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BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity vs Fortinet FortiClient comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 12, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

BlackBerry Cylance Cybersec...
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
19th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.6
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Fortinet FortiClient
Ranking in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
17th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
98
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (1st), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) category, the mindshare of BlackBerry Cylance Cybersecurity is 1.1%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Fortinet FortiClient is 2.0%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
 

Featured Reviews

Sooraj Makkancherrry - PeerSpot reviewer
Doesn't have daily updates, which is important for healthcare IT
I face challenges with the exclusion policy - it still scans folders we told it not to, causing issues. When we contact support, they tell us to update the latest agent, but we can't do that immediately due to medical device protocols and validation testing. I wish support would try to understand our issues better instead of giving this standard response. The machine learning feature they use often tells us to upgrade the agent or add things to the exclusion list, which isn't unacceptable. It's a very good and new technology as a tool and antivirus. But sometimes, it doesn't work properly with our medical devices and products, quarantining files it shouldn't even after we add them to exclusions. This is tricky for us.
MuhammadJahangir - PeerSpot reviewer
Users only need to install the VPN and authenticate with their email address
I primarily use remote VPN solutions to connect securely. We have configured both site-to-site VPN and remote VPN, and it is connected to FortiClient Implementing this solution has streamlined time management in our organization. Without SSO, we would need manual configuration for each PC, but…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It actively monitors the behavior and activity of processes and will, without hesitation, terminate at root anything it determines to be suspect."
"The solution is extremely scalable. It's got the hybrid functionality, it's got the system functionality and cloud functionality as well."
"The initial setup of CylancePROTECT is very easy."
"The solution’s AI is its most valuable feature."
"​Very easy to deploy. It can be done one by one or deployed by customizing an MSI file for GPO push.​"
"CylancePROTECT is very stable - we've had no issues with performance and no errors or bugs."
"I rate the tool a ten out of ten when it comes to the ease of use or management part."
"I've found the AI engine in CylancePROTECT to be particularly effective for technology and in preventing unknown threats."
"The most valuable feature of FortiClient is its user-friendly interface that allows easy navigation and access to all endpoint devices."
"Fortinet FortiClient provides several benefits such as saving time, saving money, and improving security."
"FortiClient is very easy, useful, and practical."
"It is not at all interesting for me as a standalone product, but as a product that is integrated with FortiGate with all features, it is actually a great tool and a great experience. I had test installed FortiClient working from home. I remembered and knew which web categories were denied or allowed. All those policies were correctly reflected standalone, for example, on my laptop."
"It's pretty stable, and I don't have any problems with it."
"When the user gets authenticated, I can assign a different VPN or network to each user."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiClient are ease of use and simple configuration."
"EMS central reporting with fabric connectivity to FortiGate and FortiAnalyser is great and has seamless integration which makes managing 3000 devices a breeze."
 

Cons

"The solution’s user interface could be improved."
"It should have better support for Windows and Mac."
"I would like to see them fix the alerting system so that the endpoint reporting is a bit more streamlined."
"​Work on the math model. We are catching a lot of false positives, which gets to be a pain at the start of a deployment."
"CylancePROTECT could be improved in its technical support and communication."
"The high price of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required. The product's price should be more competitive."
"While you are working, you are finding these things that were supposed to be waived have come back to being blocked. That's frustrating."
"​It needs real analysis of quarantined files. The EDR product isn't showing much right now."
"The user interface is a bit sluggish and needs improvement."
"With the lower-end licenses, it tends to kick you out after eight hours. There is a function where it automatically kicks you out after eight hours. They could improve that and not kick you out after eight hours. Other than that, it is already pretty good."
"I heard that Fortinet is going to enhance the firmware to have mobile versions. One is like Linux long-term support SCS and one with new features, but there is no support here. We spoke with the vendor multiple times, and they said that they will release these features soon."
"The software inventory part is not yet up-to-date. It doesn't have a great interface, which is a disadvantage. I wish we could leverage it, but we don't use it at all because it's not that reliable."
"Improvements are needed in the compatibility between different versions, as sometimes the latest version does not work, requiring a downgrade."
"The current version of this solution does not show the malicious websites that have been visited. They should add this to an upcoming release."
"The user interface on the central server could be improved."
"Cloud services are very expensive for us."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing part of the product is too expensive compared to other solutions in the market."
"The solution's pricing is around the same as most EDRs but slightly behind some of the major ones."
"The product cost is about $5, per user, per month."
"We pay our license on a yearly basis and have just renewed for two years."
"The monthly fee is $55 USD per user."
"I think that the price we are paying is good for what it is."
"The tool is not that expensive."
"Our licensing cost for the solution is around $4,000 for six months. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"Its pricing is good. One thing that has always attracted us to the Fortinet range of products is that their pricing is very competitive. Our particular licensing is on a yearly basis. However, as part of this project, we did pre-purchase three years of maintenance and support at a fairly significant discount."
"The cost per port is very less as compared to the other technologies."
"I don't have the licensing schema for the VPN solution because we just purchased the VPN gateway."
"FortiClient is costly."
"The product's licensing is yearly and expensive."
"I rate the product's pricing a seven out of ten."
"The price of the solution depends on the type of firewall you have from FortiGate. I am satisfied with the price of the solution."
"The price is okay and competitive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
43%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Government
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Blackberry Protect?
It is a good endpoint solution. It is very easy to manage and detect the threat immediately. It will take the necessary actions.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Blackberry Protect?
The price is reasonable for us at the moment. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.
What needs improvement with Blackberry Protect?
I face challenges with the exclusion policy - it still scans folders we told it not to, causing issues. When we contact support, they tell us to update the latest agent, but we can't do that immedi...
How does Fortinet FortiClient compare with Open VPN Access Server?
Fortinet FortiClient is a feature-rich solution that is easy to use and deploy without sacrificing safety and security. It has a very fast connection rate and has a built-in VPN. With this solution...
What's the difference between Fortinet's FortiEDR and FortiClient?
I suggest Fortinet’s FortiEDR over FortiClient for several reasons. For starters, FortiEDR guarantees solid protection because it continually scans servers for emerging vulnerabilities, which gives...
 

Also Known As

Blackberry Protect
FortiClient
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Panasonic, Noble Energy, Apria Healthcare Group Inc., Charles River Laboratories, Rovi Corporation, Toyota, Kiewit
Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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