Fortinet FortiSIEM vs Meraki Dashboard comparison

The compared Fortinet and Cisco solutions aren't in the same category. Fortinet is ranked #7 in SIEM , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 3.3% mindshare in the category. Cisco is ranked #19 in NMS , with an average rating of 8.4, and holds a 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 82% of Fortinet users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of Cisco users who would recommend it.

Fortinet FortiSIEM

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98% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiSIEM and Meraki Dashboard based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Fortinet FortiSIEM vs. Meraki Dashboard Report (Updated: May 2020).

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Fortinet FortiSIEM vs. Meraki Dashboard

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiSIEM

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (7th)

Meraki Dashboard

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Monitoring Software (19th)

Mindshare comparison

Fortinet FortiSIEM and Meraki Dashboard aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiSIEM is designed for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and holds a mindshare of 3.3%, up 3.0% compared to last year.
Meraki Dashboard, on the other hand, focuses on Network Monitoring Software, holds 1.2% mindshare, down 1.9% since last year.

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Network Monitoring Software

Featured Reviews

Oliver Jackson

Network Engineer at Laminar Communications Pty Ltd

Systems monitoring enhanced by firewall and intrusion detection features

My primary use case for Fortinet FortiSIEM is systems monitoring and alerting. I use it for standard functions like log monitoring, incident detection, and notification. My customers are mostly medium-sized enterprises ranging from engineering companies, mining companies, independent schools, and…

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Bilal-Ahmed

IT Manager at Fawaz

Seamless connectivity and comprehensive control over network devices

All of the features we are looking for are already in control. I think those features, which we are not currently utilizing, are already there. For example, the control for the cameras and everything else. The cameras are not connected through Meraki, but all other devices are on Meraki networks.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Real-time monitoring makes life quite easy for me."

"We have many application systems, and I can set up Fortinet FortiSIEM for users to monitor their systems."

"FortiSIEM is a great tool for making security processes transparent."

"It gives us the opportunity to generate notifications based upon rules that get triggered, and the rules could be specific to PCI, HIPAA, GIBA, NIST, and so forth."

"To add workers and even collectors is pretty easy."

"FortiSIEM sends an email or SMS notifications to admins when there are significant incidents. It's a highly efficient way of responding to incidents."

"The ability to write my own parsers for the devices that are not supported by Fortinet is the most valuable feature."

"FortiSIEM's best features are the dashboards and customization."

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"It's a simple, functional solution."

"Meraki Dashboard does not require a lot of maintenance. Cisco tells communicates through the Meraki Dashboard web client, it will automatically send updates to the equipment. They will send you an email on what day the updates will take place. If you want to proceed, you can click on accept, or you can decline them and schedule the updates at another time."

"The dashboard itself is very simplified and easy to navigate."

"The ease-of-use and the analytics are really effective tools."

"We find that Meraki has all the features you need to be able to enable complex network protocols for AV equipment. We deal with a streaming product over IP, and Meraki is fantastic at that."

"The initial setup process is quite simple."

"Some of the features I have found valuable are the ease of access, simple configuration, and monitoring."

"We have found the client dashboard to be very simple to use, especially in our Meraki environment."

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Cons

"The dashboards need to be improved. It gives you so much detail, but sometimes too much detail, especially to an executive, it's too much."

"Our team tried configuring MS SQL database logs with Fortinet FortiSIEM, but it did not work for some time."

"Their technical support is horrible. By horrible, I mean a train wreck of a disaster that has fallen off a bridge and caught fire."

"Its training can be improved. Its price also needs to be improved."

"I would like to see easier implementation in the future."

"The process of installing Fortinet FortiSIEM and the customization of the alerts take too long."

"Fortinet FortiSIEM should broaden its remediation part to include more features for incident management. Currently, to manage repetitive incidents or for remediation, I need to use a separate software called FortiSOAR."

"The interface needs some improvements because it's a bit cumbersome when you're trying to view items. It takes some time to get used to. Additionally, sometimes the scrolling does not work."

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"The price could be lower because the license for access points is expensive."

"The product is missing a VPN and it is a major issue when it comes to deployment."

"The initial setup is complex and can be made more straightforward."

"Third-party switches do not necessarily integrate easily with the system and this could be improved to allow for better adaptation."

"The pricing for this solution needs to be improved."

"The cost of the solution is high and can be improved."

"It would be helpful to have the ability to create a floor plan based on an existing PDF or JPEG, which is automatically converted into a usable network map."

"I would like to receive decent notification alerts regarding the license's expiry. Or any help on correcting or optimizing licenses, because in certain circumstances you can add a license but it's the wrong licensing. However, the Dashboard adds the license in some way, and you do not utilize it. You can simply extend the license's expiration date."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Fortinet FortiSIEM is not an expensive solution."

"The price is competitive."

"The price of Fortinet FortiSIEM was reasonable compared to other solutions."

"FortiSIEM's licensing is based on EPS, and its pricing is competitive in the market."

"Please be cheaper and more simplified."

"We bought the perpetual license, so we own the product, but there is a three-year support renewal fee for that."

"This is probably more on the lower cost end of the spectrum compared to competing products. Fortinet's license model is based on events per second, which makes sense, but that's not typical. It makes it very hard to calculate what your costs are going to be as you scale the platform because some log sources, such as firewall logs, are very noisy, and there are lots and lots of events per second, but some of them are not. So, it becomes a bit of a science experiment trying to guess what your costs are going to be as you scale the solution. This is where other competing products perhaps have a more straightforward license model."

"The solution is available for both, perpetual and subscription licenses."

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"Meraki Dashboard is a utility and portal that's part of the Meraki solution."

"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."

"The Meraki Dashboard has more competitive pricing."

"Typically, the license model is for one, three, and five years. They can just be a bit more flexible around it and look into providing an option for 24 months."

"My view is that it's expensive, but it's the best."

"You don't have to pay for the dashboard."

"Meraki Dashboard's pricing is reasonable. It is sold yearly, typically for one, three, or five years. I rate its pricing a five out of ten."

"It is said to be expensive."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Computer Software Company

21%

Financial Services Firm

Educational Organization

Government

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiSIEM?

Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiSIEM?

The pricing is reasonable, which is why it is preferred by government customers. Windows agent licenses cost around 3,000 Rupees per device per year.

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What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSIEM?

Fortinet FortiSIEM should broaden its remediation part to include more features for incident management. Currently, to manage repetitive incidents or for remediation, I need to use a separate softw...

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What do you like most about Meraki Dashboard?

We greatly utilize the network because we can plug it into the DNS, VPN, or equipment. It's very good. Meraki Dashboard enhances wireless network management. We appreciate its flexibility, as it al...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Meraki Dashboard?

The cost of the Meraki solution is high, which may not be affordable for smaller companies, especially in developing countries.

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What needs improvement with Meraki Dashboard?

The aspect I find challenging about this solution is that it is too extensive and complex. For example, when comparing Meraki Dashboard to Juniper Mist, the latter is quite simple. Mist is a very a...

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Also Known As

FortiSIEM, AccelOps

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Overview

FortiSIEM (formerly AccelOps 4) provides an actionable security intelligence platform to monitor security, performance and compliance through a single pane of glass.

Companies around the world use FortiSIEM for the following use cases:

Threat management and intelligence that provide situational awareness and anomaly detection
Alleviating compliance mandate concerns for PCI, HIPAA and SOX
Managing “alert overload”
Handling the “too many tools” reporting issue
Addressing the MSPs/MSSPs pain of meeting service level agreements

Fortinet

Meraki Dashboard is a comprehensive cloud-based platform that offers centralized management and control for all Meraki networking and security products. It provides a user-friendly interface, allowing administrators to easily monitor and configure their network infrastructure from anywhere. With real-time visibility, troubleshooting becomes effortless, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.

The intuitive dashboard offers a holistic view of the network, enabling quick identification of potential issues and proactive measures. It simplifies network deployment and scaling, with zero-touch provisioning and automatic firmware updates. The robust security features include advanced threat protection, content filtering, and VPN connectivity.

Meraki Dashboard also offers powerful analytics and reporting capabilities, providing valuable insights into network usage, application performance, and user behavior. With its seamless integration and scalability,

Meraki Dashboard is the ideal solution for organizations of all sizes, ensuring efficient network management and enhanced productivity.

Cisco

Sample Customers

FortiSIEM has hundreds of customers worldwide in markets including managed services, technology, financial services, healthcare, and government. Customers include Aruba Networks, Compushare, Port of San Diego, Cleveland Indians, Infoblox, Healthways, and Referentia.

Coop eG, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Priefert Manufacturing, Century Care Management, Clifton College, Zürs Ski Resort, Capital FM Arena, MAXI Autohöfe

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May 2020

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