Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is a powerful platform used for log management, analytics, and reporting. The solution is designed to provide organizations with automation, single-pane orchestration, and response for simplified security operations, as well as proactive identification and remediation of risks and complete visibility of the entire attack surface.
One of the most commonly mentioned valuable features of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is the ability to collect and analyze logs in a centralized dashboard, which helps with analysis and centralization. The solution is also easy to use, easy to integrate, and allows for the configuration of multiple devices at once. Other valuable features include the GUI, automation through playbooks and mini-books, the ability to monitor network traffic, and the scalability and reliability of the solution. Additionally, users appreciate the customizable reporting, and the solution's ability to prevent and diagnose attacks.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer could improve by integrating with third-party solutions from other vendors. Users would also benefit from a centralized dashboard that displays a log view for all firewalls under Fortinet FortiAnalyzer and the ability to monitor internet utilization proactively. The solution's user interface could be more intuitive, and the setup process could be simplified. Pricing is also a concern for some users. Additionally, users would like to see more embedded features and SIEM capabilities.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is considered to be worth its cost. The solution is useful for analyzing and finding solutions for technical problems that arise in the organization. It offers visibility and easy detection of problems, even with heavy network traffic.
Some find Fortinet FortiAnalyzer's pricing to be very affordable while others find it to be expensive. The pricing is generally viewed as reasonable and comparable to competitors.
Licensing is typically done on an annual basis, with the cost depending on factors such as storage capacity and log volume. Some reviewers recommend starting with a one-year license to try out the solution before committing to a three-year license.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is used for configuration, reporting, alerting, and its centralized dashboard analysis. It is also used for firewall and security gateways, internet connection and traffic issues, network management, log aggregation, and SOC integration. Log-related tasks include log collection, log storage correlation, log monitoring, and log analytics.
There is a mixed experience with customer support for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer. Some rate it highly and have had good experiences, with responsive and helpful support, while others feel it could be improved and have had issues with slow response times and a lack of understanding of the customer environment. Some find the documentation and online tutorials helpful. Some reviewers had negative experiences with technical support, such as high costs for returning devices and poor outcomes when dealing with multiple issues.
The initial setup for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is considered straightforward and simple. There are a few users who find it complex, particularly for beginners or when integrating with firewalls. The time it takes to deploy the solution depends on the size and complexity of the network.
Maintenance is generally minimal and can be handled by one person. Some users hired a consultant or had an internal team handle the implementation.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is considered to be a scalable solution, suitable for businesses of all sizes. It is highly flexible and can easily be adjusted to meet evolving needs, with the ability to add more licenses or hardware if necessary. The solution covers a wide range of devices and logs and can handle small to large-scale analysis.
There are some concerns about the cost of scaling the solution, and some users have reported limitations in terms of built-in memory and management requirements that can affect scalability.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is a very reliable solution with a high stability rating from reviewers. Users have not experienced bugs, glitches, crashes, or freezes.
Some users have noted that the stability could be improved, and there may be some performance issues if overreliant on virtual machines without hardware acceleration.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Features
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer Benefits
There are many l benefits to implementing Fortinet FortiAnalyzer. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:
Reviews from Real Users
Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by PeerSpot users currently using the Fortinet FortiAnalyzer solution.
PeerSpot user Imad A., Group IT Manager at a manufacturing company, says, “You can monitor all appliances from a centralized location. You have a front dashboard for all our operations and all the logs. If you need to search for anything you can just dig deep into the logs. The solution offers excellent customizable reports. In our case, we needed a monthly report of all internet consumption, and we were able to easily create this.” He goes on to add, “There are pre-defined templates. The logs cover any question or need that we populate within these templates. However, you can also build your own template. There is great analytics that can be used in different departments. For example, our marketing department can go more into media patterns and not just into browsing patterns. Everything is easily visible and can be tracked and studied.”
Luis G., Systems Architect at Zentius, mentions, “Log collection is the most valuable [feature]. The UI looks great. It has a very good look and feel. We don't have the need to use solid state drives. We use mechanic drives, and we don't see any performance issues, so basically, it is doing fine.”
Rupsan S., Technical Presales Engineer at Dristi Tech Pvt.ltd., comments, "The feature that I have found the most valuable is to be able to see everything in our network in a single task. A single menu and the graphical bar charts that it provides to give insights are very useful. It also gives very good metrics on bandwidth utilization, CPU, and device performance. It is very simple and easy to use as well."
Dilip S., Regional Head at Mass Infonet (P) Ltd., explains, “With FortiAnalyzer, you can see what the user is doing and what sites he goes to. You can also see how much quota there is and how much (size-wise) you want to hit, as well as what the incoming or outbound traffic is, and if it is through the ISP or not. Basically, you can see absolutely all activity using FortiAnalyzer. The solution is very complete. The product is very simple to use. It's regularly updated with many versions constantly adding more content and information. The solution has sandboxing, IPS, and DPS as well. The solution allows for a lot of customization.”
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