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Fortinet Fortigate NGFW

Composite Score
8.5 /10
CX Score
8.8 /10
Category
Fortinet Fortigate NGFW
8.5 /10

What is Fortinet Fortigate NGFW?

FortiGate enterprise firewalls reduce complexity and improve overall security posture by providing full visibility into users, devices, applications and threats on the network, with the ability to apply advanced threat protection anywhere in the network.

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Awards & Recognition

Fortinet Fortigate NGFW won the following awards in the Unified Threat Management category

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Fortinet Fortigate NGFW Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

94 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

88 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+95 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Fortinet Fortigate NGFW?

0% Negative
1% Neutral
99% Positive

Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Security Protects
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

Feature Ratings

Average 90

Firewall

96

Virtual Private Network

95

Intrusion Detection Prevention

91

Web Content Filtering

88

Deep Packet Inspection

88

Application Layer Control

88

Network Access Control

87

Anti Spam

84

Endpoint Protection

82

Security Information and Event Management

82

Data Loss Prevention

81

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 86

Quality of Features

91

Business Value Created

90

Ease of IT Administration

90

Breadth of Features

89

Ease of Data Integration

89

Usability and Intuitiveness

87

Ease of Implementation

87

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

84

Ease of Customization

82

Availability and Quality of Training

78

Vendor Support

77

Fortinet Fortigate NGFW Reviews

Anjola O.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Fortinet Fortigate is one of the best out there.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Fortinet Fortigate NGFW from other similar products?

Its full suite of security options, as well as its integration with Zero Trust Network Access.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The ease of administration & implementation, and its IPSec VPN integration, configuration, and policies.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Not enough training materials.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For absolute application control, web filtering, Intrusion detection and prevention; Fortigate NGFW is the best bet.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity

Stephan v.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2024

Fortinet packs a big punch for such a small box

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Fortinet Fortigate NGFW from other similar products?

A major contributor for us, was also their MSSP option. Where we have the ability to Sell/Lease Fortigate Hardware on a monthly basis to our MSSP clients,. That way making it easier for them to rip and replace.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The user interface is so much easier than other solutions that I have worked on.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing to dislike so far.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Keep on innovating your on the right track

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Siddharth B.

  • Role: Finance
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

"Robust security, but interface could improve."

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Fortinet Fortigate NGFW from other similar products?

Fortinet FortiGate NGFW differentiates itself with its custom-built security processors for high performance, integrated security fabric for seamless connectivity across devices, and broad multi-cloud support. It also offers cost-effective scalability, combining advanced threat protection with ease of deployment.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of Fortinet FortiGate NGFW is its custom security processors, which deliver high-performance threat protection without compromising network speed. This allows for robust security while maintaining fast throughput, making it ideal for high-demand environments.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about Fortinet FortiGate NGFW is its steep learning curve for new users, especially when configuring advanced features. The interface can be complex and less intuitive, requiring more time and expertise to fully leverage all of its capabilities.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For someone considering Fortinet FortiGate NGFW, I recommend: 1. Invest in training: The product has advanced features that require expertise, so proper training is essential. 2. Evaluate your scalability needs: FortiGate is great for scalability, but make sure it matches your organization’s growth plans. 3. Consider Fortinet’s ecosystem: Take advantage of the Security Fabric for seamless integration with other Fortinet products. 4. Test deployment: Start with a pilot to get familiar with the configuration and features. 5. Assess ongoing support: Ensure you have access to expert support for smooth deployment and management.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Saves Time
  • Fair
  • Includes Product Enhancements

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