FortiSASE Reviews

Name: FortiSASE
Brand: Fortinet
Rating: 3.8 (12 reviews)

3.8 out of 5

12 reviews
92% willing to recommend

What is FortiSASE?

FortiSASE is a comprehensive security solution that combines SD-WAN, security, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) capabilities in a single platform. It provides secure access to applications and data from any device, anywhere, and at any time. FortiSASE offers advanced threat protection, real-time visibility, and control over network traffic, ensuring that organizations can securely connect their users and devices to the cloud and on-premises resources. With FortiSASE, organizations can simplify their security infrastructure, reduce costs, and improve their overall security posture.

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FortiSASE is the #9 ranked solution in top Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions. PeerSpot users give FortiSASE an average rating of 7.6 out of 10. FortiSASE is most commonly compared to Cisco Umbrella: FortiSASE vs Cisco Umbrella. FortiSASE is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 55% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 22% of all views.

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Peter VanDorp

Cyber Security Analyst and Network Operations Supervisor at a non-tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Deep packet inspection is easier to deploy in the FortiSASE environment. It's much simpler to configure one-touch deployment. It was considerably more convoluted to get that to work using FortiClient. All that processing horsepower is happening in Fortinet's cloud infrastructure, reducing the load on our local routers and on-prem FortiGate firewalls. There wasn't much of a learning curve because we are already a Fortinet organization. We still use all the same pieces, but the interface is slightly different. Still, I don't think the average user would have difficulty picking the solution up. They've got some excellent documentation and support to help you through any questions you may have. FortiSASE lets us manage everything from one web interface. That's the most significant benefit. We also use FortiManager, but it could only do so much when we only used on-prem systems. We still need to touch the EMS server and a few other interfaces to make all the pieces work. FortiSASE puts everything in one place. If something doesn't work, you've got support there to help you out. Previously, we had local support, but it's more complicated because you needed to explain your environment. The SASE environment is under their control, so they know what it looks like and what they're dealing with.

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GaryRollie

Principal at Senior Solutions Engineer

FortiSASE is deployed on the cloud, and a direct access connection comes back into our data centers from the cloud. FortiSASE is a very robust and cost-competitive solution. FortiSASE is suitable for users looking to reduce the number of security vendors in their environment. Fortinet has the breadth, complexity, and ability to handle multiple network scenarios. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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Jose-Rivera

Account Manager at Telefónica

They need to have more concise or precise ways to come up with the return on investment for convincing or presenting this to customers. Most customers think that with the SD1 and the phase solutions, they're going to have optimizations. It's not always like that, at least not in a direct way. You have to come up with a very complex way to make them understand. They need to have a clear, marketed way to present this as an investment that will have a good return for the customers and not only as an optimization of technology. Mobile devices are not covered enough. That's something that I would like to see for the FortiSASE solutions. There are a lot of customers or end users that are reaching their networks through their phones or through their tablets. And that area is not covered widely enough by FortiSASE.

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FortiSASE mindshare

As of February 2025, the mindshare of FortiSASE in the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) category stands at 6.6%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)

PeerAnalyst reports

Type	Title	Date
Category	Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)	Feb 1, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Feb 1, 2025	Download
Comparison	FortiSASE vs Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks	Feb 1, 2025	Download
Comparison	FortiSASE vs Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange Platform	Feb 1, 2025	Download
Comparison	FortiSASE vs Cisco Umbrella	Feb 1, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Cisco Umbrella	4.4	10.0%	97%	111 interviews Add to research
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks	4.1	17.9%	92%	63 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

FortiSASE provides excellent security, simplifies deployment, allows management from a single interface, and integrates easily with existing systems. Its cloud-based infrastructure reduces local load and supports remote work. AI-based threat detection enhances security while its agentless architecture minimizes costs. FortiSASE ensures comprehensive cloud tenant control and provides good support and pricing, especially for diverse geographies like India. Documentation assists users efficiently, supporting seamless operations across various environments.

"It's very stable."
"It is highly scalable."
"We built a local node in Jordan, which is the main advantage. The data is localized in-country."

Room for Improvement

FortiSASE requires a clearer ROI presentation for customers and improved mobile device support. There is room for better endpoint functionality without a client. Security, connectivity, and visibility need enhancement. Challenges include private channel establishment, pricing, and managing high-scale traffic. Deployment and reporting demand more efficiency. FortiSASE requires application segmentation, and users encounter installation issues with agents. FortiSASE should address these areas for better user experience and support.

"They are trying to improve the features of FortiSASE, however, many FortiSASE gates still cannot connect. While connectivity from outside to inside is okay, inside to outside is not."
"Stability issues persist."
"While stability is generally good, we faced some difficulties during updates."

ROI

FortiSASE's ROI is cost-neutral, achieved by eliminating some FortiGate firewalls. Firewall savings offset the investment in FortiSASE. Training time was minimized, offering quick time-to-value compared to Zscaler or Netskope. Savings were two and a half times greater over the previous vendor and reduced troubleshooting time by 40-50%. It offers a cost-effective rate of eight to ten dollars per user monthly. Post-COVID, the hybrid setup benefits workflow efficiency without interruption.

Pricing

FortiSASE pricing varies based on user type and volume. Education sectors benefit from significant discounts due to Fortinet's collaboration with educational institutions, achieving competitive pricing compared to other solutions. Enterprises moving from FortiGate have reduced costs, as FortiSASE allows for SKU simplification and easier budgeting. Pricing perception diverges; some find it affordable, while others view it as average or expensive, with license fees typically being yearly. Prices may range from moderate to high depending on customer size and requirements.

"I rate the product price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is high price, and ten is low price."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a three out of ten."
"I rate the product's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."

Popular Use Cases

FortiSASE is utilized primarily for achieving a unified, secure network. Companies use it for SD1 capabilities, secure access for branches, and endpoint protection. School boards implement it for safeguarding students and devices both in school and at home. Organizations employ it for ZTNA and CASB functionalities, enabling remote worker access to corporate data centers. It functions as a hybrid competitor of Zscaler, with on-premises management and versatile network protection.

Service and Support

Users report varying experiences with FortiSASE customer service and support. Some find the support knowledgeable and effective, giving it high ratings. Others experience delays, with support taking weeks to respond, resulting in lower ratings. Licensing affects ticket priority, restricting immediate assistance. Although some manage support delays with eventual resolutions, not all feel their needs are fully met. The FortiSASE team is small yet focused, offering quick issue resolution for certain users.

Deployment

Users found FortiSASE's initial setup varied in complexity. Some described it as straightforward, deploying 5,000 devices in two weeks with Intune and requiring no maintenance. Others mentioned complexity due to its hybrid nature, involving cloud and on-premises components. Team sizes ranged from three to 20 people. Ratings often highlighted ease and speed, taking as little as 30 minutes to complete. Most found it easier compared to competitors like Palo Alto Networks.

Scalability

FortiSASE's scalability is largely effective, with most users finding it seamless and easy to manage, particularly through its cloud infrastructure. Many users report no issues with expansion, praising it for enabling growth without hardware changes. While generally highly rated, some variability exists in user experiences, particularly among those in limited deployment phases. FortiSASE accommodates a wide range of users smoothly, from small enterprises to large-scale implementations, signaling its adaptability in different business environments.

Stability

Stability of FortiSASE is mostly positive, with many users rating it nine out of ten, praising its lack of bugs, crashes, and freezes. However, some report occasional glitches like slowdowns, pop-ups, and connection issues. Certificates and agent upgrades are mentioned as sometimes necessary. A few rate stability lower, as low as four out of ten, noting inconsistency. Stability-related concerns include speed and application connection challenges.

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FortiSASE Benefits:

Easy to use and set up
Good value for the price
Provides accurate and reliable results
Compact and portable design
Comes with helpful instructions and customer support

FortiSASE combines the following key elements:

Networking: FortiSASE provides networking capabilities, including SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network), WAN optimization, and network traffic routing. It allows organizations to optimize and secure their network connectivity.
Security: FortiSASE integrates multiple security services, including next-generation firewall (NGFW), secure web gateway (SWG), secure web application firewall (WAF), and zero-trust network access (ZTNA). It offers comprehensive protection against various threats, such as malware, intrusions, and data breaches.
Cloud Security: FortiSASE includes cloud-native security services to protect cloud-based applications and workloads. It offers secure access to cloud services, cloud-based firewalls, and security for multi-cloud environments.
Zero Trust Security: FortiSASE follows the Zero Trust security model, where all users and devices are treated as untrusted and must undergo strict authentication and authorization before accessing resources. It enforces granular access controls and micro-segmentation to limit lateral movement within the network.
Secure Web Access: FortiSASE includes secure web access capabilities, enabling organizations to enforce web filtering policies, block malicious websites, and protect against web-based threats like phishing and malware.
Visibility and Analytics: FortiSASE provides centralized visibility and analytics to monitor network traffic, security events, and user behavior. It helps organizations detect and respond to security incidents and provides insights for ongoing security improvements.

FortiSASE aims to simplify and streamline security operations by integrating multiple security functions and network services into a single platform. This approach allows organizations to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enhance overall security posture.

Reviews from Real Users

Peter VanDorp, Cyber Security Analyst and Network Operations Supervisor at a non-tech company, says that "Deep packet inspection is easier to deploy in the FortiSASE environment. It's much simpler to configure one-touch deployment. It was considerably more convoluted to get that to work using FortiClient. All that processing horsepower is happening in Fortinet's cloud infrastructure, reducing the load on our local routers and on-prem FortiGate firewalls."

Jose-Rivera, Account Manager at Telefónica, that FortiSASE is "Reliable with good security and helps with network optimization".