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PROS

FortiSASE is highly scalable and versatile in various environments.
It simplifies deployment with features like one-touch configuration and deep packet inspection.
Integration with existing security infrastructure is seamless and enhances security posture.
FortiSASE utilizes AI-based detections to identify signature-less viruses and unknown vulnerabilities.
Technical support from Fortinet is highly commendable and rated nine out of ten.

CONS

FortiSASE does not yet offer the capability to establish VPN tunnels from on-premise routers into the SASE environment, which other solutions provide.
Security and support exhibit shortcomings that need improvement.
There are challenges with back-end connectivity and visibility as these features are not robust.
It is noted that connectivity works well from outside to inside but not in the reverse direction.
FortiSASE is considered expensive, and its costs are high.
 

FortiSASE Pros review quotes

Peter VanDorp - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 11, 2023
Deep packet inspection is easier to deploy in the FortiSASE environment. It's much simpler to configure one-touch deployment. It was considerably more convoluted to get that to work using FortiClient. All that processing horsepower is happening in Fortinet's cloud infrastructure, reducing the load on our local routers and on-prem FortiGate firewalls.
Jose-Rivera - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 3, 2023
The product can scale.
TS
Aug 7, 2024
It has AI-based detections for any signature-less virus or any unknown vulnerabilities.
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Damitha Anuradha - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 26, 2024
The integration with the company's existing security infrastructure enhanced our security posture since it was a straightforward process.
SM
Dec 28, 2023
I feel that it is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution.
MohammedSirajuddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 17, 2025
It is highly scalable.
GaryRollie - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 14, 2024
The solution is easy to deploy and simple to manage.
Harshama Silva - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 19, 2025
We utilize the web filtering part of FortiCASB for our network security.
Yusuke Murasato - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 27, 2025
FortiSASE can operate in a cloud environment with client certificates for authorizations and access control using features like PostCheck.
Eric Liao - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 28, 2024
Its function is related to the licensing framework.
 

FortiSASE Cons review quotes

Peter VanDorp - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 11, 2023
FortiSASE is a work in progress. One area where there is room for improvement is the ability to use FortiSASE on an endpoint that doesn't have the client on it. Other solutions do that by building a VPN tunnel from their on-prem router into the SASE environment. FortiSASE doesn't have that feature yet, but it is on the roadmap for Q3 of this year. I've seen it in their development environment.
Jose-Rivera - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 3, 2023
They need to have more concise or precise ways to come up with the return on investment for convincing or presenting this to customers.
TS
Aug 7, 2024
There are some issues at the agent level, and then we have to sign out and sign in.
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Damitha Anuradha - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 26, 2024
The GUI and connectivity, along with the support offered, are some of the areas of concern in the product where improvements are required.
SM
Dec 28, 2023
Security and support are two areas with certain shortcomings in the product where improvements are required.
MohammedSirajuddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 17, 2025
Stability issues persist.
GaryRollie - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 14, 2024
Some of the solution's back-end connectivity and visibility are not robust and could be improved.
Harshama Silva - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 19, 2025
Improvements should focus on security.
Yusuke Murasato - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 27, 2025
While connectivity from outside to inside is okay, inside to outside is not.
Eric Liao - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 28, 2024
The current high-tech version of FortiSASE is not recommended due to its heavy loading.