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Armando Gómez - PeerSpot reviewer
Technological support engineer at Gua
Reseller
Top 20
Provides ATP ( Advanced Threat Protection) but room for improvement in pricing
Pros and Cons
  • "ATP ( Advanced Threat Protection) next-generation firewall is the most valuable feature."
  • "There is room for improvement in terms of support."

What is most valuable?

ATP ( Advanced Threat Protection) next-generation firewall is the most valuable feature. 

What needs improvement?

There is room for improvement in terms of support. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have experience with this solution. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is very expensive. I would rate the pricing out of ten, where one is expensive and ten is low price. 

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What other advice do I have?

Overall, I would rate the product a five out of ten. 

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Mohd. Rivai - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Helps with web filtering and DDoS protection but needs improvement in IPS configuration
Pros and Cons
  • "The tool's documentation and online resources availability have been valuable."
  • "The solution needs to improve on box clustering and IPS configuration."

What is our primary use case?

I primarily use FortiGate for web filtering, IPS, DDoS protection, and IP segment VPN in an enterprise environment.

What is most valuable?

The tool's documentation and online resources availability have been valuable.

What needs improvement?

The solution needs to improve on box clustering and IPS configuration. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using FortiGate CNF since 2019. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

FortiGate CNF is scalable. 

How are customer service and support?

The solution's tech support is good. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was very easy. Two resources are needed for the deployment. One resource can maintain the product, which is easy. 

What was our ROI?

We can get ROI with the tool's use. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The tool's licensing costs are cheap and yearly. 

What other advice do I have?

I rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
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