Fortinet FortiGate Cloud Reviews

FortiGate Cloud is used for larger organizations that have their services in the cloud.

It is necessary to have FortiGate Cloud if you want to protect Azure resources.

The most effective features for managing cyber threats are IPS and application control.

All Fortinet products have many security flaws, and new versions often have large security holes. The integration process takes a long time for failovers between firewalls since it uses the Azure API. The initial setup is also considered to be difficult.

I have worked with FortiGate products for maybe ten years and with the cloud version for one year.

The technical support is not very good. It suffers from overall competence issues and a lack of language proficiency. 

Neutral

I have tried Azure Firewall. It is extremely overpriced and does not have all the management features FortiGate has. I have dealt with other competitors in the past and am now focusing just on Fortinet Security Solutions.

In the past, I have worked with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto and am currently focused on Fortinet.

The initial setup was difficult due to differences in handling network management between Azure and on-premises solutions.

I deployed it myself, but I had some colleagues I could ask questions.

The pricing is on par with other cloud providers. FortiGate Cloud is priced similarly to other providers, however, we still need FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer.

Fortinet products are just as good as any other competitor, with better management capabilities. It is easier to set up a Fortinet solution than Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

We use FortiGate Cloud to protect from ransomware, malware, and viruses. We also use it for identity management and controlling bandwidth allocation to solutions. 

FortiGate Cloud boosts productivity and security because one solution covers all the requirements, features, and management functions. Staff can operate it with less security knowledge, so it decreases the workload of security specialists. Anyone with training on the console can manage access to users and devices based on standardized structural services. 

FortiGate can efficiently manage firewall functionality because it is flexible enough to use with customers who have different types of IT infrastructure and businesses. For example, we have purely production-oriented companies, but some mix production, management, logistics, etc.

It reduces complexity and gives valuable control over any communication paths.

FortiGate helps us reduce operational workloads and standardize security management processes. It streamlines everything, which is helpful for management. 

It provides you visibility into distributed sites. For example, some massive customers have multiple businesses with different requirements. The Fortinet infrastructure is also excellent for integrating on-premise and cloud environments. 

It works for any type of customer. 

Fortinet should simplify the licensing model. It's too complex for decision-makers to choose from the range of options. Handling the pricing models is a nightmare, so it's difficult to sell the solution. 

I have used FortiGate Cloud for eighteen months.

I rate FortiGate Cloud 10 out of 10 for stability. 

I rate FortiGate Cloud 10 out of 10 for scalability. 

Setting up FortiGate Cloud is straightforward and simple if you have experience withcloud environments. The time needed to deploy varies depending on the size of the customer or project, and it takes some preparation. 

FortiGate Cloud is affordable for large enterprises, and smaller companies to e.g. in fields like health care and education. The pricing is transparent once you select the licensing model you want to use, but picking a plan is the issue. 

If your organization is dynamic, you need scalable licensing based on your needs, where you can pay based on usage. Many of the smaller customers require more flexibility. Fortinet could have a more significant market share if its licensing were more flexible. 

I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud a nine out of ten. 

I recommend using a trusted infrastructure provider. We recommend United Internet/IONOS in Germany, but other major operators, such as AWS, Azure, etc. It's a cloud security product, so you need a good available infrastructure. Other implementation options are available.

I have worked in an integrator, so we don't have a specific field, and work across various industries. For example, I worked with universities in South Brazil to integrate campuses using Fortinet FortiGate Cloud solutions, handling security for about nine thousand users.

The value lies in the ease of use and intuitiveness of the Fortinet FortiGate Cloud interface. It is quite user-friendly, with drag-down options that enhance user comfort. This makes troubleshooting easier. Also, having the ability to control access points directly with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud was a significant advantage in projects. It is generally considered a stable and reliable solution.

There is room for improvement in the analytics reports. Other products in the market offer superior analytics, like a next-generation antivirus, CounterStrike, which provides excellent analytics reports. Fortinet could improve by enhancing its analytics to match competitor offerings.

I have extensive experience in the field, having worked with Check Point products since 2003, and have been using Fortinet products for many years.

The support is rated eight out of ten. While generally good, one weak point is the lack of support in Portuguese, which can be a barrier for some users.

Positive

I have experience with Check Point, Fortinet, Kaspersky, and GroundStrike, but my current focus is on Fortinet FortiGate Cloud due to its ease of use and feature set.

The initial setup is straightforward, often described as plug and play.

Pricing for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is comparable to other solutions, with no significant cost advantage or disadvantage noted.

I definitely recommend Fortinet FortiGate Cloud as it is a stable, easy-to-use, and economically viable option for customers. The solution gets a nine out of ten.

We use Fortinet FortiGate Cloud for log retention and reporting. 

The solution's most valuable feature is log reporting. It has a wide range of products for small, medium, and enterprise customers. The tool is very user-friendly and straightforward, which sets them apart from other vendors. It also has good integration with other solutions. 

Fortinet FortiGate Cloud's customization is very limited. 

I have been working with the product for more than five years. 

I rate the solution's scalability an eight out of ten. 

Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is scalable and can offer log retention for up to one year. I rate its scalability a ten out of ten. My company has 1000 firewalls, of which 50 percent use Fortinet FortiGate Cloud. 

The tool's response time is slow. 

Neutral

I worked with SonicWall and Sophos. 

Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is easy to deploy. You need to log in to set it up. It can be completed in a few minutes. We have around 20 engineers involved in its deployment. 

The tool offers cost savings. Normally, a separate solution for these requirements would require a big budget. However, the solution is very affordable and achievable for most companies.

Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is a cost-effective solution. I rate its pricing a six out of ten. Pricing depends on the firewall model. If the firewall model's pricing is high, the solution's pricing also increases. 

Since it's a cloud service, analyzing logs and reporting through the cloud is very efficient. There's also the option to view logs from the firewall itself. If the internet bandwidth is slow, there might be difficulties because the logs are retrieved from the cloud and displayed on the firewall. In such scenarios, there can be some issues.

I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten. 

We use the solution to manage FortiGate firewalls, access points, and other devices. This tenant allows configurations to be pushed to all devices and provides cybersecurity to monitor security activity.

The solution responds more quickly to attacks or issues in the field.

The solution allows you to see and manage all the devices from one place. You could connect all the switches and access points. From a security point of view, it protects end devices from vulnerabilities.

There could be more network-related information like interpretation response. All the flows are limited and related to devices, certificates, and switches.

An additional feature also provides more possibilities for integrating third-party solutions. If you use integration with FortiGate for cybersecurity, you will have visibility for all devices, endpoints, employee computers, and laptops.

I have been using Fortinet FortiGate Cloud as a partner for four to five years.

There haven't been any problems. 

I rate the solution's stability a nine out of ten.

The solution is very scalable. It's very easy to add new devices and push the configuration templates, and it is very easy to manage.

600 users are using this solution.

I rate the solution's scalability an eight out of ten.

Customer support is very helpful. We have a separate support team.

Positive

The product is affordable.

We have two administrators for the maintenance.

I recommended the solution to small and medium businesses. It depends on the services and the devices the company has. When you buy the FortiGate switches, adding them to the cloud service is very easy. You don't need any agents, but if you have FortiClient, you need to deploy agent installations on employees' computers to conduct this cybersecurity review.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

We use the solution for security purposes. We have an ISP. We connect the internet through the firewalls, and then we connect each firewall with the VPN to have on our network. We provide access for the students to the firewall.

It’s a good product overall. I have no problem with the service, with the defense, with management. All aspects of the product are pretty great.

It's user-friendly. I like the dashboard. I like the reports, and I like to download some data to help to analyze what's going on.

I don’t like the licensing. It’s grown too expensive, and we are considering leaving the service over as the price increases.

I would like to see Wi-Fi management inside the firewall.

I’ve used the solution for three years and other general Fortigate products for nine years.

The solution is very stable. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn’t crash or freeze.

The product can scale as needed.

We have around 3,000 users on the solution.

Technical support is good. We receive support from the ISP.

The initial setup was kind of difficult. We didn't do it. The company, our ISP, installed them and configured them initially.

It took two days to deploy everything.

We handle the maintenance. We establish the policy, and then only if we find something to fix, do we change that. If not, we don't touch that. We have four people capable of maintenance activities, one engineer, and three specialists.

We had our ISP handle the implementation originally.

The way they set up the licensing could be better. I don’t like how it is right now. It’s expensive.

We pay around $19,000 a year and do not pay for extra technical support.

We are looking into something new currently. The decision is not technical at all. I know this equipment is great. I like it. However, the licenses went up in cost for no reason. It's the same model. We are analyzing the Firebox M-Box 349, pfSense, et cetera.

I’m an end-user.

I’m not using the latest version. I’m in the middle of deciding if we will continue to use the product or change it out for something new.

I recommend the solution. I have had a great experience. It's not difficult to learn. The reporting and dashboards are good. I have a model that is medium sized, the FG 300D. However, I reviewed the other models, and they looked great too. It’s really just the price for us.

I’d rate the solution nine out of ten.

Our use cases are twofold, being to secure our own company network and to create an offering for our end customers. 

We like the availability of the hardware and the service that we get from FortiGate, as well as the kind of reach that they have as a part of their sales folks. We are also pleased with their responsiveness. These are the parameters by which we rate our partners. 

The world is moving towards everything being software defined. This is an issue which should be addressed. Things are also moving increasingly towards hardware agnostic appliances, an area in which I would like Fortinet to be more focused and fast moving with that product line. 

I will leave it to the OEM to decide which additional features should be included, because everything is available to them, in as much as the way the market is moving and the types of features the competition is offering. The Fortinet people are in a better position than I to determine which features they want to bring in the lower end modules available from their product portfolio.

I have been using Fortinet FortiGate Cloud for around a year-and-a-half.

So far, we have not faced any challenges with the stability and are pretty happy with the device's performance. It accomplishes many things and is working very well. 

While it is difficult for me to address the scalability, this may become an issue in light of the trend for things to move towards being software defined. I have no doubt this will require work to mitigate this issue. From the perspective of scalability, the throughput number of concurrent users are already redefined. Because of the obvious challenges, it would not be possible for us to scale up with the same underlying hardware. However, there are multiple models which exist in the hierarchy. There may be a need to first upgrade when those requirements will need to be filtered.

The limitation is on the hardware, which will eventually have to go once installation becomes completely virtual. 

I do not have any issues with technical support. So far, everything has been up to snuff.

Our use of the solution was a greenfield project for us.

When it comes to the initial setup, I have found Fortinet products to be quite easy.

Deployment is easy. The endpoints are modular and the installation pretty straightforward. Most devices come with a graphical user interface. It is GUI and is pretty easy to configure and deploy.

The pricing is competitive. I am satisfied with it and consider it reasonable. 

While I prefer not to provide names, we did evaluate Fortinet with a couple of other OEMs. Technically, they were also on par with the kind of services offered by Fortinet. For us, key considerations centered on the responsiveness, the cost strain and the availability of the infrastructure that was provided.

I would recommend the solution to someone who is looking for a faster, more responsive, cost competitive and agile delivery for the equipment. In this geography hierarchy, the sales team is pretty much geared up to support you. 

The priorities can vary from one organization to the next. Based on those that we set for ourselves, we felt our needs to be met and this is why we chose to go with the solution. 

I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud as a seven out of ten. 

We utilize FortiGate Cloud for our cloud protection and extend its usage for our on-premises protection needs.

The product's Intrusion Detection and Prevention System (IDPS) feature is helpful. It provides valuable visibility into any improvements needed regarding message origins and types, ensuring a secure environment, especially concerning our billing address.

Improving the platform's intuitiveness and consolidating functionalities, such as reporting and firewall features, could enhance user experience and reduce the need for multiple product purchases.

I've been using FortiGate Cloud for almost a year.

I have experience with other products, including Barracuda, but found Fortinet's offerings advantageous.

The initial setup has been relatively straightforward. Deployment takes a reasonable amount of time, approximately around four months.

I rate the process an eight out of ten. 

We partnered with our implementation partner, who helped with the setup and configurations based on our requirements, ensuring effective protection and traffic management.

As for incident response times, while there have been delays due to previous project commitments, the support to expand our capabilities has been valuable.

The product cost varies based on company budgets, but for us, it's reasonably priced considering the value it provides.

Partnering with managed services provides insights into traffic spikes and allows proactive measures. FortiGate Cloud analyzes this data to determine the necessity of action, ensuring data reliability.

While our use of AI implementation has been limited, we aim to explore its capabilities further to enhance our cybersecurity measures.

It is a solid solution for business environments. Investing in this technology can yield significant cost and security enhancements.

FortiGate Cloud is nine out of ten.