We primarily use this solution as a firewall and an IPS. We are customers of Fortigate and I'm an assistant administrator.
Very easy to deploy with a simple, intuitive interface
Pros and Cons
- "Simple interface and easy to deploy."
- "Monitoring could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
I like the simplicity of the interface, they seem to have a good grasp of that. The solution is also very easy to deploy.
What needs improvement?
I think they could improve the monitoring.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for almost a year.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability isn't really an issue as it's a network defense system, and it does it inline on the network. No other users interact with it directly.
How are customer service and support?
I think the technical support for this product seems to be better in comparison to other solutions.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is quite straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The cost of the solution is very good in the context of other, similar solutions on the market.
What other advice do I have?
For cost effectiveness, they of course have an advantage over the whole firewall DASA series.
I would rate this solution an eight out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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