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Fortinet FortiEDR vs Fortinet FortiSandbox comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiEDR
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (12th)
Fortinet FortiSandbox
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) (4th), Threat Deception Platforms (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Fortinet FortiEDR and Fortinet FortiSandbox aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiEDR is designed for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and holds a mindshare of 3.2%, down 4.1% compared to last year.
Fortinet FortiSandbox, on the other hand, focuses on Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), holds 7.1% mindshare, down 10.3% since last year.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Fortinet FortiEDR3.2%
CrowdStrike Falcon9.4%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint8.7%
Other78.7%
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Fortinet FortiSandbox7.1%
Palo Alto Networks WildFire8.5%
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint7.5%
Other76.9%
Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
 

Featured Reviews

Anoop K Jayan - PeerSpot reviewer
Web Relationship Manager (WRM) at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
Has strengthened endpoint protection for on-premise networks and supported migration to Linux environments
What really stands out in Fortinet FortiEDR is that we are integrating it with some private clouds at the customer's premises with secure SD-WAN networks. I don't know how much it contributes to this SD-WAN network in the own premises cloud solution, but that is what we are doing. This is especially relevant for government projects where the SD-WAN solution is within their private network, not touching the Internet or any other access. Their first requirement is centralized management. Additionally, they need antivirus updates and other things to be done through a centralized platform within that private cloud. That is their requirement, and currently, we temporarily allow internet access, but it is not preferred. We are moving towards a complete air gap, providing full isolation from the internet for that. We have started to work with machine learning capabilities in Fortinet FortiEDR. We are not that well-versed yet, but we have begun using machine learning for intrusion detection and other purposes. Regarding forensic analysis in Fortinet FortiEDR, it is useful in understanding attack vectors because our projects are based on the voice side, such as cloud PBX solutions and call center management. There are media activities and many attacks coming from the outside, as well as vulnerabilities from endpoints. In those cases, we need detailed analysis through an AI platform to inspect how these attacks are coming. We also require a proactive protection mechanism, including an alarm system for threat detection before attacks occur.
Abdelhamid Saber - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Security & Infra Technology Systems Engineer at BARQ Systems
Enhanced network security with adaptable integration and really good support
We use FortiSandbox for scanning files and images that pass through our networks. It integrates with different devices, such as five adapters and other Fortinet devices It is time-saving and more secure. It saves us from a lot of antivirus and anti-malware issues. The adapter is beneficial as it…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Exceptions are easy to create and the interface is easy to follow with a nice appearance."
"It is stable and scalable."
"The best features of Fortinet FortiEDR include a single agent that does not require many agents."
"The data collected from the endpoint where the EDR is installed is highly valuable for me."
"Having all monitoring, response, tracking, and mitigation tools in one dashboard provides our analysts and SOC team with a comprehensive view at a glance."
"The price is low and quite competitive with others."
"The product detects and blocks threats and is more proactive than firewalls."
"It's easy to configure and integrate the solution with the current network because it is used by Fortinet clients."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that the performance it offers to users is good, making it useful for us in our company."
"The main benefit of Fortinet FortiSandbox is that it allows organizations to detect and prevent unknown threats from entering an infrastructure."
"FortiSandbox analyzes the behavior of processes in a sandbox environment, which is useful for threat hunting. The solution has an excellent standard configuration, and you can prioritize the types of files of VMs you want to analyze. It also integrates seamlessly with other Fortinet solutions, like FortiGate, FortiMail, and FortiEMS."
"he solution's GUI is good."
"Fortinet FortiSandbox is faster than other sandbox solutions."
"The initial setup of Fortinet was easy, more so than other products, and it has been very easy to work with Fortinet, especially compared to other solutions."
"Fortinet FortiSandbox's most valuable feature is the security it provides against threats, such as ransomware. Additionally, it integrates well with APIs."
"The real-time analysis capability of FortiSandbox is beneficial for email analysis."
 

Cons

"We've encountered challenges during API deployment, occasionally resulting in unstable environments."
"The only minor concern is occasional interference with desired programs."
"I did face some challenges using Fortinet FortiEDR, especially in the Mac environment. While the detections work well in Windows, Mac has limitations. If I need to configure something in the Mac environment, I have to open a support ticket because I can't do it myself; the support team has to apply the configurations on the backend."
"In smaller markets like Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Slovenia, it can be challenging to find customers with 500 endpoints. My suggestion to Fortinet would be to lower this minimum order quantity to one."
"The solution is not user-friendly."
"The SIEM could be improved."
"I will have my team provide more details about disadvantages via email later."
"The solution is not very user-friendly because adding exceptions or policies involves many steps."
"It should be easier to import custom virtual machines. Some of the VMs that are in FortiSandbox don't have the applications that we have in our environment. We need to import a VM with specific applications that we use in our environment. Have all the licenses because this is a real environment. You need a license for the Windows client you run on it. It's possible to import custom VMs, but it's a pain to do it. I would like a tool that simplifies the process."
"It can be difficult if you need to use the Command Line Interface (CLI). It's much easier if you only have to deal with the GUI."
"The main area of concern in Fortinet FortiSandbox is its detection capabilities."
"In the next release, I would like to see machine learning and anti-exploitation included."
"If updated, Fortinet FortiSandbox could cover other risks."
"Product could include a user interface and be made simpler for customers to configure."
"The response time from technical support should be improved."
"The area I would like this solution to be improved in is the integrations for Sandbox with AI and big data ML mechanisms. I think this would be a practical improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The hardware costs about €100,000 and about €20,000 annually for access."
"Fortinet FortiEDR is available at a very competitive price compared to the other products in the market."
"Fortinet FortiEDR has a yearly subscription."
"It's not cheap, but it's not expensive either."
"There are no issues with the pricing."
"The solution is not expensive."
"We got a good deal on licensing, so it is in the competitive range."
"It is expensive and I would rate it 8 on the scale."
"Altogether, it is about €10,000 for the Sandbox and Email Gateway."
"The solution is not expensive at all."
"There is a license to use this solution."
"Fortinet FortiSandbox is a nominally priced product, so I would not say that it is a very cheap tool."
"It is an expensive solution."
"There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"FortiSandbox is a subscription that can be purchased from Fortinet directly. Only using FortiSandbox as features purchased as a subscription in the cloud."
"I rate the product's pricing a five or six on a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise14
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiEDR?
We have FortiEDR installed on all our systems. This protects them from any threats.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiEDR?
The pricing is moderate; I cannot label it as cheap, but it is moderate compared to other main solutions.
What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSandbox?
The real-time analysis capability of FortiSandbox is beneficial for email analysis.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSandbox?
I think it's affordable. For the six to seven months of usage, the cost has been reasonable.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSandbox?
We sometimes face a delay in email scanning due to not having multiple virtual machines. Improvements could be made in dynamic scanning, scanning all email components such as URLs and attachments, ...
 

Also Known As

enSilo, FortiEDR
FortiSandbox
 

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Sample Customers

Financial, Healthcare, Legal, Technology, Enterprise, Manufacturing ... 
Lush, Barnabas Health, Options, Riverside Healthcare, Hillsbourough County Schools, Columbia Public Schools, Schiller AG
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