2021-09-26T12:21:00Z

Which would you recommend - FortiGate VM or Azure Firewall?

Why?

NC
Content Manager at PeerSpot (formerly IT Central Station)
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2021-10-24T10:11:22Z
Oct 24, 2021

Both of these solutions are excellent options that provide flexible scalability and solid security.


Fortinet Fortigate VM integrates well and has excellent centralized reporting. It is very easy to use, provides greater security than many other solutions, and is very scalable and flexible. This solution has an amazing VPN offering, which can help filter traffic to ensure the right traffic is getting through while blocking the rest.


Azure Firewall is easy to use and provides excellent support. Valuable features include integration into the overall cloud platform, autoscaling, and the ability for users to create virtual IP addresses. The cost of the solution is also competitive.


Fortinet FortiGate VM can be challenging to deploy. Updates are not automatic and one needs to be vigilant to ensure they are not missing any in order to stay current. Also, some new updates can be a bit buggy and should be tested more thoroughly before release.


For Azure Firewall, you have to specify each IP address used. We also found Azure to be challenging to implement from region to region, as it does not currently offer a universal approach across regions.


Conclusion


It really boils down to what you need the solution to do for you or your client. Fortinet FortiGate has VPN options that are super secure and flexible and best represents what many of our clients are really asking for, as so much of the workforce is still working remotely. Azure Firewall is great with cloud-based options and of course, being a part of the Azure ecosystem makes it a great fit for many of our clients. Both of these solutions help us offer excellent, necessary options to our varied client base across the globe.

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Azure Firewall is easy to use and provides excellent support. Valuable features include integration into the overall cloud platform, autoscaling, and the ability for users to create virtual IP addresses. The cost of the solution is also competitive. Check Point NGFW solution offers zero-day protection and provides absolute in-depth visibility with a multi-layer, multi-blade approach. This solution has a Smart Controller that allows you to manage all firewalls from one single location. It also has good antivirus protection and knowledgeable, responsive support. Check Point NGFW is cost-effective and provides valuable support to get through required compliance audits. For Azure Firewall you have to specify each IP address used. We also found Azure to be challenging to implement from region to region, as it does not currently offer a universal approach across regions. Support can be very slow to respond and has caused us some downtime, affecting productivity and overall satisfaction. Check Point NGFW VPN can be very complex to set up. The deployment can be more challenging than many other solutions on the market. Although once fully deployed, things do get easier. Debugging can also be very difficult and makes it seem less stable than other solutions out there. Training and support could be better overall. Conclusion Azure is great, especially since almost everyone is part of the Azure ecosystem. However, it may not be the best solution for larger enterprises, as stability is limited, and the scale-up scale-out approach needs improvement. Check Point can be very challenging to set up and deploy, but the unique multi-layer, multi-blade approach gives greater flexibility and transparency, which makes it a great option for larger enterprises with more complex, intricate needs.
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