are not covered by this firewall policy. We're looking for a cloud-based firewall that can be deployed at remote locations and managed remotely through this FortiGate firewall. 

The interface is user-friendly, so it's easy to add policies and block traffic. 

We also have FortiAnalyzer deployed here, so we want to enable the soft functionality of FortiGate and built-in compression for a firewall VPN use case. We want the ability to deploy a gateway for HTTPS enabled on this firewall. It is currently only for use in our headquarters.

We have used FortiGate for around eight years.

FortiGate SWG is highly stable.

FortiGate SWG is scalable because it has the ability to add a SOAP module. 

Setting up FortiGate is straightforward, and deployment takes about a week, including the time needed to migrate our security policies. We took backups from our legacy firewall solution and installed them on FortiGate. It was simple because all our previous firewalls were also Fortinet. 

Oh, yes. We pay we already we are already paying license. We have recently got a subscription and also description we are seeing.

I rate Fortinet FortiGate SWG eight out of 10. I recommend FortiGate SWG as an on-prem edge device or routing solution. It is user-friendly, easy to manage, and protects us from external threats. We have had no issues with filtering or anything else so far. 

We are primarily using the solution as a hosted gateway.

The solution is stable and reliable. The performance has been good.

We have found the product to be scalable. 

The manageability has been excellent so far. 

The initial setup is pretty simple and straightforward. 

The product needs to drastically improve its reporting capability. Right now, that is what is lacking. They need to offer monitoring dashboards.

The product should be more user-friendly and attractive. The interface doesn't look as nice as it could. 

I've just used the solution for a few months. 

The performance has been great. it's stable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It is reliable. 

The scalability is good. If a company needs to expand, it can do so.

We have 80 to 100 people on the solution currently. 

Technical support is great. It's already pretty fast. 

We did not use a different solution previously.

The implementation process is easy. It's not overly difficult. 

The last time we set it up, it took a maximum of 45 minutes to one hour to deploy - apart from the racking. When it is on-prem and I install it in the rack, it’s powered on, then the configuration takes a maximum of 45 minutes.

We only needed one technical person to manage the deployment. 

We have a consultant that helps us with setting up the solution. Actually, we have the managed service with them as well.

We have a three-year licensing agreement with FortiGate. 

I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.

I'd advise potential new users that, if they want to use it, they need to plan and design their business case, including what things they want to use and how to publish their application securely. If they can plan ahead, then they will be successful during deployment.