What is FortiClient?
FortiClient is an all-in-one comprehensive endpoint security solution that extends the power of Fortinet鈥檚 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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87 Likeliness to Recommend
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93 Plan to Renew
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84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+89 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?
Pros
- Efficient Service
- Respectful
- Effective Service
- Client's Interest First
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Feature Ratings
Centralized Management Portal
Dynamic Malware Detection
Host NGFW Functionality
Automated Remediation
Ransomware Recovery and Removal
Endpoint Detection and Response
System Hardening
Port and Device Control
Forensics
Cross Platform Integration
Kernel Monitoring
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Quality of Features
Usability and Intuitiveness
Ease of IT Administration
Breadth of Features
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Business Value Created
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Ease of Customization
Availability and Quality of Training
FortiClient Reviews
Jainik K.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Mar 2023
Confidence with cybersecurity
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?
Cheaper than other company
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Ease of use
What do you dislike most about this product?
GUI which can be much much better.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If it is in your budget, go ahead!
Pros
- Trustworthy
- Effective Service
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
Jayendra P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2023
Fantastic product!
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?
Integration with Fortinet's Security Fabric: FortiClient is part of Fortinet's Security Fabric, a comprehensive security architecture that provides seamless integration between Fortinet products. This allows for centralized management and visibility across the entire security infrastructure.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Multi-layered endpoint security: FortiClient provides a multi-layered approach to endpoint security, which includes antivirus, firewall, web filtering, and intrusion prevention. This helps protect against a wide range of threats and reduces the likelihood of a successful attack.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Complexity: The extensive feature set and integration with Fortinet's Security Fabric can make FortiClient a more complex solution to deploy and manage compared to some other endpoint protection products. Resource-intensive: Running multiple security features can be resource-intensive and can impact the performance of lower-end or older systems.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Evaluate your organization's needs: Before choosing any endpoint protection solution, it's important to evaluate your organization's specific needs and requirements. Consider factors such as the number and types of endpoints you need to protect, your security and compliance requirements, and your budget.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
Aditya K.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Construction
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Feb 2023
Free and Easy to use
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?
The paid version covers many options like Zero Trust Agent(ZTNA), VPN only, and EPP/APT edition which cover all ZTNA stuff and also provides basic EDR features like USD access control, DNS security, etc.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
If your requirement is limited to VPN connectivity then this product is free.
What do you dislike most about this product?
They don't have a firmware upgrade option. The process is to manually uninstall the existing/ old version and install the latest version.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
The VPN option is free, and the paid options are impressive as they cover all security scopes. So I will recommend this product.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
