# FortiNAC vs HPE Aruba Networking SSE Comparison

| | FortiNAC | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 20 | 44 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (55.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (47.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### FortiNAC

**Not enough data**

### HPE Aruba Networking SSE

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Performance Efficiency (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Performance Issues (3 reviews)
- Insufficient Training (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | FortiNAC | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 9.5 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 7.6 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.7 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### FortiNAC

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### HPE Aruba Networking SSE

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Network Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiNAC** | N/A | N/A |
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | FortiNAC | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Penetration Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti Virus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Monitoring & Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **VPN** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavior Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **SSL Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Patch Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Event Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly/Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DNS Leak Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Server Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Email Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Detection System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Two-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewalls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anti Spam** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Sign On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Prevention System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Secure Login** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Access Control (NAC)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiNAC** | 8.6/10 | 7 |
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | 9.2/10 | 11 |

#### Data

| Feature | FortiNAC | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Protection** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Remote Access** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Network Access** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Network

| Feature | FortiNAC | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Scaling** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Audit** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | FortiNAC | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Processes** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Blockage** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **IoT** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | FortiNAC | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Authentication Methods** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Profiling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Device Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Access/Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Intrusion Prevention System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### IoT Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **FortiNAC** | N/A | N/A |
| **HPE Aruba Networking SSE** | N/A | N/A |

#### Connected Device Security

| Feature | FortiNAC | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Identity Lifecycle** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Behavior Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **IoT Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **OTA Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts & Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | FortiNAC | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Network Access Control Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-access-control-nac)

**Unique to FortiNAC (1):** [IoT Security Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-security-solutions)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | FortiNAC | HPE Aruba Networking SSE | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 10.0% | 5.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 55.0% | 47.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 35.0% | 47.2% | 

### By Industry

#### FortiNAC

- **Computer & Network Security:** 25.0%
- **Insurance:** 10.0%
- **Information Services:** 10.0%
- **Computer Software:** 10.0%
- **Banking:** 10.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.0%
- **Research:** 5.0%
- **Investment Banking:** 5.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.0%
- **Computer Hardware:** 5.0%
- **Other:** 10.0%

#### HPE Aruba Networking SSE

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7%
- **Banking:** 8.3%
- **Education Management:** 8.3%
- **Financial Services:** 8.3%
- **Higher Education:** 8.3%
- **Insurance:** 5.6%
- **Media Production:** 5.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.6%
- **Computer Networking:** 5.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.6%
- **Other:** 22.2%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to FortiNAC

- [Forescout Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-identity-services-engine-ise/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (52 reviews)
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- [Ivanti Policy Secure](https://www.g2.com/products/ivanti-policy-secure/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (29 reviews)
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- [Palo Alto Networks IoT/OT Security](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-networks-iot-ot-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (119 reviews)
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### Alternatives to HPE Aruba Networking SSE

- [Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)](https://www.g2.com/products/cisco-identity-services-engine-ise/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (52 reviews)
- [Ivanti Policy Secure](https://www.g2.com/products/ivanti-policy-secure/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [ThreatLocker Zero Trust Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/threatlocker-zero-trust-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (514 reviews)
- [Forescout Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/forescout-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Coro Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/products/coro-cybersecurity/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (232 reviews)
- [Portnox](https://www.g2.com/products/portnox/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (123 reviews)
- [Citrix Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/citrix-gateway/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [NordLayer](https://www.g2.com/products/nordlayer/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (127 reviews)
- [SecureW2 JoinNow](https://www.g2.com/products/securew2-joinnow/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (96 reviews)
- [Genea Security](https://www.g2.com/products/genea-security/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (101 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### FortiNAC

No discussions available for this product.

### HPE Aruba Networking SSE

- Title: [What is Aruba ClearPass used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/aruba-clearpass-access-control-and-policy-management-what-is-aruba-clearpass-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Primarily Authentication for wired and wireless.  We are moving into more policies and groups."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/fortinac-vs-aruba-a-hewlett-packard-enterprise-company-hpe-aruba-networking-sse)