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Network Security Engineer at a consumer goods company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Integrates with other solutions, easy to use, and simple installation
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features are malware detection, integrates well with other solutions, and ease of use for all users."
  • "The current version of this solution does not show the malicious websites that have been visited. They should add this to an upcoming release."

What is our primary use case?

We use FortiClient to protect our assets, such as laptops, from network attacks. If we were to get a malicious attack this solution will detect it and block the site that is making the attack.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features are malware detection, integrates well with other solutions, and ease of use for all users.

What needs improvement?

The current version of this solution does not show the malicious websites that have been visited. They should add this to an upcoming release.

There should be an automatic bootup scan option easily accessible.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for the past six months.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

FortiClient is reliable and stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have installed this solution on everyone's device in my organization, everyone is using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is very responsive.

How was the initial setup?

The setup was simple and is easy to implement for many use cases.

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

The price of the solution depends on the type of firewall you have from FortiGate. I am satisfied with the price of the solution.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others because it is easy to use and it detects threats well.

I rate Fortinet FortiClient an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Network Security Engineer at a consumer goods company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Easy to use, stable, and facilitates working from home
Pros and Cons
  • "This solution makes it easier to work from home."
  • "In the next release, I would like to see an additional layer of security added."

What is our primary use case?

We use FortiClient for users who are working from home. It allows them to connect to the organization's network with the VPN and access the server.

How has it helped my organization?

This solution makes it easier to work from home.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features are the dynamic connectors, the ability to log into the Linux server, and the automatic linking of the FortiGate web filter.

This product is easy to use. 

What needs improvement?

I am troubleshooting some errors that I have had with the VPN and they are difficult to resolve.

In the next release, I would like to see an additional layer of security added.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using Fortinet FortiClient within the past year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a really reliable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This solution is scalable and I have tried expanding its use. We currently have about 250 users because of the coronavirus restrictions, and we plan to increase our usage.

How was the initial setup?

It is easy to deploy FortiClient.

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

The pricing is good and licensing is paid on a yearly basis.

Licensing for FortiClient is included with the VPN and the FortiGate firewall. If we pay for the yearly package that includes the FortiGate firewall, then the FortiClient VPN license is included with it.

What other advice do I have?

In summary, this is a good product and I can recommend it to others.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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it_user873078 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Support with 51-200 employees
Real User
Good signatures and protection but the management system changes are unfavorable
Pros and Cons
  • "FortiClient has good signatures, good protection and, up until recently, it integrated really well with our firewall."

    What is our primary use case?

    We're using it for anti-virus, and its performance is okay.

    How has it helped my organization?

    Its benefit is that it provides virus protection.

    What is most valuable?

    FortiClient has good signatures, good protection and, up until recently, it integrated really well with our firewall.

    What needs improvement?

    I'm hoping they change the management system. The management is no longer applicable for us, so I want that to go back to the way it was.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    One to three years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    The stability is excellent.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    It is definitely scalable.

    How is customer service and technical support?

    I haven't used tech support.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was straightforward.

    What other advice do I have?

    Our most important criteria when selecting a vendor are going to be price and manageability.

    I would rate this solution as a seven because it worked fine, but things changed.

    Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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