Fortinet FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall

I have experience working with Cisco, Catalyst  SD-WAN, Fortinet FortiGate , and Juniper technologies. We have a multi-range of vendors including Cisco, Juniper, VMware, and Palo Alto. We use Palo Alto firewall and Fortinet FortiGate  firewall for wireless security and network security, including proxy and next-generation capabilities.

Most vendors are providing almost the same functionalities in terms of firewalls. Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Juniper are all offering similar capabilities, but they have a wide range of services or products such as SD-WAN and SASE . Currently, we are a big enterprise and one of our products is Fortinet FortiGate.

Fortinet FortiGate has reasonable pricing and is easy to operate. It is efficient and represents the future for security, including cloud security and branch-to-cloud security.

We have threat intelligence detection, response, and action capabilities. Fortinet FortiGate products are stable, and they offer a wide range of security capabilities.

We did not use Fortinet SASE , and I do not remember if our data center team utilizes it. Currently, I think Fortinet should enable more cloud, virtual, or unified solutions. One point against them is that their solution lacks a unified approach. Sometimes the licensing is not clear, and when you purchase a product, you find that you need certain licenses or additional products. There is not one comprehensive solution.

Three years.

Fortinet FortiGate is stable. We have been using it for three years and did not face any stability issues.

We have been using Fortinet FortiGate for three years and did not face any scalability issues.

I do not have good visibility about Fortinet FortiGate's tech support because it is similar to other vendors. There is tech support available, and if there is an operational issue, the operations team opens a ticket with tech support.

We work with local companies and local partners. Both the vendor and official channels work with local partners for implementation.

I do not remember there being challenges or complexity in the deployment of Fortinet FortiGate.

We work with local companies and local partners. Both the vendor and official channels coordinate with local partners.

Fortinet FortiGate's price is reasonable compared with other vendors.

Fortinet FortiGate is in a good position. In Gartner, they are leaders, but they may come after Palo Alto and are better than Cisco in the firewall field.

We are deploying micro-segmentation technology and methodology in our cloud and private cloud deployment. I can assess that Fortinet FortiGate is good overall. My review rating for this product is eight out of ten.

We are using Fortinet FortiGate  for the SD-WAN solution between our branches. We also started using Fortinet's access points, wireless solution, and full fabric with switching. We are using many products from Fortinet.

We don't use Fortinet FortiGate for data center solutions; we just use Fortinet FortiGate for perimeter firewalls and wireless and switching.

The main benefits that Fortinet FortiGate provides is the security of the network.

Fortinet FortiGate has many functions, and it is one of the best next-generation firewalls with an affordable cost than other vendors.

Fortinet FortiGate is useful for network performance, and it helps to optimize the links between branches and the applications that are used from the data center to other branches.

The integration between SD-WAN and FortiGate is easy. It accommodates our needs.

They can add automation for monitoring and policy optimization on the firewall. I think using AI to do some optimization on the policies would be beneficial, such as providing alerts about policies that haven't been used for a long time or identifying overlapping policies.

I have been working with Fortinet FortiGate for at least six to seven years.

I would rate the stability of Fortinet FortiGate as eight out of ten.

I would rate the scalability of Fortinet FortiGate as eight out of ten.

I would rate technical support from Fortinet as seven out of ten. While there are no issues, there is improvement needed for fast response and clear response from Fortinet's technical support.

The initial setup for Fortinet FortiGate is very simple.

Palo Alto is the main competitor in the market. Fortinet FortiGate provides a simple solution. It is less expensive than Palo Alto and meets our requirements.

We do the exercise from designing and planning with Fortinet FortiGate, and then we purchase through a partner.

My overall rating for Fortinet FortiGate is eight out of ten.

Fortinet FortiGate  is a perimeter firewall which we are using for protecting our network and for defining policies so that only restricted access is given from outside to serve this purpose.

Fortinet FortiGate  serves as our perimeter firewall which we utilize for protecting our network and defining policies to ensure only restricted access is given from outside.

A disadvantage exists when we are collecting the logs, as it sometimes becomes very difficult to interpret the logs that are generated from the firewall. The main challenge is finding out which IP is generating what kind of traffic.

We have been using Fortinet FortiGate for more than 10 years. We started with FGT 60, then moved on to 100, then 300, and currently we are using 501E.

It went smoothly and we have found it very useful because we have a redundant internet lease line. It takes care of all our requirements.

We have been informed by Fortinet FortiGate that it has already reached the end of service. It will be supported until next year, so we might procure a new solution. It cannot be scaled, so we will have to replace the box itself.

We have been using Fortinet FortiGate for quite a long time. As mentioned, we have used the last four series, and we found the product to be very stable. We regularly update it when updates are available, and the support has been good so far.

We are not using any previous solutions.

The system integrator performed the installation and it went smoothly. My team mentioned it is very easy to do the setup. Since it is software-based rather than hardware-based, and our people are very familiar with the software, the implementation proceeded smoothly.

The system integrator performed the installation.

We have received a very good ROI. It has provided significant time savings of almost 20-25%.

The solution is affordable.

My team has indicated that Fortinet FortiGate is more simple and secure compared to alternatives.

I rate Fortinet FortiGate a nine out of ten.

I use Fortinet FortiGate  just for the data center to connect to it. I put Sophos on the internet and FortiGate  on the data center.

For application filtration, I really appreciate many features of Fortinet FortiGate because it is more reliable, easy to use, and the reports are easy to read and understand. I have integrated Fortinet FortiGate with the database for reading the reports. I can recommend Fortinet FortiGate for enterprise-level because it has many features and solutions, though I would not recommend it for small companies or individual companies.

To improve Fortinet FortiGate, I think they need to improve the software and make updates more quickly, rather than taking a long time to update the software or firmware.

I have been working with Fortinet FortiGate for approximately four to five years.

I would rate the stability of Fortinet FortiGate a ten out of ten, with ten being the best.

I would rate the scalability of Fortinet FortiGate a ten out of ten, as I think it is reliable and very dependable.

I would rate the technical support from Fortinet between eight and nine; it is a very good vendor, but sometimes there is a delay in getting information from us or maybe a delay for us to contact them.

I am using Fortinet FortiGate and Sophos.

In the beginning of my work with Fortinet FortiGate, the setup was difficult, but after many attempts, I became an expert on how to install and modify every command. For a regular user, I think it is very easy to understand and read the product documentation.

I use Sophos for firewall and Fortinet FortiGate for data center.

I really recommend Fortinet FortiGate. My overall rating for Fortinet FortiGate is 9 out of 10.

I work in presales exclusively. I work in the public sector, focusing on presales of architecture. I usually work with enterprise businesses rather than SMB businesses.

Fortinet FortiGate  is a simple solution, and the integration with other solutions in the Fortinet portfolio, such as the Security Fabric  integration, is competitive. It is simple for deployment, design, and integration with other Fortinet solutions. The SD-WAN capabilities are simple because the license includes this function, making deployment straightforward for Fortinet FortiGate  clients.

The impact of the SD-WAN on network performance includes cost efficiency and automation. For performance, the solution is focused on the user experience with optimal path selection. Unified SASE  secures remote connections for many use cases. We use AI and machine learning enhanced FortiGuard services and FortiAnalyzer to protect data centers through deep inspection and other functionalities.

Fortinet FortiGate is stable in the data center environment and in its functionality. It is scalable. The price is competitive in the market, especially when integrated with other Fortinet solutions. It has a return on investment without the need for additional licenses for products such as FortiSwitches and FortiAP .

I have 12 years of experience in total with Fortinet FortiGate.

Fortinet FortiGate is stable in the data center environment, and it is stable in its functionality.

The solution is scalable.

Their customer service is great because the TAC service in Latin America is available 24/7 in English and Spanish. I am happy with the service. In Latin America, when I call at night, the response is in English, and during the day, it is in Spanish. The only challenge is the language availability at night, but I rate it a 10.

The setup is simple and easy, with no difficult configuration required for the devices.

Fortinet provides a return on investment. When using FortiSwitches and FortiAP , additional licenses are not required.

I worked with the implementation and presales of Fortinet FortiGate in the past. In the past two years, I haven't worked with deployment, but I have experience with presales in the last year. I am familiar with the SD-WAN capabilities. The solution focuses on user experience because the path selection is optimized for the user or application.

I rate Fortinet FortiGate a 10 out of 10 as it is a great product.