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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…

Seamless connectivity and comprehensive control over network devices

Bilal-Ahmed

IT Manager at Fawaz

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.

Allows any number of customizations but lacks functionality for finding root causes

ASM Naushad Alam

Network Manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees

We have not yet purchased the commercial version so have a lack of technical ability. We do not yet fully know the key points or key features of the solution. We just use what we use along with WhatsUp Gold. Based on our use only, stability is rated a seven out of ten.

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

Pros

"Fortinet FortiSIEM has its own validated and authentic IP database that marks malicious IP attacks against the firewall and generates an alert for the same."

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

"The interface is very easy to use. The connector in the core has FortiSIEM support from the vendor."

"It's a very nice solution to work with."

"I like the various options, including the option for CMDB and the easier access to create rules, playbooks, or use cases. It's also easier to use for creating dashboards and reports."

"FortiSIEM helped us discover all the threats at the time that were attacking the IT services of the company. We now have multiple-level authentication."

"The solution is easy to use and user-friendly."

"We like the integration of all of these Fortinet platforms together. Everything is integrated well, and we are able to sell that as a service to our customers."

"It is very stable and we have been using it for five years."

"There are some whitelist blacklist capabilities in the MX dashboard, which is very helpful."

"Great visibility on the dashboard."

"I like that Meraki Dashboard is a user-friendly product."

"The ability of the product to perform with simplicity of deployment make it a valuable solution."

"Easy to configure with great troubleshooting feature."

"The initial setup process is quite simple."

"The most valuable features are the ease of use and a single-pane-of-glass that allows us to identify issues across the entire network from one dashboard."

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"The most valuable function for me is the auto-discovery of interfaces in devices. When you integrate devices into the tool, it automatically finds the interfaces, which is very helpful for my job. Integration and configuration run smoothly in my experience with Juniper and Aruba devices."

"Zabbix is scalable."

"SNMP monitoring, source discovery, and alert triggering are most valuable."

"I like being able to use proxy servers for different locations. The agents are pretty cool. They're easy to roll out. The standard out-of-the-box templates are also pretty easy to use. The integration with other learning products is also good. I have, in the past, used Slack, but we've integrated it with Microsoft Teams. We also use it for SMS with a service called Redcoat. It is very flexible. It does what I need it to do, and my manager is very happy because it doesn't cost anything. We are nearing 4,000 hosts inside Zabbix, and we've got another 6,000 access points to add to it. We've thrown everything at it, and it has managed to keep going. I am very impressed with the tool, and I'd shake their hand very hard if I got to say the compliments to the Zabbix team. They keep improving it and doing refreshes, which is one good thing about it. There is also online information as well as books that you can purchase if you're willing to read enough. There is a lot to pick up, but it is a pretty complete solution."

"Our customers also like that they don't have to use multiple modules. Micro Focus and major vendors typically require you to buy several modules and plugins. Our customers do not like that. We offer them a single product for all their monitoring needs."

"The initial setup was very quick. The first time it was long because I didn't know it yet. I was only using Windows. The first time was very difficult because of the operating system."

"They've already added extra features, such as noise-canceling and facial recognition, which is great."

"I use the solution to provide a perfect environment for remote connectivity with my clients."

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Cons

"The UI could improve in Fortinet FortiSIEM. Humans view the UI frequently for data and if it was more visually pleasing it would be beneficial."

"Areas for improvement would be the ease of use and the integration with Fortinet's own products."

"We expect the latest patch from Fortinet FortiSIEM to give the ability to work with signature files."

"There could be more AI features included in the product."

"Our customers are noticing configuration available in the GUI interface and I think that they should be equal."

"The product does not have Security Orchestration and Automation Response, I would recommend adding this feature."

"They need to integrate better with Cisco and Palo Alto."

"If there is a configuration on the wrong side of the network or there are changes that result in harm to our IT infrastructure, the solution should immediately fix it."

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"You can't really clone or replicate a device, that sort of feature would be useful. You can clone the site but you cannot clone the device."

"If I am a user and I have a seat on the fourth floor, if I move across the building, the system should be able to track me and should be able to figure out my whereabouts or my position within the building if I'm connected to the wireless. That would make the administrator's life easier in terms of reachability."

"There is a need for price reductions in developing countries, as the cost of Meraki is quite high."

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

"I think this product could be improved with a CLI for more directives."

"The solution can be expensive."

"They could offer API functionality for Meraki Dashboard. It will help us develop software immediately using available solutions."

"There are some issues with the NAT configuration, it is now impossible to some operations with the solution."

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"The solution needs to add features for finding loopholes or problems and their root causes."

"The solution needs to add remote features."

"There are a lot of areas for improvement, specifically in the dashboards and reports functionalities."

"The performance reporting could be improved."

"There are not too much documentation or manuals. We found the tutorials very easy to understand but do not go deep enough in the use of Zabbix. We need more manuals, proper use, documentation, etc."

"I am having difficulties connecting it to Grafana, as well as some of the other plugins like Kibana."

"To improve Zabbix, adding more features to support the monitoring of modern workloads like containers would be beneficial."

"I'm using the free version of Zabbix, and I'd like to see more customization options, especially for setting trigger thresholds."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Pricing is determined based on the customer's budget."

"The price of the solution is expensive. The license is scalable. If there are 10 devices it is simple to license."

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

"Pricing is acceptable for more than 90% of our customers, as they normally get discounts."

"The price is competitive."

"Please be cheaper and more simplified."

"They have a yearly subscription."

"There are additional features that cost more than the standard licensing fees."

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"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."

"The solution is currently the most expensive on the market."

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

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

"The pricing of the tool is relatively high compared to other solutions. It comes with a premium that exceeds that of its competitors by approximately 25 percent."

"The licensing fees are $180 USD, per AP, for three years."

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

"It is said to be expensive."

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"There are no licenses."

"It is a true open-source solution, so there are no licensing costs."

"The tool's licensing is good."

"For pricing, it's free. We don't pay anything for it. They open-source the code, and people pay for support."

"It is freeware. We still use the free version of Zabbix."

"The solution is free to use but they offer support as a paid service. If you can go read the manuals and do the fine-tuning based on your needs, you do not need to pay anything and you will have a full solution."

"This solution is completely open-source, so it is quite affordable."

"It's free software released under the GNU/GPL license."

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IT Developer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

May 31, 2015

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Comms Service Provider

Computer Software Company

23%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

33%

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

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Questions from the Community

Fortinet FortiSIEM needs to provide better API integrations to users.

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

As a service, the cost is reasonable and affordable with scalable pricing based on the number of monitored devices. H...

What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiSIEM?

The built-in APIs in Fortinet FortiSIEM are somewhat lacking and could be improved for better integration with extern...

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 Dashboa...

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 ...

What needs improvement with Meraki Dashboard?

There is a need for price reductions in developing countries, as the cost of Meraki is quite high. Additionally, it w...

What do you like most about Zabbix?

The template system in Zabbix is very beneficial as it saves time in configuration.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zabbix?

The cost is minimal. It is literally free.

What needs improvement with Zabbix?

For me, Zabbix is very straightforward. I cannot think of any improvements needed. It's a very mature product. The on...

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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

Zabbix is an open-source monitoring software that provides real-time monitoring and alerting for servers, networks, applications, and services.

It offers a wide range of features including data collection, visualization, and reporting.

With its user-friendly interface and customizable dashboards, Zabbix helps organizations ensure the availability and performance of their IT infrastructure.

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

1. IBM 2. Dell 3. Cisco 4. HP 5. Oracle 6. Microsoft 7. Amazon 8. Google 9. Facebook 10. Twitter 11. LinkedIn 12. Netflix 13. Adobe 14. VMware 15. Salesforce 16. SAP 17. Intel 18. AT&T 19. Verizon 20. T-Mobile 21. Vodafone 22. Ericsson 23. Nokia 24. Siemens 25. General Electric 26. Honeywell 27. Philips 28. Sony 29. Samsung 30. LG 31. Panasonic 32. Toshiba

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