Fortinet FortiGate 401F - security appliance - with 3 years FortiCare Premium Support + 3 years FortiGuard Enterprise

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Fortinet FortiGate 401F - security appliance - with 3 years FortiCare Premium Support + 3 years FortiGuard Enterprise

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The FortiGate 400F series NGFW combines AI-powered security and machine learning to deliver threat protection at any scale. Get deeper visibility into your network and see applications, users, and devices before they become threats.

Powered by a rich set of AI/ML security capabilities that extend into an integrated security fabric platform, the FortiGate 400F series delivers secure networking that is broad, deep, and automated. Secure your network end to end with advanced edge protection that includes web, content, and device security, while network segmentation and secure SD-WAN reduce complexity and risk in hybrid IT networks.

Universal ZTNA automatically controls, verifies, and facilitates user access to applications, reducing lateral threats by providing access only to validated users. Ultra-fast threat protection and SSL inspection provides security at the edge you can see without impacting performance.

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By Haridos - May 31, 2025

Extensive web controls enhance our security posture

What is our primary use case? We use Fortinet FortiGate for the firewall as well as for the VPN. Any of the users outside the organization use the VPN. Any staff members working outside the office headquarters or our office location use the VPN. The main aspect that I deal with is URL blocking and web access. I don't work with other aspects of this firewall. How has it helped my organization? It has upscaled our security posture, especially regarding external connectivity, because any access or connection from the company has to go through the Fortinet FortiGate firewall. It's doing a pretty good job. We do not have any complaints there. Anything that we don't want to allow is not coming in. Anything we want to allow is not being blocked. We always have the granular control where we can block malicious IPs or subnets if needed. Geofencing allows us to limit the countries from which we allow IP connections. There are many features that I may not even know or haven't explored, but in general, Fortinet FortiGate is doing a pretty good job for us. What is most valuable? The web controls are what I appreciate about Fortinet FortiGate. We have extensive controls over areas where we could block external-facing IPs, external URLs. We can do geo-fencing with the firewalls, which is a good feature. What needs improvement? There are too many updates coming for VPN, and the VPN keeps disconnecting frequently, which I find problematic. It does what it's supposed to do, but I practically face reconnection issues with the VPN. Regarding the Fortinet FortiGate firewall, I don't have any input. My scope is limited. For how long have I used the solution? I have been using Fortinet FortiGate for around three years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? Fortinet FortiGate is stable. We haven't seen any latency issues related to it, though we do experience latency from ISPs. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? I would rate the scalability as eight out of ten based purely on my exposure to security controls relating to URL blocking and website access. How are customer service and support? I haven't had a chance to work with Fortinet FortiGate technical support, but from my colleagues' experience, they say the Fortinet FortiGate people are easy to reach but hard to schedule time with. It's not as easy as having the Fortinet FortiGate engineer on the call and getting other teams involved; it requires careful arrangements to join in with the Fortinet team. I would give their support a neutral score of maybe five. How would you rate customer service and support? Neutral Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I don't know why we switched to Fortinet FortiGate from Juniper; it's a management decision. How was the initial setup? I was not involved in the deployment. I think it's not that difficult; there's no complexity involved as long as we are clear on what we want to do. We have it on both cloud and on-premises. What was our ROI? I was not part of the team that implemented it. I don't know how much they invested, but it would be worth the investment. What other advice do I have? My overall experience with Fortinet FortiGate rates as eight out of ten. Disclaimer: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. What is our primary use case? We use Fortinet FortiGate for the firewall as well as for the VPN. Any of the users outside the organization use the VPN. Any staff members working outside the office headquarters or our office location use the VPN. The main aspect that I deal with is URL blocking and web access. Read more

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By reviewer2703354 - May 31, 2025

Ease of deployment and cost-effective but has occasional support challenges

What is our primary use case? I use Fortinet FortiGate for security as a firewall. How has it helped my organization? Fortinet FortiGate helps improve my organization since it's quick and easy to install, and we don't have to call support frequently. What is most valuable? It's very similar to a Cisco firewall, yet they are less expensive. It has all the features the competitors have, including VPN. Fortinet FortiGate is easy to install and deploy quickly. There's a user-friendly GUI or if you like, CLI, for those who prefer it over CLI you can use that. What needs improvement? From a support perspective, I had more issues that I didn't think the person on my case handled the way I was expecting. We called them for a geolocation issue and we didn't get any proper assistance. For how long have I used the solution? I've used the solution for about seven years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? It is pretty stable. We once had an issue and we had a workaround from Fortinet FortiGate before they deployed a patch. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? Fortinet FortiGate is scalable. On a scale of one to ten for scalability, I would rate it as seven out of ten. How are customer service and support? I don't call them frequently, which is a good sign. However, we called them for a geolocation issue and we didn't get any proper assistance. If I had to rate them on a scale, I would rate them eight out of ten. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I used Checkpoint and used to love them. However, they are expensive and can be complex. I love Palo Alto. That said, they are not that flexible for me. I also used Cisco. How was the initial setup? It was easy to set it up, for the most part. The deployment of Fortinet FortiGate is straightforward. On a scale from one to ten, I'd rate ease of deployment at an eight. We did switch from a competitor and were able to set it up very quickly. It takes only two people to deploy. What was our ROI? The price is very interesting and it ends up being a very cost-effective solution. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? The price is the first main difference compared to others. Its prices are very interesting. At the company I work for, people tend to go with Fortinet FortiGate, and it's used especially in my country, as it's a cost-effective solution. Which other solutions did I evaluate? I evaluated and compared Palo Alto and Cisco with Fortinet FortiGate after Checkpoint. What other advice do I have? I will recommend Fortinet FortiGate to others, depending on the organization's requirements, needs, and budget. I would rate Fortinet FortiGate as a seven out of ten simply due to the fact that I'm more of a Cisco person. I prefer Cisco since I've been working with it for a long time. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. What is our primary use case? I use Fortinet FortiGate for security as a firewall. How has it helped my organization? Fortinet FortiGate helps improve my organization since it's quick and easy to install, and we don't have to call support frequently. What is most valuable? It's very similar to a Cisco fire Read more

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By reviewer2123850 - May 30, 2025

Integrated tools enhance network control and security management

What is our primary use case? We are using Fortinet FortiGate to block or deny malware and to administrate the network to control the traffic inside and outside. How has it helped my organization? It has significantly contributed to the effective control and monitoring of the network infrastructure. We could see its benefits immediately after the implementation. What is most valuable? It is complemented by other equipment, such as the Fortinet switch, and it is integrated with other tools that help to prevent cyberattacks, including a web filter, IPS, and application control. What needs improvement? The user interface of the Fortinet FortiGate management console could be more intuitive and user-friendly, and the log analysis and reporting features could be enhanced to provide more flexibility and customizable insights. For how long have I used the solution? I have had experience with Fortinet FortiGate for one year so far. What do I think about the stability of the solution? Fortinet FortiGate is very stable. I would rate its stability a ten out of ten. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? It is scalable. I would rate the scalability of Fortinet FortiGate a ten out of ten. We are a medium-sized organization. How are customer service and support? I would rate Fortinet's customer service as very good. They are good because they provide solutions to problems that we encounter and help us make new changes or meet requirements, and they have the ability to work with us to make the changes that we want. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? We previously used Sophos for web filtering. We now use Fortinet FortiGate for web filtering as well. We switched from Sophos to Fortinet FortiGate because we chose to adopt a Fortinet ecosystem to achieve better centralized control. We wanted to streamline security management while integrating firewalls, switches, endpoint protections, and wireless. We used Sophos only for web filtering control applications, but when we switched to Fortinet FortiGate, we achieved better integration with other devices in the security management. How was the initial setup? I was involved with the initial setup and deployment of Fortinet FortiGate. It was of medium complexity. It was easy because the tools we were integrating were well-documented, but somewhat difficult due to the learning curve and the need to adapt our legacy system to the new environment. What about the implementation team? It took four technical people to deploy Fortinet FortiGate. Only two people maintain it; for implementation, we used four people, but to maintain it, it is just two. It doesn't require a lot of maintenance. The job roles of those who maintain it include making changes, adjusting web filter configurations, and switching ports. The people who maintain it are network administrators. What other advice do I have? I would advise people considering using Fortinet FortiGate to carefully plan the network structure and train the team; Fortinet is powerful, but its full potential comes with understanding the platform. I would recommend starting small, documenting everything, and using its centralized tools to stay secure and efficient. Overall, I would rate Fortinet FortiGate a ten out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. What is our primary use case? We are using Fortinet FortiGate to block or deny malware and to administrate the network to control the traffic inside and outside. How has it helped my organization? It has significantly contributed to the effective control and monitoring of the network infrastructure. We could Read more

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By Brian M. - May 29, 2025

A solid firewall with straightforward management and robust capabilities

What is our primary use case? We primarily use Fortinet FortiGate as endpoint firewalls for our campuses. Nothing too extravagant, just providing access out and limiting access to certain applications and restricting unauthorized access from external sources. I have recently been using it also as the controller for the wireless access points. What is most valuable? It is pretty straightforward to manage and has robust capabilities. I appreciate that Fortinet FortiGate can be a central controller for other Fortinet products, such as switches and access points. I have used its VPN abilities a little bit, but not a great deal. I appreciate that it has some SD-WAN capabilities, though I've only used that to a limited degree. It is a solid, usable, reliable solution. What needs improvement? It's one of the more expensive brands. FortiManager has not been my favorite. I don't use it and cannot say I really care for FortiManager for managing the firewalls. I primarily just access and manage the firewalls individually. Nothing else particularly comes to mind, as it has been a pretty good experience. For how long have I used the solution? I have about four and a half years of experience with Fortinet FortiGate. What do I think about the stability of the solution? The stability has been very good. I have had very few issues. I had one unit that required some reboots and eventually needed a factory reset. But outside of one issue, I've never had stability issues or problems with them going down or disconnecting or having other issues. They have been very stable and reliable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? I have experienced no scalability problems thus far. We expand out with other campuses as needed. If there are any scalability problems, I think that would probably be with making FortiManager a little bit better. Otherwise, scalability is fine. We are a medium-sized business with 17 campuses. We plan to increase its usage. We'll probably continue with FortiGate for any other campuses that we extend out to, as well as keeping them when we do our hardware refresh. How are customer service and support? Fortinet FortiGate has very good support. I've been able to contact them on a couple of things for FortiGate and other products, and I've never had an issue. They've always been polite and helpful and worked to get me to solutions. I've had a good experience with Fortinet support. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? We've always had Fortinet FortiGate in place, so I don't have a previous firewall here to compare it to, but it has basically done its job. It's manageable, and it has not created a lot of problems. Only once, I had to call their support to apply a patch update across a couple of them. One of the best features is that it does not require a lot of extra attention for me to fix problems. It's not a problem generator, so that's probably the best quality. How was the initial setup? I've set up several Fortinet FortiGate firewalls, and it's a pretty straightforward setup. I haven't ever really had any particular issue with getting them in place. It's deployed physically at the locations for our campuses. To deploy one, it takes approximately an hour to program and then another hour or so to install. It can get deployed within three hours. Just one person can manage Fortinet FortiGate; I'm able to manage everything by myself. What about the implementation team? The implementation was done by me, one person. Sometimes I need to walk through someone else to physically install it because it might be at a site remote from me. If I'm not physically there, it requires a second person. However, if that was not the case, I could do it as a single person. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? It's one of the more expensive brands. The 100 series costs around $4,000. They are similar in pricing to what you might get from Cisco solutions and probably other similar ones. They're not more expensive than other similar solutions, but they're certainly not cheaper either. What other advice do I have? The advice is to go ahead and try it out and see how it works. The product speaks for itself. I would rate Fortinet FortiGate a nine out of ten, as I always prefer to leave a little bit of room for improvement. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. What is our primary use case? We primarily use Fortinet FortiGate as endpoint firewalls for our campuses. Nothing too extravagant, just providing access out and limiting access to certain applications and restricting unauthorized access from external sources. I have recently been using it also as the controlle Read more

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By reviewer2379771 - May 29, 2025

Ease of setup and cost-effectiveness but support needs improvement

What is our primary use case? Fortinet FortiGate is used on three separate sites: one in Tehachapi, one in Simi Valley, California, and one in Memphis, Tennessee. I work in distribution with Fortinet FortiGate. What is most valuable? The primary feature I appreciate about Fortinet FortiGate is the ease of setup. It's more affordable than Cisco and very configurable. When discussing configurability regarding Fortinet FortiGate, I don't have to download modules to have features such as IPSec VPN or SSL VPN - it's already there. Most of the popular features are pre-installed and I only need to configure them, unlike with MikroTik where I have to download components that may not work, and with Netgate, I can't install everything I want without uninstalling other packages. Fortinet FortiGate is very competitive compared to Palo Alto Networks and Cisco; they are better priced than both competitors. On average, Cisco would be 10% to 20% higher than Fortinet FortiGate, and the same applies to Palo Alto. What needs improvement? The AI with Fortinet FortiGate is not very well integrated on their devices, and their cloud infrastructure is not as good as Cisco's. The support is inadequate. The support staff I have dealt with lately are very rude. Some support staff are not up-to-speed with the technology. They basically read a script. If they don't know how to fix an issue, they send me to another engineer. For how long have I used the solution? I have used Fortinet FortiGate since 2012. How are customer service and support? The support is inadequate. The Fortinet FortiGate support staff I have dealt with lately are very rude and some of them are not up-to-speed with the technology; they basically read a script. If they don't know how to fix an issue, they send me to another engineer. The last representative I had to deal with was very rude to me. How would you rate customer service and support? Neutral Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? I wasn't involved in the decision of picking Fortinet FortiGate, however, before we switched over, we were using SonicWall firewall appliance. How was the initial setup? I was part of the initial setup of Fortinet FortiGate. When it was originally set up, on a scale between one to ten, with ten being really easy to set up, I would rate it about an eight or nine. When we first deployed Fortinet FortiGate, it was just me, and one person could actually deploy it in three sites, so it's relatively easy. Once we deployed the last time, we actually moved our whole management of it to a third party. They manage our Fortinet for us now. It's supposed to be easy, however, during the last deployment, when they upgraded us, there was some project management snafu. That said, that's not a Fortinet issue. When I was deploying it, it was relatively easy. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? Currently, we are paying about $1,500 a month for three sites. We have a company that leases the equipment from Fortinet FortiGate, configures it, and I tell them what features I want on and off and how to secure it. We paid about $1,500 on the last contract, and it's probably going to go up this year. Which other solutions did I evaluate? I've also evaluated other options. Other than price, Cisco has a better cloud management infrastructure, while Palo Alto has better security features such as deep packet inspection algorithms and AI integration on their devices. What other advice do I have? I would recommend Fortinet FortiGate if you have a small to medium business, which we have. For a large business with multiple campuses, Fortinet FortiGate is probably not going to work for you. On a scale of one to ten, I give this solution a rating of seven. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use? Other Disclaimer: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. What is our primary use case? Fortinet FortiGate is used on three separate sites: one in Tehachapi, one in Simi Valley, California, and one in Memphis, Tennessee. I work in distribution with Fortinet FortiGate. What is most valuable? The primary feature I appreciate about Fortinet FortiGate is the ease of se Read more

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By reviewer915354 - May 29, 2025

Integrated security solution is effective but support can be better

What is our primary use case? We are using it for the data center firewall and perimeter firewall facing the Internet, which are my main use cases for Fortinet FortiGate. What is most valuable? The combined license for the network, the next-generation firewall, and the integration with SD-WAN for all branches are what I consider to be the best features. It's effective for multi-branch customers. SD-WAN has had a positive impact by reducing the operational costs in terms of headcount and management. It has had an impact on the network performance. It reduced the operational, Internet connection, and MPLS costs. With a combined solution, there is no need to put a specific firewall to secure the connection. It's like a single box. What needs improvement? Performance on the box and technical support are areas where Fortinet FortiGate can be improved. In their datasheet, they put the throughput as huge, but once you enable all the features of the box, the performance is impacted dramatically. In reality, it will be 20% to 30% of what they have mentioned in the datasheet. For how long have I used the solution? I have worked with FortiGate from a design perspective for almost ten years. What do I think about the stability of the solution? It's a stable solution. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? It's scalable. They are providing a good number of ports; there's no need to put a switch to connect to the appliance itself. How are customer service and support? I would rate technical support from Fortinet a five out of ten. To escalate the case severity from three to one, you need to have the account manager engaged to accelerate and get the technical people involved. It's not like other competitors who have premium support 24/7. How would you rate customer service and support? Neutral Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? We used to perform the same function by placing a router and a firewall to secure the connection. It required multiple vendors and multiple boxes, which was a huge engagement from the operational perspective and investment-wise. Now, a small firewall with SD-WAN features can handle the entire situation, including connection with the branch, encryption, and security. How was the initial setup? It's user-friendly deployment because they have an enhanced dashboard to manage and implement, not requiring the CLI or command line interface, which needs deep study. They have a GUI that is user-friendly and attractive. What about the implementation team? We are system integrators, and our delivery team implements the project for deployment. What was our ROI? Reducing the operation cost and reducing the internet connection and MPLS cost has been my evaluation of changes in return on investment after implementing Fortinet solutions for SD-WAN and hybrid workforce. What other advice do I have? I would rate Fortinet FortiGate a seven out of ten overall. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner What is our primary use case? We are using it for the data center firewall and perimeter firewall facing the Internet, which are my main use cases for Fortinet FortiGate. What is most valuable? The combined license for the network, the next-generation firewall, and the integration with SD-WAN for all branche Read more

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By Mazhar Rafi - May 23, 2025

Meets various needs and it's cost-effective and simple

What is our primary use case? We are using Fortinet FortiGate for enterprises. We are a partner of Fortinet. How has it helped my organization? Its features are very good for the price. Their support is also very good. A lot of expertise is available in the market in terms of engineers. What is most valuable? The best features of Fortinet FortiGate are its simplicity, ease of installation, and ease of functionality. It is very easy to learn and implement, and everything is clear. The deployment of Fortinet FortiGate is very straightforward. What needs improvement? I would like to see improvements in Fortinet FortiGate regarding the active-active scenario. The active-active scenario is supported but not recommended, whereas other vendors are implementing active-active without issues. Perhaps in the future, we could effectively use both firewalls to increase the throughput. If there are two boxes, they both should be able to work. Other than that, I don't have anything. I'm very happy with the features. For how long have I used the solution? I have been working with Fortinet FortiGate regularly for a few months only, though I have previously encountered one or two installations. What do I think about the stability of the solution? Fortinet FortiGate is very stable. What do I think about the scalability of the solution? There are multiple options available for small, mid-sized, and large-scale deployments. How are customer service and support? My experience with the technical support for Fortinet FortiGate is very good. I only had one bad experience. I would rate them a nine out of ten. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive How was the initial setup? It is very straightforward to deploy. In terms of maintenance, many features are automated, including antivirus updates that happen regularly without intervention. Simply connecting the firewall to the internet enables automatic downloads of everything. What was our ROI? It was recently implemented, so it is too early for that assessment. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? It is very cost-effective. You get features similar to other firewalls, such as Palo Alto, but at a lower price. Which other solutions did I evaluate? I have not worked extensively with Palo Alto, but from various comparisons, Fortinet FortiGate is understood to be a cost-effective version of Palo Alto. While Palo Alto has more features, Fortinet FortiGate offers similar functionality. What other advice do I have? Currently, we are not using SD-WAN, but we will implement it as it is a very impressive built-in feature. We will implement it for one of our customers in the near future. Fortinet FortiGate is a very good next-generation firewall. It is not very expensive and offers plenty of models to suit various needs. The licensing options are extensive. The day-zero protection is very good. FortiCloud is also excellent. The geo-protection is effective and serves its purpose. I would rate Fortinet FortiGate a nine out of ten. Which deployment model are you using for this solution? On-premises Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner What is our primary use case? We are using Fortinet FortiGate for enterprises. We are a partner of Fortinet. How has it helped my organization? Its features are very good for the price. Their support is also very good. A lot of expertise is available in the market in terms of engineers. What is most valuabl Read more

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By Henrique Ariel Arruda Gerhard - May 22, 2025

User-friendly interface simplifies security settings and improves detection efficiency

What is our primary use case? I used Fortinet FortiGate to protect some perimeters, and I used it a lot for detection, filtering, domain control, and security functions and features. I worked for a company that used Fortinet FortiGate to provide services to many customers across various industries and through different environments. Some companies ranged from five to 50 to 100 users, and others were double that size, and even more. How has it helped my organization? We improved a lot of our users' security, including malware from outbound internet. It reduced downtime and helped detect and block malicious actions. The realization of benefits was immediate. What is most valuable? The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate are that it's simple to implement all necessary settings, and it's quite fast. Their web interface to manage it is excellent, even compared with other providers. With Fortinet FortiGate, we improved security significantly. It blocks a lot of malware from the internet and even between our hosts in different networks, thus enhancing our security and reducing any downtime by blocking problems that could stop operations. What needs improvement? One of the most important areas for improvement for Fortinet FortiGate is the limited resources for tests. I was limited to a few interfaces for one month, and it would be great if Fortinet could improve these features in their test versions. For how long have I used the solution? I used Fortinet FortiGate for three years in total. How are customer service and support? I would rate the support with Fortinet FortiGate a ten out of ten. We had a few problems, and whenever we needed support, they attended to us in a few hours or days based on the severity level, resolving the problems with minimal impact on the environment. How would you rate customer service and support? Positive Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch? They were using SonicWall and pfSense before switching to Fortinet FortiGate. Fortinet FortiGate is more user-friendly when it comes to the interface and setting every feature you need, and keeping it working as expected to protect the network, while SonicWall is too advanced and very laggy and confusing to use. SonicWall does not do anything better than Fortinet FortiGate. How was the initial setup? The initial setup for clients was very straightforward, easy to implement, and required few steps to keep it working with Fortinet FortiGate. It takes about one day, around ten hours of work for small companies and normal offices to deploy Fortinet FortiGate. That said, it might take longer for bigger networks. However, it's not too much time compared to other companies or providers. It required around two or three people who understand the network to deploy Fortinet FortiGate, along with one or two more for setting devices or any changes and tests to ensure everything is working as expected. The total was somewhere around five people or slightly less, depending on your knowledge about the existing network. What was our ROI? I cannot calculate the exact return on investment from Fortinet FortiGate. We evaluate it based on the impact of downtime when we have problems in the environment, however, the ROI is less than a year. Fortinet FortiGate helps save time and improve efficiency by aggregating logs that help us understand what's happening, thus improving our detection time and reducing operational errors. We reduced our time by approximately 30% with Fortinet FortiGate. What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? Fortinet FortiGate's pricing is comparable to others. What other advice do I have? I am currently working for another company and not using Fortinet FortiGate. The last time I used Fortinet FortiGate was on March 25th, just a few months ago. I work as a technical user in cybersecurity monitoring. My current company is a partner, however, I don't have any relation with sales. On a scale of one to ten, I rate Fortinet FortiGate a ten. Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions. What is our primary use case? I used Fortinet FortiGate to protect some perimeters, and I used it a lot for detection, filtering, domain control, and security functions and features. I worked for a company that used Fortinet FortiGate to provide services to many customers across various industries and through Read more

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