Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is utilized to gather logs from all Fortinet products and generate reports.
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We can gather logs and generate reports, but the license cost is high
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the capability to gather logs and generate reports. Without this solution, the firewalls exhibit limited proficiency in displaying logs.
What needs improvement?
The integration with other vendors for log collection could be enhanced.
The licensing cost has room for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for over three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate FortiAnalyzer's stability a nine out of ten. We have had instances of data loss or source loss.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For our needs, FortiAnalyzer is scalable because we are not dealing with thousands of firewalls.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment took a couple of days.
For the deployment, we needed to create the server for deploying the FortiAnalyzer image and create the policy rules. We also had to complete the basic configuration of FortiAnalyzer. Following that, we configured all the resources and logs within FortiAnalyzer to collect and correlate the logs, which are then used to generate reports.
What about the implementation team?
We used a consultant for the implementation.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay for an annual license, but we have the ability to determine the payment schedule with our distributor.
The cost of the license is high.
What other advice do I have?
I would give Fortinet FortiAnalyzer a rating of six out of ten. I am not satisfied with the solution as it falls short of a proper SIEM. Therefore, we would prefer to allocate more funds towards a SIEM in order to effectively collect logs.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
We can collect all gateway information and logs in one location, but it is difficult to modify rules
What is our primary use case?
I utilize Fortinet FortiAnalyzer to gather various logs from FortiGate, enabling me to conduct specific investigations in particular cases.
What is most valuable?
The ability to gather all gateway information and logs in a single location is the most valuable feature.
What needs improvement?
I don't find Fortinet FortiAnalyzer to be as robust as Check Point Security Management. However, this perception might be attributed to my limited familiarity with Fortinet FortiAnalyzer. For instance, with Check Point, I can easily make modifications to rules such as identifying issues, making corrections, or adding new features. This includes creating exceptions or adding elements to the current rule set.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiAnalyzer for four months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In our current environment, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I am currently utilizing the cloud version of Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, and the scalability it offers is exceptional. Unlike the on-premises version, I have not encountered any issues.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment takes a few minutes and the configuration is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I would rate FortiAnalyzer's price a seven out of ten, with ten being the most expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Fortinet FortiAnalyzer a seven out of ten.
We are paying for vendor maintenance support, and so far, the maintenance has been minimal.
I recommend completing training before utilizing Fortinet FortiAnalyzer. I was suddenly tasked with using the solution when my organization decided to change technologies, and it was initially challenging to understand how it operates.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Provides detailed reporting, customizable dashboards, and an easy deployment
What is our primary use case?
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is primarily utilized to generate quarterly reports showcasing blocked attacks and vulnerabilities. It employs features like WAV porting triggers and DNS triggers to effectively demonstrate to the client the security of their environment.
How has it helped my organization?
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer assists in showcasing the value of Fortinet and facilitates the upselling of additional Fortinet products to our customers.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the capability to create a customized dashboard. We can subsequently input our EMS, FortiClient, and FortiGate data into it and generate reports.
What needs improvement?
The integration between specific tenants and FortiAnalyzer can be simplified when utilizing a multi-tenant EMS for our FortiClient.
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.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
I utilized the technical support services once, and I received a prompt response.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment was an easy and smooth process. The deployment took one day and I did it myself.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Fortinet FortiAnalyzer a nine out of ten.
Fortinet FortiAnalyzer does not require maintenance after the initial report setup. We simply have to remove and add FortiGate as needed for each report.
Before utilizing Fortinet FortiAnalyzer, individuals should determine the type of reporting they require. Additionally, they ought to be acquainted with FortiGate before endeavoring to use FortiAnalyzer.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Easy to use, easy to integrate, and configures multiple devices at the same time
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for the configuration process.
What is most valuable?
Logs are the most useful feature of the solution. The solution is easy to use and easy to integrate. It helps to configure multiple devices at once.
What needs improvement?
The solution provides details like category, IP address, and location. It would be good if the product could provide data about the websites users visit.
It will be better if the product can build its UI like Cisco Meraki’s.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for around seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Compared to most other solutions, it is easier to scale Fortinet FortiAnalyzer. We also use FortiAnalyzer VM, so the scalability is pretty flexible. Around 1000 employees in our organization use the solution.
How are customer service and support?
It is a bit of a challenge to return devices. Once we return the device to Fortinet, they will send us a replacement. This process takes a bit of time. The cost of sending the device is very high. With that money, we can buy a smaller device.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very simple.
What about the implementation team?
We need three employees to maintain the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product’s price is much better than its competitors.
What other advice do I have?
We need to have a license for individual devices to use the solution. We end up in a loop when we try to access the websites and different routes. We also have to provide the options ourselves for all our queries. The process would be better if reports and records were more readily available.
Cisco Meraki is an online portal that provides organized and in-depth reports. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.