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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs Trend Micro Deep Discovery comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate
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Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
316
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (2nd), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (1st), WAN Edge (1st)
Forcepoint Next Generation ...
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (24th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (10th), WAN Edge (12th)
Trend Micro Deep Discovery
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (5th), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (18th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (6th)
 

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Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
 

Featured Reviews

DineshKumar28 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 25, 2024
Effective threat prevention with responsive customer support
We are using Fortinet FortiGate as a firewall Fortinet FortiGate has been invaluable. It has helped save costs due to its various features, reliable performance, very good UI, low latency, and stability. The Threat Intel engine in Fortinet FortiGate is highly rated for its effectiveness in…
OusaidAbaz - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 19, 2024
Provides decent protection for the LAN but complicated interface
We had some licensing issues with its web filtering capabilities. That's why we migrated our web filtering to Cisco Umbrella. Moreover, the interface is complicated. It's difficult to locate all the necessary menus and functions. For example, one of the many issues is with SSH. Even now, we haven't successfully opened the port to connect using SSH mode when we want to change the configuration. It's like a black box—not very open to changes and customization. It's simply not easy to configure. There are other problems, too. For example regarding Forcepoint's Websense component. We had a lot of problems managing the web settings within Websense. That's why we migrated to Cisco Umbrella for cloud-based web filtering. It's not that Forcepoint is inherently bad. The issue is that it's not user-friendly. It is not easy to use. The developers need to redesign the interface (GUI) for better management. It is very difficult to manage. For example, simple actions require too many clicks compared to FortiGate or Palo Alto. That's the main problem.
Rejwana Rahman - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 7, 2024
Good threat detection capabilities and offers flexibility for hosting options
As a security product, managing threats is crucial for my clients.  According to feedback from my client base, Trend Micro has good threat detection capabilities and offers flexibility for hosting options. It also includes features like an advanced scan engine – those are definitely strong…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The usage in general is pretty good."
"It's very easy to set up, it's very easy to make policies and, for an organization, that means you don't need IT expert in firewalls. You just need to have somebody who knows a little bit of IT, and that's it. With other products, you need someone with a "Masters" degree in firewalls."
"The most valuable feature is the VDOM, which allows the customer to have multiple firewalls in a single campus."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate are the rules and quality of service."
"This product is definitely scalable."
"It's very good and very stable for businesses. It works very well."
"The ease of setting the solution up is a valuable aspect for us."
"Using this product makes the VPN seamless and almost invisible to me in the sense that I don't have to think about it."
"We like the scalability of Forcepoint because with the Forcepoint NGFW solution, we can scale anything. The solution has central management, so we can manage all the branches and devices centrally in one controller."
"I have found that Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is easy to use, highly secure, and the main VPN tunnel is created automatically which is a benefit."
"I like the IPS. IPS is the master feature. I depend on the firewall and sandbox."
"They offer templates that provide detailed reports categorized by user, device, and internal network access."
"I found the initial setup process to be very simple and straightforward."
"The blocking, based on the signal provided, is the solution's most valuable aspect."
"The Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is a scalable product."
"It provides decent protection for the LAN, especially in run mode."
"The performance and stability are great."
"The product is very easy to install."
"As a security product, managing threats is crucial for my clients."
"I like the sales operations testing. and support."
"The solution has extension-based features that help it to analyze the environment. The environment can have different platforms like Windows, Linux, and Mac. The tool will give a report which can confirm the analysis of the issues. You can also get clear information on threats or suspicious files."
"Initial setup is easy. It can be done by yourself."
"Sandboxing gives us a chance to identify malicious behavior, especially for unknown vulnerabilities, although it's rarely needed as a last resort after all other security measures have failed."
"The most valuable features are monitoring for advanced persistent threats, the system runs in a sandbox allowing for effective zero-day exploits management, and the Inspector has a built-in sandbox."
 

Cons

"Quality control on their firmware versions needs improvement. When they introduce new firmware, there tend to be bugs."
"I would like to see better pricing in the next release, as well as a simplification of the installation."
"I'm not sure if it's something that they already have or are developing something, however, we need some dedicated features for container security."
"I could not configure sFlow from the FortiGate graphical user interface. I realized that the sFlow configuration is available only from the CLI, and discovered that sFlow is not supported on virtual interfaces, such as VDOM links, IPsec, or GRE."
"I would like to see a more intuitive dashboard."
"The price of FortiGate should be reduced because there are some other leading products that are cheaper."
"Due to its higher cost, Fortinet FortiGate can lead to increased operational expenses."
"There are some problems that support cannot give you a logical reason as to why it happened. For example, I had a case where I was dealing with a WhatsApp application that was giving issues. Technical support gave more than one reason it could be giving issues, but none of them solved the problem. Eventually I solved the problem, but it was far from the solutions that support had given."
"Something that I've noticed that Forcepoint lacks, is the training that they offer to their end-customers"
"You do need knowledge of the solution in order to set the product up properly."
"The initial setup of the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall has areas that are difficult."
"They need to increase the local support here. There are also some bugs or fixes on which they need to work. They very well know about these bugs. In terms of licensing, I would like them to either increase the number of features in a single license or make licensing more flexible."
"The solution's support could use improvement."
"A VPN client feature is missing in our region, which we hope Forcepoint will address in future updates."
"Next Generation Firewall's configuration could be improved."
"They should have a GUI on the product itself, not a separate management tool to be used on the management server or on a server to be used to manage the file. It should be all in one device. The device should be controlled through its own GUI. They also have to improve the learning center and the documents as the documents don't really help."
"Additionally, better scanning capabilities for third-party applications would ensure comprehensive security without the need for exclusions."
"The solution could be more stable and offer more security."
"The tool's configuration can be made easier."
"The price range is a little high."
"Some of the end users may not be technically proficient, so they occasionally face problems due to a lack of knowledge."
"Trend Micro Deep Discovery's technical support could be improved, and it could be made more active."
"The solution needs to be able to integrate better with third-party infrastructure."
"Trend Micro can improve the pricing in general. There is nothing else they can add or improve in the solution."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Work through partners for the best pricing."
"Pricing is good. They offer a lot of things, the most important is the support. Every time you upgrade your license, you also get insurance for the equipment. If you have any problem with equipment, they send in new equipment."
"The price of the license and warranty can be better because it is very expensive."
"I think that the pricing is fair."
"The cost is too high... They have to focus on more features with less cost for the customer. If you see the market, where it's going, there are a lot of players offering more features for less cost."
"They need to be competitive with other solutions."
"The cost of Fortinet FortiGate is competitive and not expensive compared to other enterprise- grade solutions. On average, the license cost per year is around seventy percent of the firewall's purchase price."
"While Fortinet FortiGate has a higher price point compared to Sophos XG, its user-friendly interface justifies the cost."
"Forcepoint is very expensive but it's really secure."
"We have just a subscription for the cloud, and this license is great. The license is so good."
"The pricing should be more competitive against other vendors in the market."
"The solution is expensive."
"Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is reasonable, it is priced the same as other firewalls."
"It is an affordable product. We purchase its yearly license."
"It requires a yearly subscription."
"I believe the licensing fee is for one year, three years, and five years, or something like that. If you wants to increase the support level from a simpler level to platinum, I think that there's a cost. There are differences between every kind of support, but I don't know the numbers."
"The price of the solution is lower compared to the competition."
"Compared to its competitors, Trend Micro Deep Discovery is a little expensive."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. There are no additional costs associated with the product."
"Its price is fine, but Trend Micro can improve the pricing in general. It is a hardware solution. It is based on the number of nodes, and according to the number of nodes, clients decide which box they should acquire. They have to renew their license every year. It is subscription-based."
"Overall, the price is good."
"The licensing cost is a bit pricey. We pay a yearly subscription."
"Overall, Trend Micro Deep Discovery has proven to be a reliable solution that enhances our security posture while minimizing operational disruptions."
"Trend Micro Deep Discovery is quite expensive compared to other endpoint security products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
22%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which is the better NGFW: Fortinet Fortigate or Cisco Firepower?
When you compare these firewalls you can identify them with different features, advantages, practices and usage a...
What is the biggest difference between Sophos XG and FortiGate?
From my experience regarding both the Sophos and FortiGate firewalls, I personally would rather use FortiGate. I know...
What are the biggest technical differences between Sophos UTM and Fortinet FortiGate?
As a solution, Sophos UTM offers a lot of functionality, it scales well, and the stability and performance are quite ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
There is a need to make payments towards the licensing charges attached to the product. The product is not expensive.
What needs improvement with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
My experience with this Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall wasn't very pleasant due to its complexity. For example, ...
What do you like most about Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
The tool's most valuable feature is its collaboration with other products. Integrating with other security products w...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
I would rate the pricing a three out of ten, where one would be very expensive, and ten would be very cheap.
What needs improvement with Trend Micro Deep Discovery?
The price range is a little high, which can deter customers from buying the product. Additionally, cloud sandboxing f...
 

Also Known As

FortiGate 60b, FortiGate 60c, FortiGate 80c, FortiGate 50b, FortiGate 200b, FortiGate 110c, FortiGate
Forcepoint NGFW, Stonesoft Next Generation Firewall, McAfee Network Security Platform, Intel Security Network Security Platform
Trend Micro Deep Discovery Inspector, Trend Micro Deep Discovery Analyzer
 

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Sample Customers

Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Dell, HP, Oracle, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, Vodafone, Orange, BT Group, Telstra, Deutsche Telekom, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, CenturyLink, NTT Communications, Tata Communications, SoftBank, China Mobile, Singtel, Telus, Rogers Communications, Bell Canada, Telkom Indonesia, Telkom South Africa, Telmex, Telia Company, Telkom Kenya
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Allied Telesis, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Babou, Blekinge County Council, Delacour, Hiroshima Prefectural Government, Live Nation Entertainment Inc., Mazda Motor Logistics Europe, McGill University Health Centre, Mikuni Corporation, OKWAVE, Sinar Mas Land, SWICA, UTOC Corporation
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