I have been using the solution in my company since after we set up and configured the tool, we managed the migration. Sometimes, I have to take care of my customers. My customers are using the product well.
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Offers protection to network from attacks
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The product can be used as a full-time solution and as a reasonable antivirus product. With the firewall, it protects the systems from ransomware attacks.
What needs improvement?
The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for five to ten years. I use the solution's latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
If I consider my company's customers, some are government organizations.
How are customer service and support?
I get support for the product from the solution's website. I also get local support from a solution company that deals with our organization's support team. The product's support team is very good and knowledgeable. I rate the technical support a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
For installation, I approached a technology company in Vietnam that provides the required team support.
The solution is deployed on the cloud, but it isn't easy to operate in Vietnam since money is collected every year.
The solution's deployment is difficult since you need knowledge about networks, rules, policies or else you may get confused when you collect information from your customers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool offers protection to my network. The costs related to the licensing part of the solution for each year keep increasing every year. In other countries, the product may seem cheap, but in Vietnam, the costs are high. There is not enough money for businesses to pay for the tool.
What other advice do I have?
For cybersecurity, my company normally uses the asset list and applies it to some applications like an antivirus or IDS system.
One of the product's tasks is to provide a firewall to check the effects of a customer's network from outside.
The automation of reports that is possible with the product is good, especially because Fortinet has a lot of products for the customers in the market, including those like the government, banking, and other small businesses. Many people in Vietnam use Bitbucket since they don't have much money. With the setup of the firewall, the traffic gets controlled. When you start the firewall very high, I believe the 30 percent time taken to assess risks is very high. The product becomes slow, and it may have an impact on the server.
The solution has impacted our company's operational costs by reducing them by 30 percent.
The performance offered by the product is high only when the network traffic is normal.
It is one of the best firewall products.
I rate the overall tool an eight out of ten.
A solution for firewall, URL filtering, and SD-WAN
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for enterprise firewalls, URL filtering, and SD-WAN.
What needs improvement?
The solution could embed monitoring.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for a year. We are using V6.2 of the solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution’s scalability is good. 500 users are using this solution. The solution is suitable for small and medium businesses.
I rate the solution’s scalability a seven out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
When the case is unresolved, the following person takes time to get involved in the tickets. The information may be complex.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. I rate the initial setup an eight out of ten, where one is difficult and ten is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's pricing is good.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend it because it's a perfect solution.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Provides great visibility into user logs and traffic
What is our primary use case?
We use Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for logs and reports. We have a SOC subscription to monitor the end users' login activity and traffic.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is deployed by us in both on-premises and cloud environments.
How has it helped my organization?
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer provides more visibility into the logs.
What is most valuable?
The traffic log information we receive from Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is valuable.
What needs improvement?
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer needs to have more out-of-the-box connectors for integration with other solutions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for three months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is stable as long as we keep it up to date.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is great. We receive support within 24 hours of opening a ticket.
How was the initial setup?
The initial deployment of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is straightforward. There are two network interfaces involved: the Internet interface and the LAN interface. The LAN interface must be configured on the same subnet as the other Fortinet products to enable visibility of the network connector from the Fortinet console. Upon successful configuration, an authorization message will be received, allowing us to proceed with adding the devices to the FortiAnalyzer device manager and initiating log data collection. The deployment process is well-documented, requiring minimal personnel, and can be completed within five hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The number of licenses required directly corresponds with the number of devices connected.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Fortinet FortiAnalyzer a nine out of ten.
FortiAnalyzer enhances network security visibility with its comprehensive logging and analysis capabilities, making it a valuable tool for organizations seeking to improve their security posture. I highly recommend it.
Comprehensive reporting and efficient log management
What is our primary use case?
The primary use case for our clients revolves around robust reporting capabilities, addressing key aspects such as understanding diverse utilizations and the performance of network links. They specifically sought insights into bandwidth usage and detailed reporting at the application level. Additionally, an essential requirement was efficient log management. This is crucial because FortiGate has limitations on retaining logs for an extended duration, and our clients needed a solution, such as FortiAnalyzer, to effectively manage and analyze logs over an extended period.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable is its robust and comprehensive reporting functionality, providing a thorough overview of various metrics. Additionally, its ability to centrally capture logs from multiple devices proves indispensable for our SOC. This centralized log management facilitates automation processes, and we also greatly appreciate the effectiveness of its analytics features.
What needs improvement?
I believe that its technical support is the only aspect that requires significant improvement. With the current trend toward AI advancements, there's an opportunity for improved AI analytics. This could empower us to better leverage technology to detect attacks in a more effective manner.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with it for more than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It offers excellent stability capabilities. I would rate it nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It offers a capacity of up to two thousand gigabytes of logs daily, showcasing considerable scalability. I believe it is a scalable solution that can easily accommodate increasing needs without compromising performance. Our clients fall into the enterprise category. I would rate it eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The support services are often outsourced to specific regions, resulting in varying levels of technical expertise. While regions like America, the USA, Europe, and certain countries in Australia benefit from reasonable and proficient engineers, other locations may experience subpar tech support. Consequently, issue resolution can be time-consuming, leading customers to sometimes address problems independently. Particularly in terms of time efficiency, there is a need for improvement to expedite the support process. I would rate it six out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. I would rate it eight out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment process is straightforward and efficient, requiring minimal time and effort. It takes approximately thirty minutes and it's quite user-friendly.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is reasonable. The cost structure is primarily based on factors such as the number of logs, log sizes, and the daily log storage capacity, with a minimum requirement of two gigabytes per day. The maximum storage capacity can extend up to eight thousand gigabytes of logs per day.
What other advice do I have?
I would strongly recommend utilizing it. It's an excellent product with abundant features, offered at a very reasonable price point. Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.
Centralized log management and real-time analysis enables efficient traffic log analysis and comprehensive network monitoring, but has an initial learning curve
What is our primary use case?
I find it to be a valuable tool for utilizing traffic logs. The product's continuous improvements and Fortinet's commitment to enhancing its capabilities contribute to its effectiveness.
What is most valuable?
The reporting features, which offer customization, real-time insights, and compliance support, are particularly noteworthy aspects.
What needs improvement?
It would be beneficial to enhance the streamlining of the generation of automated reports related to compliance, such as PCI DSS or HIPAA, based on the logs collected. Automated reports focusing on compliance issues would provide a clearer understanding of potential gaps and the need for remediation. This feature would significantly simplify the process of identifying and addressing areas that require attention.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with it for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate its stability capabilities eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have approximately three thousand users within our company. I would rate its scalability seven out of ten, as it should be improved.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is responsive. I would rate it eight out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
The majority of our network infrastructure is based on Fortinet, with a single device each on Palo Alto and Cisco.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was fairly easy. When approaching it for the first time, there might be some minor complexities. However, as you gain experience, the process becomes quite straightforward to manage.
What about the implementation team?
The setup typically takes a maximum of three to four hours, depending on the scenario. If it's hardware, there usually aren't any issues. For software installations, you need to consider server specifications, and the process involves loading the license, which may take about three to four hours for activation. For maintenance, we have a team of five members responsible for overseeing the entire network, which includes managing the Fortinet licenses.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing model is subscription-based. It involves payment for both the license and ongoing support. I would rate it seven out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
It serves as an excellent tool, especially for addressing compliance requirements. Analyzing traffic logs and monitoring network impressions, both inbound and outbound traffic, are essential needs that this tool effectively fulfills. Implementing it has proven to be highly beneficial. Overall, I would rate it seven out of ten.