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

Vendor: Fortinet
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall scales well and integrates Advanced Threat Protection as a key feature.
It offers many features under one appliance, delivering comprehensive threat coverage and high reliability.
FortiGate CNF's flexibility allows third-party software integration, improving functionality and management options.
The UPM feature enhances network impact by offering additional attributes like a binder filter.
Centralized management and excellent support make FortiGate CNF highly valued for cost-effectiveness and functionality typically associated with higher-end models.

CONS

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) is not stable in terms of switching and has issues with the SSL certificate.
Support and customization, especially for configurations and license upgrades, require improvement.
The VPN feature and security around it are major concerns due to lack of suitable solutions.
Scalability is limited, with only a small percentage able to manage business growth, and the hardware needs frequent changes.
Pricing is considered very expensive, with a need for more affordable renewal options and flexible plans.
 

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

Andrew_Jackson - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems engineer at The IT Team (New Zealand)
Nov 3, 2025
Centralized management definitely helps us manage security operations, a single pane of glass management is a bonus for us, and we can give our staff access to the portal and they can access all our customers.
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.
VIJAICYRIAC - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Movate
Apr 25, 2025
Threat detection and prevention features are the most effective aspects of FortiGate CNF.
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RS
Senior Network Consultant at Visionet Systems Inc.
Mar 14, 2025
FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall provides the same features that higher-end models offer, but at a much lower cost.
Uri Harf - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Presales at A.G.A.S. מחשוב ותקשורת לעסקים
Dec 25, 2024
FortiGate provides features such as Internet connections, monitoring, VPN, WiFi management, and centralized management system with FortiManager.
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.
ІгорКузьменко - PeerSpot reviewer
Key Executive at ITBiz Solutions
Apr 4, 2025
FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) is highly valued for its pricing, which is considered very affordable.
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.
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.
AdnanKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Administrator at Ovrlod
Jan 4, 2024
The platform has good stability.
 

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

Andrew_Jackson - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems engineer at The IT Team (New Zealand)
Nov 3, 2025
The VPN feature is indeed the main concern so far. Security around it is a concern, and then the fact that they have just dropped it and have not really provided a solution that fits for us.
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.
VIJAICYRIAC - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Movate
Apr 25, 2025
The customization of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) could be improved, particularly in terms of configurations to better adjust to specific needs.
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RS
Senior Network Consultant at Visionet Systems Inc.
Mar 14, 2025
There are some bugs that need to be fixed, and they can take some time to resolve.
Uri Harf - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Presales at A.G.A.S. מחשוב ותקשורת לעסקים
Dec 25, 2024
The prices for FortiGate are way too high and are perceived as overpriced.
AG
Chief Technology Officer at Flex Group
May 1, 2024
The deployment process is complex.
ІгорКузьменко - PeerSpot reviewer
Key Executive at ITBiz Solutions
Apr 4, 2025
Unfortunately, FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) is not very scalable. For businesses that grow or develop further, only about ten percent can handle the increase.
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.
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.
AdnanKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Administrator at Ovrlod
Jan 4, 2024
They should offer more affordable renewal options or flexible plans for license upgrades.