We use the solution as a data center product.
Network Security Manager at JeNetworks
A data center product with user-friendly GUI
Pros and Cons
- "The tool's GUI is user-friendly."
- "The only area that requires improvement is the login reports. We aim to integrate it with our local mobile service provider."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The tool's GUI is user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
The only area that requires improvement is the login reports. We aim to integrate it with our local mobile service provider.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the product for six years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud's stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My company has around 500 users. I rate the product's scalability a nine out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have worked with SharePoint, Cisco, and Sophos. We chose Fortinet FortiGate Cloud because of its user-friendliness and pricing.
How was the initial setup?
We didn't encounter any challenges during the tool's deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool's pricing is fair. I rate it a six out of ten. You don't have to pay any additional costs.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
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Sr. Security Operations Engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
A stable, scalable solution that offers remote management capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of the solution is the remote management capability."
- "They're constantly doing maintenance and there are unexpected downtimes for the cloud interface."
What is our primary use case?
I work for a managed security service provider. We use this solution to deploy firewalls for our customers and then manage them on long-term contracts.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is the remote management capability.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improvement in their management and downtime. They're constantly doing maintenance and there are unexpected downtimes for the cloud interface. It seems like they are having some growing pains.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a year and a half.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have no negative impression of the FortiGate firewalls. Like I said, sometimes the cloud interface leaves a little to be desired in availability, but I don't want to exaggerate that. Of course you never want it to be down, but occasionally it is.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is great so far, although I don't think we have enough clients on the solution to really speak to that. We currently have a dozen firewalls on it, but we plan to roll it out to close to 100 customers.
How are customer service and support?
I've used FortiGate's tech support one or two times, and they were outstanding and resolved my issues.
How was the initial setup?
There is a learning curve, but on a scale of one to five, with one being almost impossible and five being extremely easy, I would rate the setup process as a three or four. We deploy new firewalls for our customers using this solution about once a month.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are licensing costs for the firewall, of course, and there are licensing costs for all the add-on products, like the antivirus licenses and content builders. For us personally, as the managed service provider, there are licensing costs to manage the devices and logs in the cloud. That's a whole separate license.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution as an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Senior IT Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Provides valuable documentation support and robust security features
Pros and Cons
- "Fortinet's documentation and support are commendable, providing valuable assistance whenever challenges arise, and ensuring seamless operations."
- "The improvements in pricing could make the product more accessible to a broader range of clients."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case revolves around network security management.
What is most valuable?
The platform's security features stand out as particularly valuable, offering a level of robustness that surpasses many other firewall solutions in the market.
What needs improvement?
The improvements in pricing could make the product more accessible to a broader range of clients. Additionally, enhancing threat intelligence capabilities could further elevate its effectiveness.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been utilizing FortiGate Cloud for a couple of years now.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Our experience suggests that FortiGate Cloud scales effectively, accommodating around 20 to 24 clients seamlessly.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In addition to FortiGate Cloud, we leverage other solutions like Palo Alto, Zoho, and Sophos, tailoring our choices to fit each client's specific needs and budget constraints.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process for vCenter is generally straightforward for our team. This ease is primarily attributed to our meticulous planning before deployment. It takes a few hours to complete depending upon specific requirements. Following deployment, we handle maintenance and troubleshooting as required.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
While pricing could be more competitive, it ultimately depends on the client's budget and specific feature requirements. It's essential to conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the best fit.
What other advice do I have?
Fortinet's documentation and support are commendable, providing valuable assistance whenever challenges arise, and ensuring seamless operations.
The impact of its threat intelligence capabilities varies based on client needs and the nature of the data involved. To augment security, we sometimes integrate it with solutions like HCI.
I rate it an eight out of ten.
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Last updated: Jun 6, 2024
Flag as inappropriateBroadband Tech Expert at New Sky Internet Limited
Used for network security and Edge Firewalls
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features of the solution are the UTP feature, IPS antivirus, and web filtering."
- "If more products convert their configuration to Fortinet configuration, it will be easy for migration."
What is our primary use case?
Our customers use Fortinet FortiGate Cloud for network security and Edge Firewalls.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of the solution are the UTP feature, IPS antivirus, and web filtering.
What needs improvement?
If more products convert their configuration to Fortinet configuration, it will be easy for migration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiGate Cloud for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution a nine out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Our clients for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud are medium-sized businesses.
I rate the solution’s scalability a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is very easy.
On a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy, I rate the solution's initial setup ten out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
The solution can be deployed very fast in one day.
What was our ROI?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has improved our clients' cost savings and efficiency. The solution is worth its cost.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is neither cheap nor expensive.
On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
The security policy in Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has notably enhanced network security. We will configure all the security features if they want direct access to the internal server. We will enable UTP features like file application scanning and SSL detection. Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is deployed in a public cloud because most clients use the virtual machine and the virtual firewall for protection.
Maybe more people would like to use it if AI can do more on the security front. I would recommend the solution to other people.
Overall, I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
Last updated: May 30, 2024
Flag as inappropriateManager, IT Security at SCM GROUP S.p.A.
An easy-to-use solution that has a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
- "Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is easy to use."
- "The solution’s pricing and stability could be improved."
What is most valuable?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s pricing and stability could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiGate Cloud for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud an eight out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud's scalability is fine. Around 3,000 users use the solution in our organization.
How are customer service and support?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud's technical support is fine.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used Palo Alto and Sophos.
How was the initial setup?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud's initial setup is not complex.
What about the implementation team?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud can be deployed quickly. We implemented the solution through an in-house team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We need to pay a yearly licensing fee for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud. On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud's pricing an eight out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Fortinet FortiGate Cloud to other users.
Overall, I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud an eight out of ten.
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Senior Network Security Engineer at Perfios
It is user-friendly and provides security features like DDoS protection and UTM
Pros and Cons
- "Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has security features like DDoS protection and UTM."
- "It would be much better if Fortinet FortiGate Cloud allowed third-party integrations like multi factor-authentication."
What is our primary use case?
We use Fortinet FortiGate Cloud for Fortinet VPN channeling and site-to-site VPN. We also use it to block some traffic.
What is most valuable?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has security features, like DDoS protection and UTM. Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is user-friendly. We can easily identify and use its features. So there won't be any difficulty in configuring, installing, or using it on a daily basis.
What needs improvement?
It would be much better if Fortinet FortiGate Cloud allowed third-party integrations like multi factor-authentication.
Better security features should be included in the next release.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiGate Cloud for two to three years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud an eight out of ten for scalability. Our organization provides FinTech services, and we use the solution daily.
How was the initial setup?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is very easy to set up. The initial setup for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud takes around 10 to 15 minutes. I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud a nine out of ten for its initial setup.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is moderately priced. I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud a five out of ten for pricing.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Manager Information Technology Infrastructure at AXA COOPERATIVE INSURANCE
A stable and scalable solution for firewall
Pros and Cons
- "We use the solution as a firewall."
- "The product is not recommended on the basis of technical parameters. It is very tough to authenticate."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution as a firewall.
What needs improvement?
The product is not recommended on the basis of technical parameters. It is very tough to authenticate.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the solution for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the product's stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the tool's scalability a nine out of ten. My company has 1000 users for the product.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool's pricing is cheap.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the product a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Coordinador Académico at UPAN
Great dashboards, user-friendly, and offer good reporting
Pros and Cons
- "It's user-friendly."
- "I would like to see Wi-Fi management inside the firewall."
What is our primary use case?
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.
What is most valuable?
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.
What needs improvement?
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.
For how long have I used the solution?
I’ve used the solution for three years and other general Fortigate products for nine years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn’t crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product can scale as needed.
We have around 3,000 users on the solution.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is good. We receive support from the ISP.
How was the initial setup?
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.
What about the implementation team?
We had our ISP handle the implementation originally.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
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.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
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.
What other advice do I have?
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.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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