What is Fortinet FortiSASE?
SASE is the future of converged security and networking. From ZTNA, SWG to cloud-delivered NGFW, the Fortinet platform provides complete readiness for embracing SASE. SASE Solution - Cloud Delivered Security for Distributed Networks
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86 Likeliness to Recommend
96 Plan to Renew
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82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+96 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 FortiSASE?
Pros
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Efficient Service
- Effective Service
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Feature Ratings
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
Network Sandboxes
Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS
Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)
Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
Enablement for Security Teams
Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)
Zero Trust
SD-WAN
Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)
Data Analytics / BI / AI
Vendor Capability Ratings
Business Value Created
Breadth of Features
Ease of IT Administration
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Quality of Features
Usability and Intuitiveness
Vendor Support
Ease of Implementation
Availability and Quality of Training
Ease of Data Integration
Ease of Customization
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Fortinet FortiSASE Reviews
Harsh P.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: Initial Implementation
Submitted Nov 2024
Enhanced AI and multi-cloud integration.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Fortinet FortiSASE from other similar products?
Fortinet Forti SASE stands out from other secure access service edge (SASE) products due to its comprehensive, security-driven networking approach, which leverages Fortinet’s extensive portfolio and expertise in network security. End-to-End Zero Trust Approach, Flexible Deployment and Scalability, Cost-Effective and Performance-Driven, Integrated Security and Networking, Advanced Threat Intelligence and Security Fabric, Single-Pane Management.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
This seamless integration not only simplifies management but also enhances performance and security across distributed networks, ensuring that organizations can securely connect users to applications without sacrificing speed or reliability. The centralized control through a single-pane-of-glass management console is also a standout feature, as it provides visibility and consistency across all environments, making it ideal for modern hybrid and multi-cloud setups.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Fortinet’s Security Fabric provides a strong ecosystem for organizations using Fortinet products, it can be challenging for companies with mixed security environments to seamlessly integrate their existing third-party solutions like SIEM or SOAR. This can create a more fragmented security landscape and require additional effort to achieve the desired interoperability.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Evaluate Compatibility with Existing Security Tools, Leverage the Zero Trust Capabilities, Explore Advanced Threat Intelligence Features, Consider Multi-Cloud and Hybrid Requirements, Plan for Centralized Management and Monitoring.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
Ossama Y.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Construction
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Oct 2024
Cloud-delivered security
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Fortinet FortiSASE from other similar products?
Fortinet FortiSASE differentiates itself by integrating ZTNA, SD-WAN, and advanced cloud security within a unified platform, offering seamless protection across hybrid environments. Its deep integration with Fortinet's Security Fabric ensures enhanced automation, visibility, and broad protection
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Its seamless integration of advanced security features like ZTNA and SD-WAN into a unified platform, providing comprehensive protection with automated visibility across hybrid environments.
What do you dislike most about this product?
is the complexity of initial setup and configuration, which can be challenging for users unfamiliar with Fortinet’s ecosystem or without dedicated IT expertise.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would recommend ensuring your team is familiar with Fortinet’s ecosystem or investing in training to ease the initial setup and configuration. Additionally, evaluate your organization’s specific security needs to fully leverage FortiSASE's advanced features like ZTNA and SD-WAN for maximum benefit
Pros
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Saves Time
- Respectful
Veeresh P.
- Role: Consultant
- Industry: Consulting
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Feb 2024
Cost Effective Product
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Fortinet FortiSASE from other similar products?
1] The best Cost Effective and Features Rich Product. 2] Good Vendor Support 3] All the security services such as SWG, SD-WAN, DLP, CASB, ZTNA in a single centralized product.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
1] Their unique set of Features as well as this tool is like specifically designed for Security Analysts and Internal Adminstrators. who report to CISOs. As the Service Providers we have got feedback from the Clients that they like this product for SASE Products.
What do you dislike most about this product?
1] Prerequisites Integratons with FortiGate Firewall. 2] ZTNA feature is worst and needs more improvement. 3] I am not so sure that this product provides Web Application and API Protection (WAAP feature) as of now
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
1] Best cost-effective product 2] Please ask for discounts if your organization is partnered with Fortinet.
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Continually Improving Product
- Trustworthy
- Effective Service
