Fortinet

FortiClient

7.8 /10

What is FortiClient?

FortiClient is an all-in-one comprehensive endpoint security solution that extends the power of Fortinet’s Advanced Threat Protection to end user devices. With the endpoint the ultimate destination for malware seeking credentials, network access and sensitive information, ensuring that your endpoint security combines strong prevention with detection and mitigation is critical.

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FortiClient Ratings

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85 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

91 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+87 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 FortiClient?

7% Negative

4% Neutral

89% Positive

Pros

Efficient Service
Respectful
Effective Service
Fair

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Dynamic Malware Detection

Centralized Management Portal

Automated Remediation

Host NGFW Functionality

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

Forensics

System Hardening

Endpoint Detection and Response

Kernel Monitoring

Port and Device Control

Cross Platform Integration

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Breadth of Features

Vendor Support

Business Value Created

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

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FortiClient Reviews

Angeli S.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2024

Complete and easy-to-use security for your devices

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

This tool is very complete, it has many functionalities that make it different from others since its security features are of the best quality it has, which makes it phenomenal.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

What I like most about FortiClient is its ease of use and intuitive interface. I can navigate through all the features easily and customize the settings to my needs without any hassle.

What do you dislike most about this product?

However, one thing I dislike is that sometimes the automatic update can slow down my computer's performance a bit, but this can be solved by scheduling the updates at specific times.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

In short, I would recommend FortiClient to anyone looking for a reliable and comprehensive security solution for their devices. With its advanced feature set and ease of use, this software stands out from the competition and provides peace of mind regarding data protection and online privacy.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Unique Features
Caring

Viknesh M.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2024

Ease to use, unified product for certain use cases

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

unified agent for EPP, VPN, ZTNA, software inventory and Vulnerability scanning

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

VPN before logon ZTNA

What do you dislike most about this product?

This product has certain dependencies like at the other end, Fortigate firewall is must. This product has certain limitations when we integrate IdP

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

This product can be of very useful when the customer has Fortinet Security fabric in their existing network

Pros

Trustworthy
Unique Features
Inspires Innovation
Caring

Cláudio F.

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

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

Integration with the entire Fortinet ecosystem

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

ZTNA technology, which enables control and integration with the Fortigate Firewall, bringing more security to the network, applications and users who access the organization's internal resources.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Easy integration with the entire Fortinet ecosystem and centralized management.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Centralized management when the solution is used with Forticlient EMS

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Look for a vendor that has enough expertise to implement in your environment.

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FortiClient Ratings

85 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

91 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+87 Net Emotional Footprint

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

Dynamic Malware Detection Heuristics are applied to files to identify similarities with known malware and block it.

Centralized Management Portal Includes multiple client management, push install capability, comprehensive policies for different groups, and active directory integration and synchronization.

Automated Remediation Automate remediation of alerts due to exceeding defined thresholds e.g. trigger scripts to address low disk space alerts.

Host NGFW Functionality Includes policy-based default-deny/whitelisting and application verification and trust (VPN/virtualization).

Ransomware Recovery and Removal Recover files removed and/or encrypted by ransomware.

Forensics Includes the ability provide full visibility in an easy-to-understand display of what happened on an endpoint during an attack in (near) real-time.

System Hardening Automated vulnerability patching and vulnerability assessment.

Endpoint Detection and Response Active threat detection that remediates against known and unknown malware and malicious activities, leveraging machine learning techniques.

Kernel Monitoring Monitoring of processes, memory, and system files at the OS level.

Port and Device Control Includes USB encryption and endpoint data loss prevention.

Cross Platform Integration Open API and net sec appliance integration with NGFW, SIEM, IPS/IDS, Automated Network Quarantining, DLP, Data Discovery, and Threat Intelligence.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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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Endpoint Protection - Midmarket

FortiClient Reviews

Angeli S.

Complete and easy-to-use security for your devices

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Viknesh M.

Ease to use, unified product for certain use cases

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cláudio F.

Integration with the entire Fortinet ecosystem

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Dynamic Malware Detection

Centralized Management Portal

Automated Remediation

Host NGFW Functionality

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

Forensics

System Hardening

Endpoint Detection and Response

Kernel Monitoring

Port and Device Control

Cross Platform Integration

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Breadth of Features

Vendor Support

Business Value Created

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training