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FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) pros and cons

Vendor: Fortinet
4.1 out of 5
 

FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) Pros review quotes

Aung Min Oo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 9, 2024
The product is easy to configure.
Mahesh Patel - PeerSpot reviewer
May 14, 2024
The solution's technical support is good.
Martin Ellmann - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 8, 2024
The product's initial setup phase was easy.
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Nitith Unarat - PeerSpot reviewer
May 13, 2024
FortiWeb identified potential DDoS attacks and suspicious domain activity, showcasing the value of its machine-learning capabilities.
Director_45785 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 6, 2024
FortiWeb Web Application Firewall helps us to block certain categories of browsing, such as weapons, and other inappropriate content on the client side. We have also blocked social media sites like TikTok and Facebook to enhance user productivity and maintain application security.
HK
Jul 16, 2024
It improves latency by optimizing traffic routing.
Mohamed Fouad - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2023
The machine learning on FortiWeb WAF is valuable.
IgnitiusMolepo - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 20, 2024
The tool secures our critical applications, especially the mobile money application, which is often targeted by attacks. The solution provides rapid protection and has proven reliable against various threats.
Andreas Lalos - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 11, 2024
FortiWeb has a very extensive library of known attack signatures, which makes the product fit for any environment, regardless if the customer uses Windows-specific or non-Windows-specific applications.
Syarul Idzuddin Adzmi - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2023
The initial setup was easy since it was possible to get remote support for the product.
 

FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) Cons review quotes

Aung Min Oo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 9, 2024
FortiWeb Web Application Firewall (WAF) needs to update its attack prevention database.
Mahesh Patel - PeerSpot reviewer
May 14, 2024
I don't see any issues with the tool apart from the pricing aspect of the product. The price of the product is an area where improvements are required.
Martin Ellmann - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 8, 2024
The tool's price and performance are areas of concern where improvements are required.
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Nitith Unarat - PeerSpot reviewer
May 13, 2024
There could be ADC offering as well.
Director_45785 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 6, 2024
We haven't faced any significant issues with FortiWeb Web Application Firewall. But they can lower the pricing, since it is a concern, especially in South Africa and the technical support, could be more responsive at times.
HK
Jul 16, 2024
FortiWeb could have an inbound load balancing pack.
Mohamed Fouad - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2023
WAF needs more signatures on FortiWeb and updates the database continuously to protect against new attacks.
IgnitiusMolepo - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 20, 2024
We have encountered issues with webhooks and management of FortiWeb Web Application Firewall's on-premise version.
Andreas Lalos - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 11, 2024
For users not familiar with Fortinet, it could be beneficial to provide more user-friendly analytics and reporting.
Syarul Idzuddin Adzmi - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2023
The product lacks features offered by enterprise-level firewall tools.