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FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) pros and cons

Vendor: Fortinet
4.2 out of 5

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PROS

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall can scale well and includes Advanced Threat Protection as a valuable feature.
It integrates many features under one appliance, offering comprehensive threat coverage and reliability.
FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall provides cost-effective solutions by offering features like Internet connections, VPN, WiFi, and centralized management.
FortiGate's ability to launch third-party software enhances its flexibility, with additional support from stable SD-WAN configurations.
Comprehensive documentation and local support enhance the user experience, facilitating an efficient and friendly relationship.

CONS

Support requires improvement.
It is considered very expensive, with prices perceived as overpriced.
Stability issues exist, especially concerning switching.
Deployment process is complex and not user-friendly.
Scalability is limited, handling growth in only about ten percent of cases.
 

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) Pros review quotes

BilalAslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre Sales Engineer /Network Engineer at Comstar - Information Systems Associates Ltd.
Jan 19, 2023
The solution can scale well.
Armando Gómez - PeerSpot reviewer
Technological support engineer at Gua
Sep 8, 2023
ATP ( Advanced Threat Protection) next-generation firewall is the most valuable feature.
NK
Cloud Engineer at a consultancy with self employed
Oct 4, 2023
The solution is very advanced and has good monitoring features.
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Noor-E-MozammilAlighan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior IT Engineer at NMA Technologies Services Ltd
Oct 24, 2023
Unlike other products, the FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall has many features under one appliance.
KK
Senior Consultant at KPMG Singapore
Nov 16, 2023
The focus is on the comprehensive coverage of threats and the reliability of the chosen solution. Ease of use and familiarity are crucial.
Mohd. Rivai - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Dec 5, 2023
The tool's documentation and online resources availability have been valuable.
AdnanKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Administrator at Ovrlod
Jan 4, 2024
The platform has good stability.
AG
Chief Technology Officer at Flex Group
May 1, 2024
The ability to launch third-party software is one of the best features because of the variety of software available. For me, it's one of the best ones.
Omar Urquijo - PeerSpot reviewer
Security, infrastructure and networking engineer at Abetelnet Solutions
Jun 6, 2024
The important part of FortiGate CNF is the UPM. It has a significant impact on the network by providing additional attributes such as a binder filter. This feature is very beneficial.
MuhammadJahangir - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager Tech Compliance at Qenta Inc.
Nov 11, 2024
FortiGate's offering of many features in one license is cost-effective.
 

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) Cons review quotes

BilalAslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Pre Sales Engineer /Network Engineer at Comstar - Information Systems Associates Ltd.
Jan 19, 2023
I'd like them to add a DNS option for FortiGate.
Armando Gómez - PeerSpot reviewer
Technological support engineer at Gua
Sep 8, 2023
There is room for improvement in terms of support.
NK
Cloud Engineer at a consultancy with self employed
Oct 4, 2023
The product is very expensive.
Learn what your peers think about FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF). Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
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Noor-E-MozammilAlighan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior IT Engineer at NMA Technologies Services Ltd
Oct 24, 2023
The solution is not stable in terms of switching.
KK
Senior Consultant at KPMG Singapore
Nov 16, 2023
There could be more detailed descriptions regarding version upgrades, particularly in terms of the upgrade process.
Mohd. Rivai - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Dec 5, 2023
The solution needs to improve on box clustering and IPS configuration.
AdnanKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Administrator at Ovrlod
Jan 4, 2024
They should offer more affordable renewal options or flexible plans for license upgrades.
AG
Chief Technology Officer at Flex Group
May 1, 2024
The deployment process is complex.
Omar Urquijo - PeerSpot reviewer
Security, infrastructure and networking engineer at Abetelnet Solutions
Jun 6, 2024
We sometimes encounter issues with the SSL certificate.
MuhammadJahangir - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Manager Tech Compliance at Qenta Inc.
Nov 11, 2024
For scalability, if the hardware isn't fit or working, the box needs changing.