FortiGate SWG is primarily an antivirus but it also features application control and intrusion prevention.
IT Management at a marketing services firm with 501-1,000 employees
A good solution for a mid-sized company and not too expensive
Pros and Cons
- "FortiGate is easy to use, and I also like its VPN."
- "FortiGate's reporting features could provide a better picture of what is happening in the box."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
FortiGate SWG has helped us control what employees do on the internet because people waste a lot of time using social networks, watching videos, etc.
What is most valuable?
FortiGate is easy to use, and I also like its VPN.
What needs improvement?
FortiGate's reporting features could provide a better picture of what is happening in the box.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using FortiGate for a few years, and I think it's a good solution for a medium-sized company.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
FortiGate is highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
FortiGate is scalable. They have a new few solutions to solve some reports in the cloud and send the information. And I believe FortiGate can integrate with different products to make it stronger. The product has about a hundred end-users. However, we're considering switching to other options because we're looking for stronger routing capabilities to be more secure.
How are customer service and support?
I've never used technical support directly from Fortinet. The last time I needed support, I contacted our partner. He knows the configuration very well and resolved the problems.
How was the initial setup?
I'd say that setting up FortiGate is moderately complex. It isn't too easy and took about four days to deploy. We had to set up the box and start making the configurations. One engineer is enough to handle it.
What about the implementation team?
We used a partner to deploy. The experience was good.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay about $4,000 for a yearly license, and there aren't any additional fees.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated something called Planet Solutions, but its administration wasn't strong like Fortinet's.
What other advice do I have?
I rate FortiGate SWG nine out of 10. It's a good solution and not too expensive. FortiGate is an all-in-one solution, unlike Cisco's, where you have to pay extra for web filtering. The traffic control is included, so it's a good solution for a medium-sized company.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Jefe de Infraestructura y Servicios de TI at Grupo ASD
Highly stable, quick setup, and helpful support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate SWG is its stability."
- "We are providing VoIP and the IP licensing could improve in Fortinet FortiGate SWG."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Fortinet FortiGate SWG as a firewall.
How has it helped my organization?
This solution has helped our organization because it is connected to the internet and has provided us with stable VPNs and networking solutions.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate SWG is its stability.
What needs improvement?
We are providing VoIP and the IP licensing could improve in Fortinet FortiGate SWG.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiGate SWG for approximately one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of Fortinet FortiGate SWG a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the scalability of Fortinet FortiGate SWG a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I rate the support of Fortinet FortiGate SWG a ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Fortinet FortiGate SWG is simple and quick.
What was our ROI?
We have received a return on investment.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Fortinet FortiGate SWG a ten out of ten.
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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IT Manager at PTECH
Filled with excellent content and is a very competitive option
Pros and Cons
- "Fortinet FortiGate SWG's content is its most valuable feature."
- "Fortinet FortiGate SWG can be expensive for some customers."
What is our primary use case?
We use it as a security solution.
What is most valuable?
Fortinet FortiGate SWG's content is its most valuable feature.
What needs improvement?
Fortinet's licensing is high compared to other products.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiGate SWG for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable, and I rate the solution's stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
A few private and government companies use Fortinet FortiGate SWGs. It is popular among enterprise customers.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service team is helpful. They have good technicians.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Fortinet FortiGate SWG can be expensive for some customers. We recently had a project for a customer where we could not protect the cost, so we had to look elsewhere.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend this solution. Fortinet FortiGate SWG is better than the market alternatives. It's easy to install and manage, and I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
Security System Consultant at Secureway Tecnologia da Informação Ltda
Useful inspection capabilities, helpful support, and simple deployment
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate SWG is inspection."
- "Fortinet FortiGate SWG could improve the price, it is expensive."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Fortinet FortiGate SWG to control the user's web access to certain places, such as WhatsApp, Facebook, or streaming sites.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Fortinet FortiGate SWG is inspection.
What needs improvement?
Fortinet FortiGate SWG could improve the price, it is expensive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiGate SWG for approximately six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Fortinet FortiGate SWG is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Fortinet FortiGate SWG is good.
We have approximately 100 people using this solution in my company.
How are customer service and support?
The service provided by Fortinet FortiGate SWG is very good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Fortinet FortiGate SWG is simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
When comparing the price of Fortinet FortiGate SWG to other solutions it is expensive. The price could be better.
What other advice do I have?
My advice to others is for them to research the installation mode to see if it will be transparent or not.
I rate Fortinet FortiGate SWG a nine out of ten.
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.
IT Security & CyberSecurity Consultant at digitalDefense Information Systems GmbH
Improves speed and response to IT threats
Pros and Cons
- "FortiGate SWG's most valuable feature is integration with vulnerability management."
- "The initial setup is medium complex and takes between five days and a week."
What is our primary use case?
FortiGate SWG is mainly used for threat detection and response.
How has it helped my organization?
FortiGate SWG has helped our IT security teams to be faster and more responsive.
What is most valuable?
FortiGate SWG's most valuable feature is integration with vulnerability management.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using FortiGate SWG for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
FortiGate SWG is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
FortiGate SWG is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Fortinet's technical support is very good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is medium complex and takes between five days and a week.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
FortiGate SWG is reasonably priced.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate FortiGate SWG 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
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Data Center Consultant at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Very secure, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The security for endpoints is the most valuable. It is very secure for our workers. It allows us to secure a transaction and enable security for a specific segment in the workflow."
- "I would like the deployment and integration of this product to be easier. We should be able to deploy the features more easily and have different types of access. It should be easier to integrate. Currently, we need to develop APIs to use this interface."
What is our primary use case?
We use it to secure connections for communication. This solution is deployed on the cloud and on-premises. We are using the latest version.
What is most valuable?
The security for endpoints is the most valuable. It is very secure for our workers. It allows us to secure a transaction and enable security for a specific segment in the workflow.
What needs improvement?
I would like the deployment and integration of this product to be easier. We should be able to deploy the features more easily and have different types of access. It should be easier to integrate. Currently, we need to develop APIs to use this interface.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Its scalability is good. We have 1,000 users of this solution in our organization. Currently, our usage of this solution is 50%.
How are customer service and technical support?
They have 24/7 support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using a different solution, and we switched because of the security and price.
How was the initial setup?
It was complex earlier, but it is not that complex now. It took us about 24 hours to implement it. It was quick. It is integrated with the services that our IT team has. We have all the high-value services, such as support services, monitoring services, and integration services.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is around $50,000 per month.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Fortinet FortiGate SWG an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Security Engineer at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Overall beneficial features, scalable, but configuration could be made easier
Pros and Cons
- "The overall features of Fortinet FortiGate SWG are good."
- "The solution could improve by having some additional features, such as IBS and better cloud administration."
What is our primary use case?
We use Fortinet FortiGate SWG as a security package tool for many of its features, such as analyzing and VPN services.
How has it helped my organization?
This solution has helped us have control over our network. We are able to put in place traffic restrictions and have a visualization of what is happening in the network.
What is most valuable?
The overall features of Fortinet FortiGate SWG are good.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve by having some additional features, such as IBS and better cloud administration. Additionally, the web and DMC features are not very good.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found the new releases tend to have bugs making them not stable. The solution should be less memory and CPU-reliant.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is good.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have been satisfied with the technical support.
How was the initial setup?
We have run into some problems with the configuration that could be made simpler. Additionally, when migrating there can be some difficulties.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is relatively expensive compared to other solutions which are providing similar features.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We have evaluated other solutions.
What other advice do I have?
I have recommended this solution to others.
I rate Fortinet FortiGate SWG seven out of ten.
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.
Network Security Engineer at a tech company with 201-500 employees
Good performance and simple management
Pros and Cons
- "The performance is very good and the solution is simple to manage."
- "The solution has many heightened points which we cannot get to without working on CLI."
What is our primary use case?
We consider the solution to be useful. It is utilized solely for IPS web application. This we filter, as the basic features related to next-generation firewall are being employed, including IPS, application ID and filter, web application and annex.
What is most valuable?
The performance is very good and the solution is simple to manage.
What needs improvement?
The solution has many heightened points which we cannot get to without working on CLI. There are many features but these are hidden.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiGate SWG for nearly one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is acceptable.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward.
It took ten minutes.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a need to pay for a license for the product.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is cloud-based.
I would recommend it to others.
I cannot tell you how many customers are using it.
I rate Fortinet FortiGate SWG as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Integrator
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