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Fortinet FortiWeb vs Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiWeb
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
92
Ranking in other categories
Web Application Firewall (WAF) (4th)
Hillstone I-Series Server B...
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (21st), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (20th), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Fortinet FortiWeb and Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiWeb is designed for Web Application Firewall (WAF) and holds a mindshare of 8.4%, up 7.4% compared to last year.
Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System, on the other hand, focuses on Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS), holds 0.4% mindshare, up 0.2% since last year.
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
 

Featured Reviews

Kacem CHAMMALI - PeerSpot reviewer
Even if an attacker detects the IP address, they can't connect directly to the server due to FortiWeb
The xFF, or X-Forwarded-For feature, IP reputation, and protected hostname. We can block access using the IP address, so no one can connect to our web server or website using the real IP. They need to use the FQDN instead. Even if an attacker detects the IP address, they can't connect directly to the server due to FortiWeb and the option to protect the hostname. All traffic passes through FortiWeb. Machine learning capabilities in FortiWeb: I don't use machine learning all the time. In the initial phase of FortiWeb deployment, we use the learning process to detect the traffic passing through FortiGate to our website.
DAVI TEIXEIRA - PeerSpot reviewer
Beneficial AI detection, helpful support, but modern UI needed
The initial setup of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System requires a bunch of steps starting with installing the hardware and setting it up. However, most of the setup is done by the vendor. I rate the initial setup of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System an eight out of ten. The vendor provides free training in the software provided.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"If I need something from tech support, I can get it answered within the hour."
"Auto Learn feature: Makes policy additions or deletions for my customers very simple​"
"I like FortiWeb's usability and ease of configuration. It's simple to configure rules and exceptions inside the attack log. We block everything by default. If something isn't working, we ask the system admin to adjust the template and add exceptions."
"What we like about Fortinet FortiWeb is it has all the features. We use all of them, so we have to turn on all the options."
"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its security profile."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is Fail-Open."
"The most valuable feature is the web application firewall (WAF)."
"One or two people can maintain and support the solution. The maintenance is not difficult."
"The most valuable features of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System are the AI detection and monitoring of common threats."
 

Cons

"Though the reporting is a nice aspect associated with the tool, I feel that it has certain shortcomings and can be made better."
"The upgrade process could be a bit smoother."
"They could improve their support a little bit for faster response time."
"We would like to know more about the integration with the hardware or security products, such as Gemalto, because we need to move to that point."
"No solution is 100% secure and the security could always be worked on."
"A better load balancer is needed when multiple servers are used for the same website."
"It is not entirely user-friendly."
"HA Architecture needs improvement. I would improve it by working on AP HA."
"The UI dashboard view needs to be improved because it is ugly. If it was more modern it would be better. Additionally, better integration with other databases would be good."
"Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System can improve by having more anti-spam features that will hopefully eliminate all of the other threats."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"FortiWeb can be purchased in VM mode for a lower price and the same features."
"It's an expensive solution, although there are no additional costs."
"The product is expensive. I rate the pricing a ten out of ten."
"It is not a cheap product. It is not like a Linux or a Genex that you can deploy. It is a hardware appliance, and it is built for a specific reason and reliability. It is an enterprise-class solution. You wouldn't find an SMB investing in something like this."
"There are no licensing costs."
"Fortinet FortiWeb's pricing is reasonable. Its licensing costs are yearly."
"The license cost depends on the size of the box or the size of the solution. It can go from €200 Euros to a few hundred thousand Euros a year depending on your size."
"The price of the solution is good. It is less expensive than the other solutions in the market. There are not any additional features or hidden costs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
42%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
5%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiWeb?
The WAF profiles has been effective at mitigating web-based threats.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiWeb?
It's better. Yeah, it's really good. It's one of the main points why we offer it. Since we are partners with them, sometimes we offer our customers a lower price.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiWeb?
Fortinet's technical support is pretty slow, especially when you have quick questions. The support kind of delays itself and sometimes takes more time. That's the only thing that I can think of at ...
What do you like most about Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System?
The most valuable features of the Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System are the AI detection and monitoring of common threats.
What needs improvement with Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System?
The UI dashboard view needs to be improved because it is ugly. If it was more modern it would be better. Additionally, better integration with other databases would be good.
What is your primary use case for Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System?
We are using Hillstone I-Series Server Breach Detection System to look for threats in our network, such as barriers and malicious software.
 

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Hillstone sBDS
 

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Sample Customers

Lush, Barnabas Health, Options, Riverside Healthcare, Hillsbourough County Schools, Columbia Public Schools, Schiller AG
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