Fortinet

Fortinet SASE

Composite Score

8.4 /10

CX Score

8.9 /10

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What is Fortinet SASE?

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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Awards & Recognition

Fortinet SASE won the following awards in the Secure Access Service Edge category

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2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

Latest Award, 2024

Service Experience
Contract Negotiation
Conflict Resolution

Latest Award, 2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

Service Experience
Conflict Resolution

2023

0 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

2023

Fortinet SASE Ratings

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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.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

3
Since last award

98 Plan to Renew

3
Since last award

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1
Since last award

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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 SASE?

2% Negative

0% Neutral

98% Positive

Pros

Enables Productivity
Inspires Innovation
Respectful
Security Protects

Feature Ratings

Average 78

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

SD-WAN

Network Sandboxes

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)

Zero Trust

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS

Enablement for Security Teams

Data Analytics / BI / AI

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Breadth of Features

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Vendor Support

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Implementation

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

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Fortinet SASE Reviews

Chintan P.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Submitted Jan 2025

User friendly Security Product.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Fortinet SASE from other similar products?

Fortinet FortiSASE has User friendly GUI, Easy to implement and understand in term of Client prospective. also it reducing complexity of managing multiple vendor tools. it seamlessly integrate with Fortinet security Fabric, and provide consisten security policies and visibality across on-premise and cloud.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like the features that it offer specifically Fireall as service, Zero Trust access and Cloud access security broker. Also by integrating all aspects of security like ZTNA , SWG it reduce the complexity of managing seperate tools, saving time and resources for IT team.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Fortinet’s pricing model for FortiSASE and associated subscriptions may lack clarity and appear fragmented.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you’re considering Fortinet FortiSASE, ensure it integrates well with your existing infrastructure, especially if you already use Fortinet products. Plan for a thorough setup with training or professional services to configure advanced features like ZTNA and CASB effectively.

Pros

Reliable
Saves Time
Continually Improving Product
Enables Productivity

Cons

Less Friendly Negotiation

Jose M.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Other
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Realable and Best Products

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Fortinet SASE from other similar products?

Fortinet's FortiSASE stands out due to its comprehensive, integrated approach to SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) that seamlessly combines networking and security. Here are some key differentiators: Unified Management: FortiSASE offers a unified management console that simplifies operations by integrating network security policies, providing end-to-end control. Native SD-WAN Capabilities: FortiSASE includes native SD-WAN functionality within each point-of-presence (POP) that integrates with existing FortiGate SD-WAN deployments, ensuring seamless and optimal connectivity.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Native SD-WAN Capabilities: FortiSASE includes native SD-WAN functionality within each point-of-presence (POP) that integrates with existing FortiGate SD-WAN deployments, ensuring seamless and optimal connectivity

What do you dislike most about this product?

only the Licenses

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Unified Management: FortiSASE offers a unified management console that simplifies operations by integrating network security policies, providing end-to-end control

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Shivani D.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

FortiSASE a secure, scalable cloud-based network

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Fortinet SASE from other similar products?

FortiSASE stands out with > its integration of Fortinet’s advanced security features > offers seamless protection across cloud environments > provides strong threat intelligence and secure SD-WAN capabilities

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect is > seamless integration of advanced security features > providing comprehensive protection

What do you dislike most about this product?

One downside is its complex initial setup, which may require expertise to configure properly.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend ensuring following recommendation: > make sure the team is familiar with Fortinet’s ecosystem for smoother integration and configuration > leverage advanced security features for optimal protection

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Fortinet SASE

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

Fortinet SASE Ratings

89 Likeliness to Recommend

3 Since last award

98 Plan to Renew

3 Since last award

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+95 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Fortinet SASE?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Secure Web Gateway (SWG) Protects corporate users and networks from web-based malware, controls employee behavior on the Internet, and helps prevent data loss.

SD-WAN Separates the data and control plane from its hardware, virtualizing the network.

Network Sandboxes Sandboxes are used to safely execute suspicious code without risking harm to the host device or network.

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI) Separate your users' web browsing activity from the local network and its infrastructure, preventing browser-based attacks on the network.

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) Next-generation firewall capabilities that include web filtering, advanced threat protection, intrusion prevention system, and Domain Name System security.

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) Provides protective capabilities that leverage effective web request inspection prior to reaching the API such as Next-Gen WAF, RASP, DDoS etc.

Zero Trust Provides features that enable a zero trust architecture, including device authentication and user contextual risk based authentication.

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) Intermediary between an organization's users and one or more cloud services, allowing the enforcement of certain types of security policies in the cloud.

Viable Alternative VS Traditional MPLS Organizations may want to migrate away from traditional MPLS and leverage a platform to provision convergence and flexibility regarding deployment of security.

Enablement for Security Teams Enablement for Security to know the layers of protection deployed and not just rely on the carrier to only provide the connection.

Data Analytics / BI / AI Integration of capability to mine data from incoming sources (SIEM, logs, vulnerability tools, threat databases, etc) in real-time and apply rules.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

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Fortinet SASE Reviews

Chintan P.

User friendly Security Product.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Jose M.

Realable and Best Products

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Shivani D.

FortiSASE a secure, scalable cloud-based network

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Secure Web Gateway (SWG)

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Network Sandboxes

Remote Browser Isolation (RBI)

Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)

Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)

Zero Trust

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)

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