Fortinet FortiOS Reviews

We are a reseller, and I deployed the public cloud version of this solution for a client on Microsoft Azure.

Due to instability of internet here in East Africa ,it will be great if the updates for FortOS could be small and so much size that could utilise more bandwidth.

The most valuable features are the intrusion prevention system and the anti-virus.

The interface is more user-friendly than other products, but moving between the VPN and anti-virus features is not as easy for people who are inexperienced with the solution.

The internet service is not as reliable in East Africa as in other parts of the world, and as such, the bandwidth that is required for updating the Fortinet OS should be reduced. I would like to see smaller and more frequent updates.

So far, the solution has been stable. I have not had any complaints from the customer.

The scalability is one of the great features of this solution.

We did not have to contact technical support.

I have had experience working with Check Point UTM. These products have the same features. However, the user interface and support for Fortinet are superior to Check Point.

The initial setup of this solution was straightforward. The deployment took at most three hours. When the deployment was complete, the only job that was left was for the system administrator on the client's side.

According to our customer, they have not experienced any difficulties.

We handled the deployment of this solution for our customer.

Three people are enough for deployment, with one configuring the network and two working on the systems. 

It is easy to show a return on investment with this solution because it is easy to scale.

The only advice I have for anybody who is implementing this solution to make sure that they have a proper internet connection with good bandwidth.

Overall, the Fortinet OS is great.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Network edge security, single Entry/Exit for multiple branches. and recently have started with SDWAN investigations and labs. 

Having used the FortiOS for a period, the improvement of functions and additions have been both "Great" and "Poor," as one gets used to using a product, menu and layout changes can be a bit confusing at first, however you slowly start to get more familiar over time.

VPN Services, and FortiView for quick troubleshooting and tracking.

Reporting, having only recently migrated to 6.04 there will be some time to see what improvements have been made, with some of the menu changes and inclusions through the versions.

in 10 years, we have had little to no issues with the functionality, stability of the product from my standpoint has been very stable, preventative maintenance schedules, and keeping up with the latest information on the product is key.

We have had no issues to date.

We have an array of products that are specific to our environments, and the requirements around the service needed for that specific environment, FortiOs ticked the boxes to the best match for our requirement.

The initial setup of Fortinet FortiOS was straightforward, with the new inclusion of SDWAN there are some learning still to be done but in general, if the planning is done correctly the intitial setup is a breeze.

A combination of both was used.

Research and plan, ensure that the product falls in line with your requirement and has room to grow, and don't let a Product dictate your requirements.

We are still using it in our company. We use FortiOS primarily for perimeter security and network segmentation.

In terms of benefits, it’s a standard solution used by many, and our customers and partners widely utilize the VPN features. It’s elementary to work with and implement because it is familiar across different infrastructures.

Sometimes, Fortinet FortiOS changes its CLI (command line interface) with new versions, which leads to internal incompatibility. When this happens, you need to update the configuration to match the new format, as the commands aren’t always the same. This can create some confusion and extra work because, unlike other vendors where the CLI commands remain primarily consistent with updates, Fortinet often changes the syntax between versions.

We have been using Fortinet FortiOS for more than six years.

Fortinet FortiOS is very scalable and can handle many users, depending on your hardware. Expanding it when needed is straightforward.

It’s generally good, but there’s always room for improvement.

Positive

The complexity of implementing and setting up Fortinet FortiOS depends on the customer'srequirements. With a network map of a hundred nodes, it could be either very complex or straightforward. There isn't a standard rule for this; it varies based on the specific design and planning needed. It would be best to have a straightforward design and a good plan before implementing. If the design isn't well done, you might need to make changes during the project, which isn't ideal.The time required for a full implementation of FortiOS can vary
significantly. It might be small but complex or large but straightforward—tthere'sno one-size-fits-
all pattern.

For maintenance, FortiOS requires attention to patches because it handles many functions and can be complex. It's crucial to stay updated on your running version and check for any reported vulnerabilities to avoid potential issues.

The return on investment for FortiOS is good but not exceptional. It’s close to breaking even; not every case justifies the renewal cost.

Regarding the cost, the initial purchase is relatively cheap because it comes bundled. However, the subscription renewals can be quite expensive. The renewal costs are high, even though the initial purchase might include discounts.

Overall, I would rate Fortinet FortiOS an 8 out of 10. It’s a solid product but could improve in areas like update management. Currently, it’s up to the user to check for updates, and Fortinet doesn’t proactively notify you about necessary updates. If they know your version, they should inform you directly about any needed upgrades instead of relying on you to check.

We use it as Fortinet as a edge firewall Fortinet protection and SSL VPN FortiOS Vivo SS.

The SSL VPN is fee for use is most attractive.

A switch should be introduced. 

I have been working with Fortinet FortiOS for 2023. 

The solution is moderately stable. I would rate the stability a seven out of ten. 

The clients are primarily small businesses. 

The initial setup was straightforward. I would date the setup a six out of ten. The deployment takes few minutes time. 

The solution is cost effective. I would rate the pricing a five out of ten. 

Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

Our primary use case for this solution is for firewalls and the efficient fulfillment of orders. Additionally, with Fortinet FortiOS, you get other features like inbuilt SD-WAN, where the customers are ready to deploy once they move into the SD-WAN features. So there are several additional features within the OS and integration with third-party software, other vendors and third-party solutions. So the integrability, adaptability, and value addition of the OS play a significant role.

We have found the inbuilt SD-WAN most valuable. For example, with FortiGates, we refer to it as being SD-WAN-ready because the customer has to buy it in the box, and the OS supports it by building a connection between two units. Also, regarding the OS integrability with other third parties, for example, with Ciga Group, you can deploy a unit in Sri Lanka, and the customer may have another unit in a different geography. Within Fortinet FortiOS and other competitive products, it's integrative, so it's used for data flexibility.

The solution is good but could be improved by supporting an allocation of quota base management regarding user data.

We have been using this solution for three years.

I rate customer service and support a ten out of ten.

The initial setup is straightforward, and it is very customer friendly. Fortinet FortiOS quickly provides many complex solutions when we deploy a simple firewall. So it's named one of the most customer-friendly OSs in the industry in Sri Lanka and globally. Therefore, customizability allows you to deploy the boxes and register a serial number. Eight people on our technical team are involved in deployment. I rate the initial setup process as nine out of ten.

I cannot comment on licensing costs as a different department handles that.

I rate this solution a nine out of ten.

FortiOS's best features are its function as an internet gateway and how easy it is to manage.

FortiOS's interface and monitoring could be improved.

I've been working with FortiOS for three years.

FortiOS's stability could be better.

The initial setup was simple.

FortiOS is affordable, but its price could be lower.

I would give FortiOS a rating of nine out of ten.

The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiOS are the SD-WAN, SSL inspection, and IDS/IPS functions.

Fortinet FortiOS can improve the monitoring function, it could be more accurate, easy to use, and understandable.

I have been using Fortinet FortiOS for approximately two years.

The stability of Fortinet FortiOS can improve.

I rate the stability of Fortinet FortiOS a nine out of ten.

My colleagues like the FortiOS because it is simple, and the easiest to understand. We have approximately 300 users that are using this solution.

I have used the support from Fortinet FortiOS. Some of the engineers who take our tickets are good but others take unnecessary steps for verification before addressing the problem.

I rate the support from Fortinet FortiOS a four out of five.

The initial setup of Fortinet FortiOS is simple.

The best solution in the category including the price in Thailand is Fortinet FortiOS.

When comparing Fortinet, Forcepoint, and Sophos, Fortinet FortiOS is the best solution.

I rate Fortinet FortiOS an eight out of ten.

This solution is deployed both on the public cloud and on-premises.

We have found the UTM features most valuable.

The report and policy optimization tools can be improved in the next release.

We have been using this solution as vendors for six years.

The solution is stable and we haven't received any complaints.

The solution is scalable.

The customer service and support team are excellent. 

Positive

The initial setup was straightforward in comparison to other firewalls. Our implementation took approximately one hour, but it may differ for others depending on their customer requirements.

FortiOS has a reasonable price compared to other solutions.

I rate FortiOS an eight out of ten because I believe Fortinet can make improvements on policy optimization, reporting and traffic logs to enhance user readability.