We use the solution for perimeter fiber and to control the external access.
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Helps to control all the processes and information going on
What is our primary use case?
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.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Stable platform helping users easily manage complex network and security components
What is our primary use case?
We use the platform for virtualization, malware protection, and VPN client support.
What needs improvement?
They should offer more affordable renewal options or flexible plans for license upgrades. It would make the product more accessible to a wider range of users.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall (FortiGate CNF) for the last eight months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The platform has good stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The platform is mostly suitable for enterprise businesses.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is complicated. It requires technical experts to set up firewall communications easily. It takes a few days to complete.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is an expensive platform.
What other advice do I have?
We have been using FortiGate Cloud-Native Firewall for a few years now. It is the most stable and recommended firewall. Users with less technical knowledge can easily manage complex network and security components using it.
I rate it an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Helps with web filtering and DDoS protection but needs improvement in IPS configuration
What is our primary use case?
I primarily use FortiGate for web filtering, IPS, DDoS protection, and IP segment VPN in an enterprise environment.
What is most valuable?
The tool's documentation and online resources availability have been valuable.
What needs improvement?
The solution needs to improve on box clustering and IPS configuration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using FortiGate CNF since 2019.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
FortiGate CNF is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's tech support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very easy. Two resources are needed for the deployment. One resource can maintain the product, which is easy.
What was our ROI?
We can get ROI with the tool's use.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool's licensing costs are cheap and yearly.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Robust cloud-native security features with competitive pricing and strong customer support, making it a highly effective solution for medium and enterprise-level clients
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use it for cybersecurity measures, focusing on detecting cyber incidents and maintaining overall cybersecurity hygiene.
How has it helped my organization?
Currently, it meets customer expectations, and although there have been comments regarding containerization, our clients have not encountered any issues. The cloud deployment ensures smooth operations, and as for integration with monitoring systems, there haven't been any reported problems thus far.
What is most valuable?
The focus is on the comprehensive coverage of threats and the reliability of the chosen solution. Ease of use and familiarity are crucial. In comparison to Palo Alto, it offers competitive pricing, and when measured against Cisco, it stands out as a more cost-effective option. It has successfully demonstrated practical use cases that resonate well with our clients. Additionally, we find their regional support to be robust, which adds to the overall appeal of the solution in the specific operational area we are engaged in.
What needs improvement?
There could be more detailed descriptions regarding version upgrades, particularly in terms of the upgrade process.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using it for two years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate its stability capabilities nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is highly scalable. Our primary focus is on medium and enterprise-level clients, catering to larger-scale product needs. I would rate it nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is competitive. I would rate it four out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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