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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 has valuable features like Advanced Threat Protection and comprehensive threat coverage.
It offers advanced monitoring features and scalability.
Documentation and online resources are valuable and contribute to ease of use.
It provides a cost-effective licensing model offering many features in one package.
It supports various third-party software and effective network management functionalities like SD-WAN.

CONS

There is room for improvement in terms of support.
FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall is very expensive.
There could be more detailed descriptions regarding version upgrades, particularly in terms of the upgrade process.
The deployment process is complex.
The prices for FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall are perceived as overpriced.
 

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.
BilalAslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 19, 2023
The solution can scale well.
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.
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.
Noor-E-MozammilAlighan - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 24, 2023
Unlike other products, the FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall has many features under one appliance.
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.
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.
Mohd. Rivai - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 5, 2023
The tool's documentation and online resources availability have been valuable.
AdnanKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 4, 2024
The platform has good stability.
 

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

AG
May 1, 2024
The deployment process is complex.
BilalAslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 19, 2023
I'd like them to add a DNS option for FortiGate.
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.
KK
Nov 16, 2023
There could be more detailed descriptions regarding version upgrades, particularly in terms of the upgrade process.
Noor-E-MozammilAlighan - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 24, 2023
The solution is not stable in terms of switching.
Omar Urquijo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 6, 2024
We sometimes encounter issues with the SSL certificate.
Mohd. Rivai - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 5, 2023
The solution needs to improve on box clustering and IPS configuration.
AdnanKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 4, 2024
They should offer more affordable renewal options or flexible plans for license upgrades.
NK
Oct 4, 2023
The product is very expensive.