Apache Log4j vs. FortiAnalyzer

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Log4j
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Log4j is a Java-based logging utility from the Apache Foundation, available free and open source.N/A
FortiAnalyzer
Score 8.8 out of 10
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As part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, FortiAnalyzer provides security fabric analytics and automation to provide better detection and response against cyber risks.N/A
Pricing
Apache Log4jFortiAnalyzer
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Log4jFortiAnalyzer
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
Apache Log4jFortiAnalyzer
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(2 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Usability
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(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Apache Log4jFortiAnalyzer
Likelihood to Recommend
Apache
There is multiple reasons. All types are logging messages support not only string msg. We can use parametrized variables for logging Support advance filter for logging like (Data, Markers, Regular Expression) Support Plugin Architecture (We just use the dependency and Layout configuration with minimal config, and this will start to work) Integration support with application server Could enable.
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Fortinet
FortiAnalyzer is a must have when you administer multiple FortiGate firewalls in a defense in depth enterprise environment. Total visibility can be achieved across multiple physical and virtual firewalls. Complete analysis of your threat landscape is possible along with real time detection, compliance reporting, and wholistic firewall rule analysis and reporting. Eliminating shadow rules, tuning unnecessarily permissive rules, automation and other analysis are built in to this easy to deploy software.
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Pros
Apache
  • Integration with java.
  • Configure logging levels.
  • Customize logging contents.
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Fortinet
  • Custom dashboard
  • VPN traffic monitoring
  • Internet traffic monitoring
  • Users behavior analysis
  • Integrate well with the FortiGate firewall
  • Log analysis
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Cons
Apache
  • Fixed the vulnerability which is reported which affect many big brand.
  • There should be security check to check all vulnerability.
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Fortinet
  • Administrative Domains and Software Versions are difficult to maintain
  • managing different FortiOS versions gets complicated quite easily
  • Administrative Domains must be well architected from the beginning
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Usability
Apache
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Fortinet
FortiAnalyzer is easy to deploy are ready to use right out of the box. The user interface is intuitive and the reporting engine is very customizable however most of the 'canned' reports are usable right away. It is easy to add firewalls under management and event correlation happens immediately. FortiAnalyzer is a great log aggregator for all of your firewalls and then upload meaningful data to a SEIM.
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Alternatives Considered
Apache
The ability to customize logging levels and manage log files is superior to other products we have looked at; due to this we selected to go with log4j.
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Fortinet
The cost of FortiAnalyzer is lower compared to other products, and the benefits it provides at this cost are notably superior. Given the presence of multiple FortiGate products in our network, its seamless integration enhances efficiency and usage, allowing us to maximize the utility of the product to a great extent.
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Return on Investment
Apache
  • Good logging tools we can integrate with minimal resource consumption.
  • Ease of understanding.
  • Plugin play component Architecture.
  • Advance filter support can be used to filter all types of logs and events, which can be further analyzed.
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Fortinet
  • We are able to report to the management the real-time attacks on the network
  • User behavior analysis has become easy
  • Achieving a favorable return on investment (ROI) is easily attainable, given that the product cost is relatively moderate. Without the product, the amount of human work time required is significantly higher, further emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of its implementation.
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