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Fortinet FortiGate IPS vs Hillstone S-Series Network Intrusion Prevention System comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate IPS
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Hillstone S-Series Network ...
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
25th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate IPS is 6.6%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hillstone S-Series Network Intrusion Prevention System is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
 

Featured Reviews

Taha Turkestani - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 25, 2024
Enhanced threat prevention with very good support and valuable behavior reports
We use FortiGate as a firewall. We have a FortiGate 201 model It's good that we didn't get hacked or attacked, indicating strong threat prevention. The reporting on employee behavior and the prevention of new viruses are essential features. Additionally, we have found it convenient for…
IL
Dec 9, 2021
Complements any firewall
It protects the server and it also protects email. It's anti-spam.  The core processors are there and it's able to generate reports for that. It also complements any kind of firewall. For example, if an end user is using Palo Alto as a firewall, they'd need another layer of firewall like the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Has a very user-friendly interface and doesn't require any prior knowledge."
"Integrated management is a very valuable feature."
"We have not had to reach out to FortiGate support yet and that is a pretty good track record."
"I love the interface."
"It's simple to operate and use."
"The detection is great."
"You have access to CLI in case you have no web access."
"I like FortiGate's zero-trust capabilities and protection against zero-day threats. Zero-day threat protection is critical because we're seeing constant changes in the threat landscape. The sandboxing and web access controls are also robust."
"Setup is straightforward with the same reliability and scalability as the firewall series."
 

Cons

"The tool is expensive for small businesses, making it an area where the tool can improve the product by making it available at a cheaper rate."
"To stay ahead of the competition Fortinet FortiGate IPS needs to think about how to adjust pricing."
"The solution could improve the integration."
"The graphical interface could be improved."
"The solution could improve the configuration, there are times the configuration is missing."
"I would like to be able to generate reports about the protections that we have. I would like a report feature."
"There could be more modifications."
"The AI part needs improvement to enhance its functionality."
"Lack of tools to help educate end users"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is only a standard license cost to use the solution."
"The price is okay, so far so good."
"They are more expensive than others."
"The licensing costs are very competitive."
"I give the pricing of the solution a six out of ten."
"The solution could be better priced."
"It cost us around $73,000 for three years."
"We are currently evaluating a Palo Alto solution, and the pricing could be a reason for going for Palo Alto."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
23%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
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Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate IPS?
The most significant aspect of IPS is self-explanatory as it primarily focuses on intrusion prevention, which is crucial for Fortinet's internal outbreak prevention efforts and ensuring compliance ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiGate IPS?
FortiGate is slightly more expensive. CrowdStrike is offering better rates, which is something you need to look at.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGate IPS?
Pricing is one of the factors that need improvement. Maybe they can offer a smaller scope for a cheaper price for smaller organizations.
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Also Known As

FortiGate IPS
Hillstone S-Series NIPS
 

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Sample Customers

Riverside Healthcare, Salt Lake City, Dell SecureWorks, Credit Bank Zagreb
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