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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 & Cons summary

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) offers robust Advanced Threat Protection features alongside good monitoring and flexible integration options. It provides comprehensive threat coverage, VPN, and WiFi management via FortiManager, but DNS integration is lacking. While local support is efficient, there is room for technical support improvement. Despite being cost-effective, some users find pricing too high. SSL certificate issues and unclear upgrade descriptions can affect user experience.

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PROS

FortiGate CNF scales well and supports a broad variety of software, including third-party applications, making it versatile for diverse needs.
Advanced Threat Protection in FortiGate CNF offers comprehensive threat coverage, contributing to its reliability and effectiveness.
It integrates multiple features into one appliance, providing Internet connections, monitoring, VPN, WiFi management, and a centralized management system.
FortiGate CNF is recognized as cost-effective due to its offering of many features under one license, saving on additional licensing fees.
Support through FortiGate CNF's distributors is efficient, providing excellent service and fostering a friendly relationship.

CONS

FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall needs a DNS option.
There is room for improvement in support and version upgrade descriptions.
FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall is perceived as overpriced with limited affordable renewal options.
Box clustering, IPS configuration, and stability in switching need enhancement.
Deployment is complex, and hardware scalability issues may require box changes.
 

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

AG
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.
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RS
Mar 14, 2025
FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall provides the same features that higher-end models offer, but at a much lower cost.
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BilalAslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 19, 2023
The solution can scale well.
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RiaanDu Preez - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 28, 2025
The people I work with appreciate the stability of FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF), as they love its reliability.
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MuhammadJahangir - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 11, 2024
FortiGate's offering of many features in one license is cost-effective.
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Uri Harf - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 25, 2024
FortiGate provides features such as Internet connections, monitoring, VPN, WiFi management, and centralized management system with FortiManager.
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KK
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.
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Noor-E-MozammilAlighan - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 24, 2023
Unlike other products, the FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall has many features under one appliance.
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EmilioPalma - PeerSpot reviewer
May 3, 2024
I have configured some SD-WAN features, and it's worked pretty well. It manages pretty well, connecting all links to the firewall. It can lower balance and traffic management.
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Omar Urquijo - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
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FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) Cons review quotes

AG
May 1, 2024
The deployment process is complex.
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RS
Mar 14, 2025
There are some bugs that need to be fixed, and they can take some time to resolve.
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BilalAslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 19, 2023
I'd like them to add a DNS option for FortiGate.
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MuhammadJahangir - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 11, 2024
For scalability, if the hardware isn't fit or working, the box needs changing.
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Uri Harf - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 25, 2024
The prices for FortiGate are way too high and are perceived as overpriced.
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KK
Nov 16, 2023
There could be more detailed descriptions regarding version upgrades, particularly in terms of the upgrade process.
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Noor-E-MozammilAlighan - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 24, 2023
The solution is not stable in terms of switching.
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Omar Urquijo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 6, 2024
We sometimes encounter issues with the SSL certificate.
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Mohd. Rivai - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 5, 2023
The solution needs to improve on box clustering and IPS configuration.
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AdnanKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 4, 2024
They should offer more affordable renewal options or flexible plans for license upgrades.
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