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PROS

FortiSASE is a stable and scalable offering, operating seamlessly in a cloud environment with efficient client certificate management for authorization and access control.
The AI-based detections are effective for tackling signature-less viruses and unknown vulnerabilities, enhancing security.
The integration with Fortinet's existing infrastructure is straightforward, facilitating an enhanced security posture.
The Zero Trust Network Access feature of FortiSASE efficiently prevents unauthorized access to critical resources.
SD-WAN functionality and easy deep packet inspection deployment in FortiSASE greatly benefit users.

CONS

Security and support need improvements, with certain shortcomings identified.
FortiSASE's back-end connectivity and visibility are not robust enough.
Establishing a private channel with Cisco cloud is an issue if another firewall is used.
The expense of FortiSASE is high, making it less recommendable for everyone.
Implementation time for FortiSASE is significantly longer compared to other products.
 

FortiSASE Pros review quotes

WY Lim - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at CTC Global Sdn Bhd
Dec 19, 2025
The efficiency of FortiSASE's Zero Trust Network Access feature in preventing unauthorized access to critical resources is quite mature.
LK
Head Vice President, Delivery at Gehnax Technologies LLP
Jun 25, 2025
The best feature of FortiSASE is SD-WAN.
Uday Varma - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architecht at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 16, 2026
Integration with Fortinet is very easy for me, and I face no issues in that aspect.
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Yusuke Murasato - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Network, Security Engineer at Zuken Netwave
Jan 27, 2025
FortiSASE can operate in a cloud environment with client certificates for authorizations and access control using features like PostCheck.
reviewer2697738 - PeerSpot reviewer
Product & Services Integrator at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Apr 24, 2025
I find Fortinet to be competitive with its firewalls.
Harshama Silva - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at ITX360 (Pvt) Ltd
Feb 19, 2025
We utilize the web filtering part of FortiCASB for our network security.
EM
Co-Founder & General Manager at Beta Integrated Solutions
Aug 1, 2025
The most valuable aspect of Fortinet solutions, such as FortiSASE, is that it provides value for money; you can get all the benefits and values, not at the level of leaders such as Palo Alto, but for much lower prices.
GaryRollie - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal at Senior Solutions Engineer
Feb 14, 2024
The solution is easy to deploy and simple to manage.
AM
Profuct Owner - Enterprise Marketing Solutions Professional at Zain KSA
Jan 17, 2025
We built a local node in Jordan, which is the main advantage, and the data is localized in-country, giving FortiSASE a significant edge compared to others where data is outside the country.
MohammedSirajuddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 17, 2025
The solution is scalable, it is highly scalable.
 

FortiSASE Cons review quotes

WY Lim - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at CTC Global Sdn Bhd
Dec 19, 2025
Areas of FortiSASE that could be improved or enhanced in future releases are related to being more open to supporting third-party integrations.
LK
Head Vice President, Delivery at Gehnax Technologies LLP
Jun 25, 2025
FortiSASE implementation is too complex where other products take two to three months or maximum four months to implement, FortiSASE took more than double that time.
Uday Varma - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architecht at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Apr 16, 2026
I think Fortinet can improve FortiSASE in two main areas: one is enhancing the Secure Web Gateway module, and the second is providing more advanced data classification options since the current DLP level is basic, requiring enhancements to avoid reliance on third-party solutions.
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Yusuke Murasato - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Network, Security Engineer at Zuken Netwave
Jan 27, 2025
While connectivity from outside to inside is okay, inside to outside is not.
reviewer2697738 - PeerSpot reviewer
Product & Services Integrator at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Apr 24, 2025
I do not recommend FortiSASE for everyone.
Harshama Silva - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager at ITX360 (Pvt) Ltd
Feb 19, 2025
Improvements should focus on security.
EM
Co-Founder & General Manager at Beta Integrated Solutions
Aug 1, 2025
The main issue with Fortinet's technical support is the response time and resolution time.
GaryRollie - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal at Senior Solutions Engineer
Feb 14, 2024
Some of the solution's back-end connectivity and visibility are not robust and could be improved.
AM
Profuct Owner - Enterprise Marketing Solutions Professional at Zain KSA
Jan 17, 2025
While stability is generally good, we faced some difficulties during updates.
MohammedSirajuddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 17, 2025
Stability issues persist.