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Fortinet FortiDDoS pros and cons

Vendor: Fortinet
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

Fortinet FortiDDoS effectively detects and mitigates DDoS attacks across Layer 3 to Layer 7.
The system has negligible to zero false positives in its detection.
Fortinet FortiDDoS can generate and send reports without needing third-party software.
It includes security profiles that protect against DDoS and various other attacks.
Packet inspection is reliable for mitigating DDoS attacks.

CONS

All necessary thresholds should be included in the default configuration to avoid user errors.
Issues with hanging and freezing have been noted in the past year.
The need for analytics and big data integration is apparent.
Improvements in alerts and reporting features are required.
Focus on application traffic management needs enhancement.
 

Fortinet FortiDDoS Pros review quotes

reviewer1295343 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 3, 2022
We have researched them all, and it's a good solution all around.
reviewer1087524 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 15, 2021
The solution already has security profiles and it can protect from DDoS attacks and other kinds of attacks.
MR
Nov 13, 2023
The most valuable feature is the cloud DDoS scrubbing capability.
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Yazan Omar - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 3, 2024
The product's initial setup phase was really easy.
reviewer1181427 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 6, 2019
I find the interface easy to use.
MJ
Apr 12, 2021
The solution is very user-friendly and very easy to use.
MO
Feb 17, 2025
The equipment works very well, and I have not encountered any issues with it.
RR
Mar 21, 2025
Packet inspection has been effective for mitigating DDoS attacks.
it_user850416 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 5, 2018
Among its key features: Detects and mitigates DDoS attacks at L3 to L7; negligible to zero false-positives; Generates and sends reports without the need for an expensive third-party solution.
reviewer2174514 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 24, 2024
The protection resources and the support are valuable features of the solution.
 

Fortinet FortiDDoS Cons review quotes

reviewer1295343 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 3, 2022
The only thing they need to do is to automate it. Today, you must create tools that do not require the use of an expert or anyone with special skills.
reviewer1087524 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 15, 2021
The web interface could be much better.
MR
Nov 13, 2023
The primary area for improvement is the on-premises capacity limit, currently fixed at 10 GB.
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Yazan Omar - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 3, 2024
The tool needs to focus more on the area of application traffic management, where it currently has some shortcomings.
reviewer1181427 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 6, 2019
The solution can be a little more user-friendly and it can be more affordable.
MJ
Apr 12, 2021
There aren't really any aspects of the solution we are unhappy with. It's been a positive experience overall.
MO
Feb 17, 2025
The main improvement would be to change the firewall model, however, currently, everything is fixed and working well.
it_user850416 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 5, 2018
All the thresholds that need to be configured should be included in the default so that user will not forget or misconfigure.
reviewer2174514 - PeerSpot reviewer
May 24, 2024
The challenge lies within the customer environment, particularly in Brazil, where companies have stringent security requirements for implementing solutions.
Sameer Ghewade - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 8, 2023
The product’s pricing needs improvement.