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Fortinet FortiEDR vs WithSecure Elements Endpoint Detection and Response comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

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

Fortinet FortiEDR
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
WithSecure Elements Endpoin...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
48th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiEDR is 4.7%, up from 4.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WithSecure Elements Endpoint Detection and Response is 0.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

RafaelTorres - PeerSpot reviewer
Valuable for remote work security and enhances endpoint protection effectively
It is very easy to set up. I would rate my experience with the initial setup a ten out of ten, with ten being very easy to set up. It is very user-friendly and easy to manage. The deployment process is quick and easy, especially in new environments. It's very fast and straightforward.
Preeti  Bhave - PeerSpot reviewer
Includes an encrypted drive that stores a key for accessing the encrypted data, but the monthly reporting feature can be improved
The monthly reporting feature of WithSecure can be improved. Since we have KPIs in our organization, we have to do a lot of manual work while preparing the monthly reports. Though I can see the installed software, I don't get a consolidated report on them. The solution's software inventory features can be improved to be more actionable. Although they have all the necessary information on the portal, it's not actionable enough.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution's most valuable features are the investigation tab and the granular control that Fortinet provides."
"The ease of deployment and configuration is valuable. It's very easy compared to other vendors like Sophos. Sophos' configuration is complex. Fortinet is a lot easier to understand. You don't need a lot of admin knowledge to do the configuration."
"Fortinet FortiEDR made our clients feel secure and more at ease, knowing that they had an EDR solution that would close the gap in their security posture."
"Fortinet is very user-friendly for customers."
"I get alerts when scripts are detected in the environment."
"The most valuable feature is the analysis, because of the beta structure."
"NGAV and EDR features are outstanding."
"Ability to get forensics details and also memory exfiltration."
"I use the solution to protect our infrastructure. The tool has special frames for banking. There is an additional secure filter for banking-related pages. It protects me from viruses, malware, and attacks."
"It offers good scalability."
"It is a scalable solution."
"WithSecure includes an encrypted drive that stores a key for accessing the encrypted data."
"The only issue that we have today is with false positives. We have too many false positives with the solution."
"The product is stable."
 

Cons

"The EDR console should have more extensive reporting. You shouldn't need to purchase FortiAnalyzer. It should be included in the EDR part. The security adviser cloud platform could be improved with more options for exclusive or intensive rules for devices."
"The SIEM could be improved."
"The solution is not user-friendly."
"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."
"Making the portal mobile friendly would be helpful when I am out of office."
"The only minor concern is occasional interference with desired programs."
"The control of scripts could be improved because you use Microsoft Active Directory and unnecessary scripts to keep the roles updated with company policies."
"The solution's installation from a central installation server could be improved because the engineers had a little bit of trouble getting it installed from a central location."
"WithSecure Elements Endpoint Detection and Response is scalable. My company has 800-1000 customers."
"The website rules are too complicated."
"Its automated functionality could be better."
"The monthly reporting feature of WithSecure can be improved."
"The initial setup is very straightforward."
"The tool’s mobile version needs to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are no issues with the pricing."
"Fortinet FortiEDR is available at a very competitive price compared to the other products in the market."
"Offered at a high price"
"While the cost may have been high, we view it as a worthwhile investment due to Fortinet's reliability and long-term performance."
"I'm not familiar with pricing, but it looks a bit costly compared to other vendors I think."
"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
"The solution is not expensive."
"The hardware costs about €100,000 and about €20,000 annually for access."
"I rate WithSecure a four out of ten because it's quite economical."
"I would rate the tool’s pricing a three out of ten. Its pricing is competitive."
"WithSecure Elements Endpoint Detection and Response's licensing costs are yearly."
"The solution's price is moderate."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Computer Software Company
20%
Comms Service Provider
18%
Government
7%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

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 solution costs less than 10,000 for 100 users. Users have to pay additional costs to have the solution on the cloud.
 

Also Known As

enSilo, FortiEDR
F-Secure Elements Endpoint Detection and Response, F-Secure Rapid Detection and Response, F-Secure RDR
 

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Sample Customers

Financial, Healthcare, Legal, Technology, Enterprise, Manufacturing ... 
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