Fortinet FortiOS Reviews

We primarily use the solution as a data center.

Fortinet is very easy to use. I like its configuration and the various functions it offers. 

I think the most common use for a firewall system is web filtering and application filtering. The program has other features too, like anti-virus and other security features, but I think that some of the usage is there to control and connect web filtering and application filtering and to control what comes in and what goes out.

For me, it is important to be able to block VPN applications, like Facebook, so I would like to see that included in the next release. With this version, if you want to block or allow a site, you now have to drag all the domains related to this site. 

The program is very stable.

The scalability is very high.

The customer service is very nice because they answered my questions when I asked them about the program before buying it. The technical support is great too, because they called me back with a solution to my question. 

The initial setup was straightforward and I did it myself. I downloaded it, read the instructions and started the deployment, which took only about an hour. 

I rate this solution an eight out of ten and I will definitely recommend it to others because many people are using it around the world now. 

We are using Fortinet FortiOS for our core network next-generation firewall.

The most valuable features are the ease of use, and the overall simplicity, everyone can use it with a small introduction.

I have been using Fortinet FortiOS for approximately 10 years.

Fortinet FortiOS is highly stable.

The solution is scalable.

We have approximately five administrators that are using the solution in my organization.

The technical support is good. However, during the holidays they can get a little slow to respond.

The installation is straightforward and simple to deploy.

I can do the implementation myself.

The solution could have a better licensing model. It's a bit more expensive than other solutions. The annual subscription is very pricy in Fortinet. The cost could be reduced.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Fortinet FortiOS  a nine out of ten.

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.

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.

We use different types of deployment models of this solution besides for the public cloud. Our primary use case is to install it for many clients on their on-prem site. Our job is client-based. We are resellers of this solution. 

The most valuable feature of this solution would be the caching feature. 

Their technical support needs improvement. 

All products have pluses and minuses. It will depend on a client's use case.

The stability is good. 

Scalability is good. 

Sometimes it is difficult to get support. It can take time to get an answer to our problems. They don't always know what the solution is. 

They also offer online support. 

The initial setup is complex. The deployment takes eight to nine months. 

The pricing will depend. It can depend on your partner. Sometimes your partner can get you a better price. 

I wouldn't specifically recommend one product of this type over another. We provide a plethora of products and it depends on the client's needs. 

I would rate this solution a six or seven out of ten. We deal with a lot of products, this one is okay. It really depends on the client. 

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.

Fortinet's SD-WAN connects the user to the application or app server on-prem or the cloud.

Fortinet has optimized the WAN environment for connecting users to the application.

Fortinet's central management needs to be improved. FortiManager's technical tool provider ability should manage all Fortinet security products. Right now, FortiManager only manages the configuration of FortiGate.

I've been using Fortinet for about five years.

Fortinet's performance is stable.

Fortinet is scalable. We can increase the scalability in the help center. We have 500 to 600 users now, but we plan to grow to 700 or 800 users in the next two years. 

I'm satisfied with Fortinet support.

We switched to Fortinet because it's easy to use and deploy. In recent years, Fortinet has worked to combine the SD-WAN and next-gen firewall into one device, improving the ease of use. 

Setting up Fortinet is straightforward. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to deploy. We have a team of five engineers to deploy, maintain, and manage Fortinet.

We deployed Fortinet ourselves.

I rate FortiOS nine out of 10.