Fortinet Firewalls Reviews & Product Details

I especially like that they are reliable and that once configured, they work without issues. They have everything needed for security in a single product and do not require continuous interventions.

The management is also quite simple and, in general, they give a good sense of control over the network. Sometimes I try to download programs for cache cleaning but it blocks me, very functional because it could compromise the system registry files. I find it very functional. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the filter is a bit too restrictive and it happens that legitimate software or sites, such as CCleaner, are also blocked, even when they do not seem to pose a real risk.

This can create some inconvenience and requires manual intervention on the rules. I understand that it was configured by my company, but I believe it should not prevent administrators from allowing the installation of programs like these, which do not compromise an operating system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fortigate firewall supports a lot of features, such as DNS / Web filtering, content restriction, bandwidth restriction, etc.

You can create Administrator /Normal users with MFA (FortiTokens are required).

Built-in VPN support is there, so that anyone can connect to the office network using public static ip addresses.

With the use of Dashboard you can monitor various things such as bandwidth utilisation, network connectivity, SLA, Latency etc.

If there are any issues with any configuration /documentation you can reach out to Fortigate support and they usually respond in 1-2 business days.

As an administrator it can be used daily for monitoring, etc & it's simple interface means it's really easy to use and implement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Licensing pricing is too high, also once the license expires the firewall is basically a paperweight!

Also if you want to setup MFA for users (Admin / normal) you need to purchase Fortitokens which are not cheap either! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The integration with all Fortinet apps, the ease of managing devices, and the great support provided by the brand and its support team to resolve any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Basically there's nothing wrong with the brand itself, maybe what I see is that there are certain "fortiapps" that ultimately repeat processes and might hinder the process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The thing I like the most it's that it's very easy to understand and to use, but the most important, and the thing that I like the most it's that all the security features and settings are right there on the gui interface, you can setup an entire network without using commands on the cli, it's interface it's very complete. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The thing I dislike the most, it's that all of the cool and useful security features are mostly licensed services, and old versions of this product are very vulnerable without these features and they tend to get obsolete on the Fortinet support spectrum. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive web-based GUI makes configuring and managing powerful features straightforward Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

frequent firmware bugs and vulnerabilities, a steep learning curve and unintuitive interface, and inconsistent or unhelpful technical support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This product is straightforward to use and simple to implement or configure. The customer support team is responsive, which is helpful. I use it daily to manage network traffic, and I find it easy to integrate with other Fortinet products such as switches and access points. It also offers a range of security features, including DoS Policy and advanced threat protection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

When the CPU load goes above 80%, the system automatically switches to conserve mode. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It verifies the entire content of the data packets as they enter the network, not just the header, to make sure that nothing dangerous might infiltrate and endanger the environment. It assists companies in blocking applications that are either unhelpful or potentially harmful to their data. Its web filtering tools assist in preventing users from accessing dangerous websites and keep them away from websites that pose a risk of infection or contain malware. It offers features for an intrusion prevention system that look for weaknesses and threats. It assists in immediately stopping anomalous activities. Malware, ransomware, zero-day attacks, and other emerging threats are among the advanced dangers it offers protection against. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The hefty cost makes it unfavorable for small businesses. When integrating with an on-premises system, the administrator encounters difficulties. For a novice or non-technical person, its user interface may be a little complicated, but an expert may quickly become proficient with it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fortinet Firewalls are very customizable. They also pack a lot of different features into there devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Frequent updates can make them glitchy at times though this is mostly dependent on the features you are using. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the integration it has with Cisco and other vendors' products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The licensing scheme is individual; there is no one-size-fits-all option for all teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fortigate performs well under heavy traffic load, it can analyze the traffic very easily and then block the threats under heavy traffic load. Very reliable product.

It's highly secure, analyzes the traffic, and blocks the threats. Offers good security features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The configuration is a bit complex, it could have been easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.