We use it as a security solution.
IT Manager at PTECH
Filled with excellent content and is a very competitive option
Pros and Cons
- "Fortinet FortiGate SWG's content is its most valuable feature."
- "Fortinet FortiGate SWG can be expensive for some customers."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Fortinet FortiGate SWG's content is its most valuable feature.
What needs improvement?
Fortinet's licensing is high compared to other products.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiGate SWG for ten years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable, and I rate the solution's stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
A few private and government companies use Fortinet FortiGate SWGs. It is popular among enterprise customers.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service team is helpful. They have good technicians.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Fortinet FortiGate SWG can be expensive for some customers. We recently had a project for a customer where we could not protect the cost, so we had to look elsewhere.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution. Fortinet FortiGate SWG is better than the market alternatives. It's easy to install and manage, and I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Jefe de Infraestructura y Servicios de TI at Grupo ASD
Highly stable, quick setup, and helpful support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate SWG is its stability."
- "We are providing VoIP and the IP licensing could improve in Fortinet FortiGate SWG."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Fortinet FortiGate SWG as a firewall.
How has it helped my organization?
This solution has helped our organization because it is connected to the internet and has provided us with stable VPNs and networking solutions.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate SWG is its stability.
What needs improvement?
We are providing VoIP and the IP licensing could improve in Fortinet FortiGate SWG.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiGate SWG for approximately one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of Fortinet FortiGate SWG a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the scalability of Fortinet FortiGate SWG a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I rate the support of Fortinet FortiGate SWG a ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Fortinet FortiGate SWG is simple and quick.
What was our ROI?
We have received a return on investment.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Fortinet FortiGate SWG a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Analista de segurança da informação at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
A comprehensive web filtering and security solution for enhanced protection
Pros and Cons
- "It offers web filtering capabilities at a more affordable price compared to other solutions like PSMs or NETGEAR."
- "Integrating OpenVPN with FortiGate would provide a powerful combination of secure remote access and comprehensive network security."
What is our primary use case?
It provides features such as web filtering, antivirus, data loss prevention, and application control.
What is most valuable?
It offers web filtering capabilities at a more affordable price compared to other solutions like PSMs or NETGEAR.
What needs improvement?
Integrating OpenVPN with FortiGate would provide a powerful combination of secure remote access and comprehensive network security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been testing it for few weeks now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
After using it for several weeks, I found it to be operating smoothly and stable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
When comparing Fortinet FortiGate with DSOS and NETGEAR, it is important to note that FortiGate does not have native support for OpenVPN, whereas other options offer those features. However, FortiGate excels in terms of comprehensive network security, with a wide array of antivirus and security solutions available.
How was the initial setup?
It is easy to set up and configure, instilling confidence in its reliability.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is a cost-effective solution that meets the user's needs.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate it ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

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