We use the tool to support critical systems in sectors like energy and water companies.
Chief Executive Officer at EE Solutions GmbH
Doesn't have good usability
Pros and Cons
- "The integration between switches, access points, management, analyzer, and other components is excellent. Everything is stable and can be managed from one place."
- "The tool's usability isn't very comfortable, and there’s a gap between what we need and what it currently offers."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The integration between switches, access points, management, analyzer, and other components is excellent. Everything is stable and can be managed from one place.
What needs improvement?
The tool's usability isn't very comfortable, and there’s a gap between what we need and what it currently offers.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool's stability an eight out of ten.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate Fortinet FortiNAC's scalability an eight out of ten. My company has 250 users.
How are customer service and support?
My impressions about Fortinet FortiNAC's support are not good.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's deployment is complex. Deployment typically took around three weeks with two people involved. We had to open several tickets with Fortinet for support, but not all issues were resolved, so the system isn't fully optimized.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the overall solution a four out of ten. Its integration with existing infrastructure is easy.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner

Technical Manager at OPTIMIZED SOLUTION COLTD
Provides efficient identity protection features and good stability
Pros and Cons
- "The product's most valuable feature is its ability to protect devices connected to network service."
- "The product could be more user-friendly in terms of GUI."
What is our primary use case?
We use Fortinet FortiNAC for network access and identity protection.
What is most valuable?
The product's most valuable feature is its ability to protect devices connected to network service.
What needs improvement?
The product could be more user-friendly in terms of GUI than HPE. The configuration needs improvement as well.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Fortinet FortiNAC for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable platform. I rate its stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the product’s scalability an eight out of ten. We have 100 users for it.
How are customer service and support?
The product’s technical support services are good. Although sometimes, they respond slowly.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
I rate Fortinet FortiNAC’s initial setup process a seven out of ten. It takes two days to complete. The deployment process involves configuring the network access policies within the Azure environment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is a reasonable product.
What other advice do I have?
It is a good product considering network security. It supports multiple devices and is easy to use. I can repair the box quickly in case of some failure. I rate it an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Network consultant at Juniper Solutions Ltd
Provides efficient network protection and has good scalability
Pros and Cons
- "It is a good product."
- "Its technical support needs improvement."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution as a firewall to protect the network.
What needs improvement?
The solution's technical support needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for two or three years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution. Our organization has more than 200 users and plans to increase its usage.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support could be better.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have used Sophos, CyberArk, and Palo Alto solutions earlier.
How was the initial setup?
We require two executives for the deployment and maintenance of the solution.
What was our ROI?
The solution generates a return on investment for us.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution a nine out of ten. It is a good product.
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.
CEO at Physnetwork
Beneficial access control, highly secure, and useful artificial intelligence
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiNAC are access control, automation, artificial intelligence, analysis, and security, and it is a unified solution. You can combine a lot of features within the solution."
- "The automation in Fortinet FortiNAC could improve."
What is our primary use case?
I have used Fortinet FortiNAC in medium-sized banks, offices, campuses, and distribution networks for control.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiNAC are access control, automation, artificial intelligence, analysis, and security, and it is a unified solution. You can combine a lot of features within the solution.
What needs improvement?
The automation in Fortinet FortiNAC could improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiNAC for approximately five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Fortinet FortiNAC has been good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability we receive from Fortinet FortiNAC is enough for us.
How are customer service and support?
We have not had any complaints about the technical support from Fortinet FortiNAC.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Fortinet FortiNAC is usually complicated, and you have to understand the installation well.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
For the projects that we do the Fortinet FortiNAC is affordable.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others, it is very good. They are a world leader in security and they have the best combination of network access.
I rate Fortinet FortiNAC a nine 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.
Product Manager at TCG Digital Solutions Private Limited
Easy to configure and connect to a VPN; we have some stability issues
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to connect to a VPN without any hassles."
- "We have some stability issues with the solution, the network drops out too often."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for VPN. I'm a product manager and we are customers of Fortinet.
What is most valuable?
I like that it's easy to connect to a VPN without having any hassles and that you can get fast access to the information you need as a result. The solution is very easy to configure.
What needs improvement?
We have some stability issues with the solution, the network drops out too often. We started using AWS and the line drops out less frequently than when we use Fortinet.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for four years.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. The company provided all the information we needed to implement FortiNAC and that made deployment very easy.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution seven out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Presales Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Easy to deploy and use with good reporting, but technical support needs to be improved
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are the ease of deployment and ease of use."
- "This solution could be more agile."
What is our primary use case?
We are a solution provider and this is one of the products that we implement for our clients.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the ease of deployment and ease of use.
The reporting is good.
What needs improvement?
This solution could be more agile.
The technical support is in need of improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have between six and eight months of experience with FortiNAC.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
FortiNAC is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This is a scalable solution and most of our customers are enterprise-level organizations. The majority and financial institutions and government bodies.
How are customer service and technical support?
I feel that technical support can be improved.
How was the initial setup?
The complexity of the installation and the length of time for deployment depends on the client's requirements, as well as their level of involvement.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is similar to that of other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for anybody who is considering this product is to first do a proof of concept. Everybody has different requirements and it is best to ensure that FortiNAC meets your needs before implementing it.
I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
Asst. Network Security Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Good usability and security, but technical support needs to be faster
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are usability and security."
- "The response and resolution time for technical support issues need to be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We are a solution provider and this is one of the products that we implement for our clients.
My role is security and I deal with products to protect data centers. FortiNAC makes up part of the security solution in a data center.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are usability and security.
What needs improvement?
The response and resolution time for technical support issues need to be improved. Support overall needs to be a little faster.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have two years of experience with FortiNAC.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
FortiNAC is a stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability depends on licensing. Our customers vary in size from small and medium-sized businesses to enterprise-level organizations.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is in need of improvement because sometimes it takes too long to resolve issues.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have worked with other similar solutions including Cisco ISE. I find that many of the SMBs and Enterprise-level customers choose Cisco instead.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is pretty simple. The length of time for deployment depends on the planning and what is in the environment. It will normally take about a day.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
Technology Consultant Team Head at Ignite Solutions
User-friendly and easy to implement
Pros and Cons
- "This solution is very easy to implement and use. The interface is user-friendly."
- "The reporting capability needs to be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We are a solution provider and this is one of the products that we implement for our customers. It is used as part of the network security and protects our clients.
What is most valuable?
This solution is very easy to implement and use.
The interface is user-friendly.
The most valuable feature for us is the support for iOS and iPhones.
What needs improvement?
The problem with Fortinet is that if you want to be 100% secure then you have to buy other products. It should support better integration with third-party solutions.
The reporting capability needs to be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using FortiNAC for about three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
FortiNAC is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution, although the scalability also depends on the other products that it is integrated with. Our customers are medium-sized and enterprise-level organizations. Our clients have about 500 users.
How are customer service and technical support?
This solution is so stable that we have not had any problems and never needed to contact technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I am also working with Cisco ISE. It is very complicated compared to FortiNAC.
How was the initial setup?
It is very easy and straightforward to implement.
What about the implementation team?
Three of our engineers were involved in the deployment. One of them focuses on security and the others take care of networking.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing fees are a little bit high.
What other advice do I have?
I try to push the use of this product because sometimes, the complicated solutions like Cisco ISE sometimes make the customers feel annoyed.
My advice to anybody who is considering this solution is that if the budget allows it, the entire security solution should be made up of Fortinet products. They integrate well and it will be better overall. A complete and secure solution will include products like FortiSandbox and FortiAnalyzer as well.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner

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