We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiClient and Fortinet FortiNAC based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The features that I have found most valuable are the ability to customize it and to reduce its size. It lets you run in a very small window in terms of memory and resources on legacy cash registers."
"This is stable and scalable."
"It is a scalable solution...The initial setup of Fortinet FortiEDR was straightforward."
"The main thing is that I feel safe. Because the processes that have been used to get a handle on the attackers are much better than other competitors"
"I like FortiClient EMS. FortiEDR has a lot of great features like lockdown mode, remote wipes, and encryption. I can set malware outbreak policies and controls for detecting abnormalities. You can also simulate phishing attacks."
"The ease of deployment and configuration is valuable. It's very easy compared to other vendors like Sophos. Sophos' configuration is complex. Fortinet is a lot easier to understand. You don't need a lot of admin knowledge to do the configuration."
"The console is easy to read. I also like the scanning part and the ability to move assets from one to the other."
"Additionally, when it comes to EDR, there are more tools available to assist with client work."
"We like its centralized administration, integration with Active Directory, deployment, and stability of the connection."
"It’s easy to use."
"When the user gets authenticated, I can assign a different VPN or network to each user."
"FortiClient is very easy, useful, and practical."
"We mainly use this solution because we have many Fortinet solutions like antivirus and SSL assessment."
"The VPN connection is the feature that I like the most."
"It is very powerful."
"What I find valuable in FortiClient is its patch management capabilities, allowing remote updates efficiently."
"The most valuable aspect of Fortinet FortiNAC is the control it offers."
"The solution is good at giving a deep dive into each product. It tells you, for example, what is connected to the network. It gives us good reporting tools."
"With FortiNAC, we don't need to configure the mass client site or access points. For example, we don't need to configure the switching site for a client's site. With Persistent Agent, it makes it much easier."
"The device fingerprinting feature allowed for easy creation and enforcement of access policies."
"All the features of Fortinet FortiNAC are valuable."
"The most valuable features are usability and security."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiNAC are user device management and there are plenty of policies."
"The users say that FortiNAC is configurable and easy to use."
"We've encountered challenges during API deployment, occasionally resulting in unstable environments."
"The EDR console should have more extensive reporting. You shouldn't need to purchase FortiAnalyzer. It should be included in the EDR part. The security adviser cloud platform could be improved with more options for exclusive or intensive rules for devices."
"The SIEM could be improved."
"The solution should address emerging threats like SQL injection."
"Making the portal mobile friendly would be helpful when I am out of office."
"I haven't seen the use of AI in the solution."
"We'd like to see more one-to-one product presentations for the distribution channels."
"We find the solution to be a bit expensive."
"Fortinet FortiClient should improve its visibility of the consumption of traffic and end-user action, which is very low."
"FortiClient's encryption key could be stronger so that it's not broken too easily."
"The pricing could use improvement."
"While we like patch management, it would be nice if it could handle patch management for other solutions, like Microsoft."
"There should be more frequent releases or updates."
"The reports could be easier to set up."
"The solution's access control could be improved."
"Occasionally, the solution may provide a slow connection. In addition, there may be initialization and authorization issues that one may need to take care of while using the solution."
"I think the network devices need to give more information."
"The platform must enable troubleshooting."
"FortiNAC could be more scalable."
"Integration is hard in Fortinet FortiNAC, but they are evolving and getting better. For example, with Cisco, Aruba, Huawei, and Extreme devices, Fortinet FortiNAC is working properly, but some other devices have problems."
"The technical support is bad. We've had to escalate to Tier 2 and Tier 3. My customer relationship manager on the other side of this has stopped returning phone calls and emails, because there has been such a constant back and forth."
"This solution could be more agile."
"They need to change or upgrade the technology in the product."
"Keeping the hard disk on the one series will be easier for the distributor and will keep the prices lower for the customer."
Fortinet FortiClient is ranked 15th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 86 reviews while Fortinet FortiNAC is ranked 4th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 43 reviews. Fortinet FortiClient is rated 8.0, while Fortinet FortiNAC is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiClient writes "Easy to set up and user-friendly with good support ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiNAC writes "I like the solution's native integration with other devices from the same vendor". Fortinet FortiClient is most compared with OpenVPN Access Server, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business and Check Point Remote Access VPN, whereas Fortinet FortiNAC is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Aruba ClearPass, Forescout Platform, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator and Portnox CORE. See our Fortinet FortiClient vs. Fortinet FortiNAC report.
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