We use the solution to secure firewall security. We always implement FortiGate as a layer 3 router, but with security.

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Review on FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (CNF)
Firewall protecttion is very good at offices user manage like internet and other services
Advanced SaaS next gen firewall that provides protection against most advanced & emerging threats
Integrable with cloud native services
Lower costs with no underlying infrastructure build, deployment and platform management
Simplified Management
Automatically scalable and meets the demands dynamically.
Frictionless Deployment
Flexible pricing
Best firewall for Cloud servers
Provides security with a valuable UPM feature and competitive pricing
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The important part of FortiGate CNF is the UPM. It has a significant impact on the network by providing additional attributes such as a binder filter. This feature is very beneficial. Additionally, it supports ITV for quality and IPv6, making it easy to manage in terms of memory. You can view logs and reports, allowing administrators to monitor and understand what is happening in the network, which adds great value for them.
What needs improvement?
We sometimes encounter issues with the SSL certificate. Occasionally, we face problems with the certificate, possibly due to a lack of understanding. This often occurs when we deploy the proxy mode with certain components.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
200 users are using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
Support is pretty good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The solution is difficult to deploy, depending on the environment of the customer and takes two to three hours to complete. Two people can deploy the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
FortiGate's price is really good.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
Helps to control all the processes and information going on
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for perimeter fiber and to control the external access.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution helps to control all the processes and information going on.
What is most valuable?
I have configured some SD-WAN features, and it's worked pretty well. It manages pretty well, connecting all links to the firewall. It can lower balance and traffic management.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using FortiGate CNF for three years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We can offer FortiGate customized solutions tailored to small and medium-sized customers, as it can accommodate up to five hundred users.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a good correlation between cost and value because this is ready equipment, and the prices are very low compared to other brands. It will be suited to the customer's needs. The product is cheap.
What other advice do I have?
Before offering a firewall solution, we assess the site, service, and customer requirements. Then, we determine the project scope and the available funds to buy a firewall.
Some customers need a big firewall with high performance and certain specific features that FortiGate might not have. They have good performance, capacity, and scalability, but FortiGate may need adjustments to meet some customers' very high requirements. For example, some carriers prefer another kind of fiber instead of FortiGate because they have customers covered by it.
If you're seeking a Firewall with robust performance at a more affordable price point, I recommend FortiGate.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.