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Fortinet FortiAnalyzer securely aggregates log data from Fortinet devices and other syslog-compatible devices. Using a comprehensive suite of easily-customized reports, users can filter and review records, including traffic, event, virus, attack, Web content, and email data, mining the data to determine your security stance and assure regulatory compliance.
Max limit of manageable resources: Managed devices: 100 Storage capacity: 10TB Daily log size: 25GB of logs per day
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Highlights
- Pre-defined and customized charts help monitor and maintain identify attack patterns, acceptable use policies, and demonstrate policy compliance
- Advanced features such as event correlation, forensic analysis, and vulnerability assessment provide essential tools for in-depth protection of complex networks
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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m5.4xlarge Recommended | $1.06 |
m6i.8xlarge | $1.06 |
m7a.8xlarge | $1.06 |
t2.2xlarge | $1.06 |
m6a.8xlarge | $1.06 |
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortianalyzer-public-cloud/7.6.0/aws-administration-guide/Â
Please ensure the connectivity to FortiCare (https://directregistration.fortinet.com:443Â ) by checking all related setup on security groups, ACLs, IGW, route tables, public IP address...etc.
After deploying the instance, click on Manage in AWS Console to see the running instance and public DNS address to continue the configuration of the FortiAnalyzer. Connect to the secured Web UI via the public DNS address: https://<public DNS address>. For any CLI configuration/settings, SSH is required to log into the CLI. Default login credentials are with a username of admin and the AWS Instance ID value as the password.
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Fortinet FortiCare support offerings provide global support for all Fortinet products and services. Please contact Customer Support with the following information: 1. The serial number of your FortiGate instance (found on the GUI dashboard) 2. The email ID of your Fortinet account (create one in https://support.fortinet.com/Credentials/Account/AccountCreation.aspx if you do not have).
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Provides robust cybersecurity capabilities with excellent customer support
What is our primary use case?
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is used for vulnerabilities with cyber attacks.
The clients are in different industries, including private sectors such as retail, industry, healthcare, financial, banks, and others. There are no government clients.
For clients in banking, financial, and retail sectors, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer prepares them for attacks and helps prevent security incidents.
What is most valuable?
The predictive analytics of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is very valuable for clients because this solution has a complete architecture for cybersecurity.
The ability to create custom reports and dashboards has helped improve understanding and provided clients with better cybersecurity solutions through the analyzer.
The integration of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer with SIEMÂ solutions and other security solutions is very important because client solutions are not heterogeneous. Clients typically have multiple solution providers, making communication between all systems crucial.
What needs improvement?
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer can become even better with integration with other product providers and solution providers.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have five years of experience with Fortinet FortiAnalyzer.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service and technical support with Fortinet is very good. I have experience with two different client service models: on-premise solutions and MSP services on a monthly basis. On a scale from 1 to 10, I would rate it as nine.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Some clients did move to Fortinet from other solutions before, and they have had good experiences with the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex; it is straightforward.
What was our ROI?
The return on investment is very good, and the price-performance ratio is excellent. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate their return on investment as eight.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I have experience with pricing, licensing, and setup costs as I prepare quotes for clients. While Fortinet FortiAnalyzer might be more expensive than some other solutions, it remains very competitive in the market.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I do not know the main differences between Fortinet and Cisco or Fortinet and Palo Alto.
What other advice do I have?
I have experience with Fortinet solutions and am familiar with FortiReporter, FortiManager, and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer.
I sell FortiGate but work only in commercial roles. My clients do not use Fortinet FortiAnalyzer with AWS , though I work with various cloud providers including AWS , Google, Azure , Huawei, and IBM for cloud solutions, both private and public.
The solution is very important for clients to complete their architecture in cybersecurity. Clients need the cyber analyzer and reporting analyzer to complete their security posture.
Overall rating: 9 out of 10.
Enables efficient detection of data leaks and improves security analysis with comprehensive dashboard creation
What is our primary use case?
We are using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer to detect and identify data leaks.
We look for firewall logs, router logs, and switch logs in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for predictive analytics.
My organization uses Fortinet FortiAnalyzer's compliance report templates.
What is most valuable?
I think Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is the best security solution in the world. It's similar to Splunk, and they are doing a good job.
I am creating dashboards for my analysis, and it's not too complicated to make them.
The importance of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer's integration with Security Information and Event Management rates at seven or eight.
What needs improvement?
The UI needs to be improved in future updates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for two years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The deployment was very easy and took one hour to install the product.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support deserves a rating of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I use Splunk for log management.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of the product took one hour.
What about the implementation team?
I was the only person who installed the product and took part in the installation.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I didn't evaluate any alternatives for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer.
What other advice do I have?
We are using a private cloud deployment.
We are using Cisco and Forti Endpoints.
I rate Fortinet FortiAnalyzer an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Management becomes centralized with effective logging
What is our primary use case?
I use Fortinet FortiAnalyzer to consolidate all our logs and traffic details in one box with a single GUI.
What is most valuable?
The features that are most effective for me in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer are easy to manage. Fortinet FortiManager is also a great product to manage multi-site management options and other tools.
The capability of logging in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is great because there is no need to go to each individual box to check the traffic details. We can collect everything in Analyzer and check from a single console.
What needs improvement?
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer could be improved by enabling features such as predictive analysis. We should implement AI features, correlation of different logs, and have predictive analysis, including alerts for policy violations.
AI features would enhance Fortinet FortiAnalyzer significantly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have worked with Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for almost three years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The deployment of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is very easy because we have it virtual.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is consistently stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is quite normal and easy to scale, with no restrictions or limitations.
Scaling Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is expensive.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from Fortinet is adequate, but it varies case by case. Some issues are resolved easily with good support, while sometimes it is less effective. I would rate it as average seven.
I am not satisfied with the skills of the support team. The response time is faster, but the level one team has some shortages in skills. When issues are escalated, we get better feedback.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
What was our ROI?
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer saves time, but it's debatable on any savings from its use.
I cannot approximate any savings in percentage terms or comment on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) because we don't have any savings. We invest in other products in addition to this firewalling.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I manage licensing by purchasing based on three years of support and bundled licenses.
The costs are a few million Qatar riyals.
What other advice do I have?
I am a customer of Palo Alto, and my email is abduljabbar@km.qa.
My job title is engineer.
We have Fortinet FortiGate , Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, Fortinet FortiManager , and Fortinet FortiSandbox .
I am a user and customer only with Fortinet.
Only one person is generally required for the maintenance of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer.
I would rate Fortinet FortiAnalyzer eight out of ten overall.
It is possible for us to discuss Fortinet FortiManager at a later date.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Experience leads to smoother cybersecurity process while improvements in AI and functionalities enhance efficiency
What is our primary use case?
I have been doing everything by myself while using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer in my cybersecurity operations. I find the features of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer to be very effective in managing security events.
What is most valuable?
I have been doing everything by myself while using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer in my cybersecurity operations. I find the features of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer to be very effective in managing security events.
These automations are helping a lot. I have tracked some cost savings after implementing Fortinet FortiAnalyzer.
What needs improvement?
There are some downsides and areas that require improvement in Fortinet FortiAnalyzer.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer needs to improve in its utilization of AI to enhance its security log analysis.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am familiar with Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, and I have been working with it for four years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The installation process for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer was very smooth, taking around two to three hours to deploy.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer as seven out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I believe it is a scalable solution. I would rate the scalability part as seven out of ten as well.
How are customer service and support?
I have communicated with customer support and I am satisfied with their work. I would give them a rating of eight out of ten for their support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I mostly work with Fortinet solutions right now, but there are other vendors like Aruba in my organization. Before choosing Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, I evaluated some alternatives.
How was the initial setup?
The installation process for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer was very smooth, taking around two to three hours to deploy.
What about the implementation team?
I have been doing everything by myself while using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer in my cybersecurity operations.
What was our ROI?
These automations are helping a lot. I have tracked some cost savings after implementing Fortinet FortiAnalyzer.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There are no extra expenses included aside from the licensing fee for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, which I am paying annually.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, I evaluated some alternatives.
What other advice do I have?
If I were to give a rating for the price of the product, it would be eight out of ten.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer does support compliance and auditing processes within my organization, and overall, I would recommend Fortinet FortiAnalyzer to other network organizations for security.
There are about five to six users who have access to the product, mostly administrators and engineers.
I am doing maintenance for Fortinet FortiAnalyzer myself, and I would rate Fortinet FortiAnalyzer as seven out of ten. The reason it's not higher is that while it's a good mark, I see potential for improvement.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Gaining deep insights into network traffic analysis with detailed dashboards
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
For how long have I used the solution?
How are customer service and support?
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive