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Fortinet FortiGate IPS vs Lumu 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
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Lumu
Ranking in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
11th
Average Rating
9.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Network Detection and Response (NDR) (9th), Extended Detection and Response (XDR) (17th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiGate IPS is 6.4%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lumu is 1.6%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
 

Featured Reviews

Sachin Vinay - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 23, 2022
Has a good set of UTM features, great bandwidth shaping mechanism, and efficient algorithms
We sometimes have issues when carrying out inspections because the system slows down and our clients complain about it. The only other drawback is that we have to manually insert certificates for our clients. Most social networking sites have dependencies and to completely block them requires a deep inspection profile. For protection, we need to put the certificates in for all of our clients. It's a major drawback not having it embedded in the system. I would very much like to see Forticlient's new TNA technology included with the original license for Fortigate. It currently requires an additional license which is quite costly for us as a middle-size organization. We could include it with VPN for our clients.
Martin Albanese - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 14, 2023
An automated solution with reliable customer support
When Lumu sends us a report that something is unsound, we respond to it. Some of the things we have are automated, and some are not If a user hits a bad website, we will check it out, verify it, check the logs they give us and lock it in our web gateway. Most of it is automated, so I do not have…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most useful feature of FortiGate IPS for me is Application Control."
"The most valuable features are security and vision, and all of the UTM functionality."
"We have not had to reach out to FortiGate support yet and that is a pretty good track record."
"It is a reliable solution."
"The VPN used with the product is secure and reliable without lag."
"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."
"I like the solution's stability."
"The solution effectively blocks unwanted traffic."
"The context provided by the tool is very complete, it includes the miter matrix, playbooks, links, hashes, and much more."
"It's been helpful for overall extended network visibility."
"Most of it is automated, so I do not have to watch it to get alerts."
"You can access external links, playbooks, MITRE Matrix, and a lot of information."
"I like Lumu's simple user interface. When we deployed it, we got full access, allowing us to identify IP addresses on the network and connect machine names to users. It helped us identify and block threats via the firewall. I also appreciate the chat support and ticket closure process. We're currently reviewing network detection solutions, and my recommendations include Lumu, Sentinel, and a few others. Regarding functionality and user-friendliness, I would recommend Lumu over the others."
"Lumu protects against threats immediately and handles them in time."
 

Cons

"Right now, it's not really scalable, but it's okay for us. However, looking ahead to three years from now, we might have a problem with scalability. We foresee a little risk down the road. The stability is okay for now."
"The initial deployment could be improved."
"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."
"The reporting was limited."
"FortGate's IPS reporting could be made better by giving more details regarding the source and destination of network traffic when it comes to the overview section. This would allow me to more easily follow the flow of traffic based on IP addresses, without having to integrate the IPS with other products that perform more sophisticated traffic analysis."
"We'd like to have multi-factor authentication via fiber."
"The user interface needs a bit of upgrading."
"I have contacted the support from Fortinet FortiGate IPS. The service was good but the speed could be better."
"Nothing so far needs to be improved."
"The free version is minimal compared to the full version."
"It would be good if we could access the physical logs."
"The integration with different vendors and endpoints could be improved."
"I am happy with the current features. However, one important one is to improve the reports."
"The reports need improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I pay €1,200 per year for the license along with Fortinet's 81E firewall appliance. I would rate this pricing as 3/5 stars, and I believe the price is reasonably similar to its competitors in the market, being somewhere in the middle."
"The product is expensive. I rate its pricing a six out of ten."
"The tool is a bit pricey for small businesses, but it is still bearable in terms of cost."
"The solution is offered as an annual license."
"We are currently evaluating a Palo Alto solution, and the pricing could be a reason for going for Palo Alto."
"If you compare the price of Fortinet FortiGate IPS to other firewalls, Check Point is priced very high followed by Palo Alto and Sophos. Fortinet FortiGate IPS price is more reasonable."
"There is only a standard license cost to use the solution."
"They are more expensive than others."
"Compared to Lumu, other solutions are more expensive. SentinelOne was a bit cheaper, and another provider's price structure is unclear, but Lumu fit our budget nicely. SentinelOne's cost depends on the number of devices, and it might be similar to Lumu's, depending on deployment."
"It is the cheapest solution we found."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
24%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
14%
Government
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

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?
The platform offers a reasonable price point compared to its competitors.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGate IPS?
One area for improvement is the licensing policy. If support licenses are not renewed, the product's functionality ceases, which can be disruptive. Integrating more advanced threat detection capabi...
What do you like most about Lumu?
Lumu protects against threats immediately and handles them in time.
What needs improvement with Lumu?
The free version is very limited compared to the full version.
What is your primary use case for Lumu?
We implemented Lumu for network detection. We deployed it to detect threats on the LAN and Wi-Fi networks. Currently, it's used within the IT department to detect any threats. Extending it to our s...
 

Also Known As

FortiGate IPS
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Sample Customers

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