Fortinet FortiOS Reviews

We have been using FortiOS for more than ten years in our organization. We primarily work as a system integrator, providing services to other organizations. We use FortiOS for network security with features like web filtering, application control, IPS, and more.

FortiOS is very user-friendly and easy to configure for L1, L2, and L3 personnel. Its web filtering, application control, and IPS features are very user-friendly, easy to manage, and deploy. 

The threat intelligence in FortiOS is very high, and the system is scalable without additional licensing costs. FortiOS allows us to expand the number of users and devices as our network needs grow.

We primarily use the solution for basic access, filtering, and more. 

We have set up the IPsec VPN through that. It's a UTM device.

It's easy to manage, actually. It's a UTM device rather than a normal firewall as compared to Cisco PIX, or Juniper. 

The web filtering is a key feature of almost every firewall. However, this appliance is more secure, reliable, and stable. We haven't had any problems, so far.

For ten to 12 years it has been quite secure.

It's scalable.

Policy management is very easy, and configuration is very easy as well. 

The support is also good.

I have been using the solution to set up a pair of Fortinet F-200 firewalls with a pair of Nexus switches. I have also used it to manage wireless access points.

FortiOS is the operating system that runs on FortiGate firewalls, and I have managed wireless networks through it as well. It acts as the wireless controller for two sites where access points are deployed. It is user-friendly when it comes to turning on features, and it has been reliable and effective.

We are using this device for LB Gateway, so it's indicated as part of my network. So it's helped us to infilter filters and the traffic as well as the Internet and local traffic.

I find filtering traffic, filtering web traffic, session traffic, and managing the network as valuable features. Moreover, Fortinet is already providing the features that we need, such as HCRP.

We generally use FortiOS for network security and parameter security in our organization.

The features that are very important for us include IPS, web blocker, and application blocker. These features enhance network security significantly. Additionally, the solution offers good threat intelligence, which is crucial for our customers' security purposes.

We primarily use Fortinet FortiOS for site-to-site VPNs, reporting features, and wireless capabilities. It is well integrated within the Fortinet ecosystem.

The main challenge with Fortinet FortiOS is integration with third-party solutions. I don't see any other areas for improvement. Nowadays, all products work well for 50-60 percent of needs. We must only fulfill 60-70 percent of client requirements because they don't use 100 percent of product features. Banks and financial sectors might need more security features. I don't work much in banking, but they often use multiple products for different security layers, not just firewalls. They might use various products or APIs for different purposes. In the end, clients use the products that suit their needs.

At the moment, I don't see any additional features that need to improve, as it's already performing well, even for small businesses. However, one area that could be improved is the consistency in pricing across different regions. Sometimes, the pricing varies depending on the distributor or region, which can confuse. For instance, online prices may not match what we get from distributors, particularly for subscriptions.

Fortinet is used for security. FortiOS is the operating system. FortiAnalyzer, for example, can be used on it and it is used for log management, et cetera.

The solution is very easy to use. It's a solution that has a powerful CLI and a very powerful graphical user interface.

The solution scales well.

In terms of stability, the solution is reliable.

It's not too hard to implement the solution.

Technical support is helpful and responsive.