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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Bitdefender Network Traffic Security Analytics (discontinued)

    Score8.1 out of 10
    N/ABitdefender Network Traffic Security Analytics applies AI driven and machine learning techniques to detect threats or anomalous behavior in enterprise networks. However the software has been retired since May 2021, and is no longer available for sale.N/A

    FortiGate

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AFortiNet FortiGate is a firewall option with high integrability. It offers a variety of deployment options and next-gen firewall capabilities, including integration with IaaS cloud platforms and public cloud environments.N/A

    HCL BigFix

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/ABigFix, now supported by HCL Technologies since the acquisition of BigFix from IBM in 2018, is an endpoint management solution providing endpoint visibility and IT asset discovery, automated endpoint patching (BigFix Lifecycle and BigFix Patch) policy enforcement (BigFix Compliance), and software asset discovery for licensed and unlicensed software (BigFix Inventory).N/A
    Pricing
    Bitdefender Network Traffic Security Analytics (discontinued)FortiGateHCL BigFix
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Bitdefender Network Traffic Security Analytics (discontinued)FortiGateHCL BigFix
    Free Trial
    NoYesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—FortiGate pricing starts at $250 for home office use, up to $300,000 for large enterprise appliances. Must contact sales team for pricing.—
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    Community Pulse
    Bitdefender Network Traffic Security Analytics (discontinued)FortiGateHCL BigFix
    Considered Multiple Products
    Bitdefender
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    Fortinet
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    HCLSoftware
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
    49 Answers
    80%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    49 Answers
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    98%
    Implementation went as expected
    47 Answers
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    Features
    Bitdefender Network Traffic Security Analytics (discontinued)FortiGateHCL BigFix
    Firewall
    Comparison of Firewall features of Bitdefender Network Traffic Security Analytics (discontinued) and Fortinet FortiGate and HCL BigFix
    Feature
    Bitdefender Network Traffic Security Analytics (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Fortinet FortiGate
    8.7
    53 Ratings
    1% above category average
    HCL BigFix
    -
    Ratings
    Identification Technologies00 Ratings8.951 Ratings00 Ratings
    Visualization Tools00 Ratings8.351 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content Inspection00 Ratings8.852 Ratings00 Ratings
    Policy-based Controls00 Ratings8.953 Ratings00 Ratings
    Active Directory and LDAP00 Ratings8.750 Ratings00 Ratings
    Firewall Management Console00 Ratings7.752 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting and Logging00 Ratings8.353 Ratings00 Ratings
    VPN00 Ratings9.152 Ratings00 Ratings
    High Availability00 Ratings9.348 Ratings00 Ratings
    Stateful Inspection00 Ratings9.251 Ratings00 Ratings
    Proxy Server00 Ratings8.539 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Bitdefender Network Traffic Security Analytics (discontinued)FortiGateHCL BigFix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.7
    (79 ratings)
    9.0
    (5 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.7
    (21 ratings)
    -
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    Availability
    -
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    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (27 ratings)
    6.0
    (3 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
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    Configurability
    -
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    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    -
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    7.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
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    Vendor post-sale
    -
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    8.0
    (2 ratings)
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    Vendor pre-sale
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    8.0
    (2 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    Bitdefender Network Traffic Security Analytics (discontinued)FortiGateHCL BigFix
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Bitdefender
    well suited one is that I can control the scan from my account on other computer less suited one is that I have to send the invitation by mail-> I would like for example it to be done in a code I mean just enter a code and the computer will be registered.
    Incentivized
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    Fortinet
    Fortinet FortiGate addressed an immediate security issue we had a few years ago. The device gave us a much clearer picture of the activities on our network and also more importantly, increased our awareness of threats from the internet as a whole. Fortinet FortiGate helps us to mitigate these threats with regular signature updates from Fortiguard labs, identifying certain characteristics which, once recognised by Fortinet FortiGate, can be harnessed to deploy powerful 'playbooks'.
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    HCL BigFix is well-suited:
    1. Patch Management for Diverse Devices: HCL BigFix is ideal for organizations with a diverse range of devices, including laptops, desktops, cloud, virtual machines, and mobile devices. Its endpoint management functionality enables seamless patching across various operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux.
    2. Comprehensive Patch Management: With HCL BigFix, organizations can achieve comprehensive patch management across their IT infrastructures. It ensures that all endpoints, regardless of the operating system, receive timely and secure patches, reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing overall security.
    3. Troubleshooting and Monitoring: HCL BigFix excels in providing a dashboard that effectively displays problematic and functional machines. This feature allows IT teams to quickly identify and address issues, improving overall troubleshooting efficiency.
      However, there are some scenarios where HCL BigFix may be less appropriate or areas for improvement: 1. Coverage Expansion: It is important for HCL BigFix to continue expanding its coverage to include all possible resources installed within the IT infrastructure. Ensuring comprehensive coverage can enhance its effectiveness. 2.On-Site and OS Upgrades: Optimizing the process of on-site and operating system upgrades can help streamline the deployment process further. Improvements in this area would contribute to a smoother and more efficient upgrade experience. 3.Communication Speed: Enhancing the speed of communication between the HCL BigFix agent and the server can help improve the overall responsiveness and efficiency of the solution.
    4. Pricing Optimization: Adjusting the pricing of HCL BigFix to be more cost-effective would make it more accessible and attractive to organizations of different sizes and budgets.
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    Pros
    Bitdefender
    • checking the links I use and open in the Web
    • check the files i download
    • check the info I insert specially the personal info
    Incentivized
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    Fortinet
    • SD-WAN - Load balancing of Internet traffic is a USP of Fortigate and makes it stand tall in the competition. Be it 3 or more Internet Links, multiple Subnets/segments of users to distribute and bandwidth load balancing for links and users. SLA based monitoring of Internet Links / MPLS links, makes it even better to choose the links on the basis of performance (Latency, packet loss, Jitter etc).
    • SSL VPN configuration - As we all have WFH force (to some extend or all employee) during Covid-19, it is impossible to plan BCP without having a SSL VPN. In Fortigate, the SSL VPN configuration is very easy with the help of wizard. The deep CLI-level debugging is also very helpful in troubleshooting. Type of tunnel can be easily configured - Full Tunnel or Split Tunnel for SSL.
    • Explicit Proxy - This is also a great feature to shape and re-route the traffic, configuring the Proxy on the Firewall itself. We are using this feature in Pilot for now, and planned to rollout in few weeks looking at the success rate of the POC.
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    HCLSoftware
    • Software inventory.
    • Patch deployment.
    • Patch review.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Bitdefender
    • it would be nice to have a location info about each computer also
    Incentivized
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    Fortinet
    • Documentation is missing a great deal of detail and assumes the customer and just guess and fill in the blanks themselves
    • Fortinet has lots and lots of video guides on topics that only a small percentage of customers would ever need
    • The documentation and video guides do not get updated so most is only relevant to older software versions
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    • The patching function is difficult for RedHat Linux servers, and can be improved.
    • The site configuration and access control appears to be cumbersome.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Bitdefender
    No answers on this topic
    Fortinet
    Fortinet's products have kept improving with new software releases and they continue to deliver great value. Their support is also very good. I believe that as a small enterprise, their products have given us competitive advantage delivering features and functionality that enable us to innovate and do things better. They also continue to be a leader in the markets they serve.
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
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    Usability
    Bitdefender
    No answers on this topic
    Fortinet
    The firewall runs very well, firmware updates are fairly quick but you must follow the upgrade path. Neglecting this step will cause a lot of pain. If you decide to go with Fortinet FortiGate switches and/or access points, they can be managed within the firewall which is great. We're also using the FortiAnalyzer which easily plugs into the firewall for any reporting you may require.
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Reliability and Availability
    Bitdefender
    No answers on this topic
    Fortinet
    We had didn't any hardware failures at our two main office locations and upgraded our units last year after using them for about 5-6 years
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    Bitdefender
    No answers on this topic
    Fortinet
    Good performance and really good integration. We have integration with Microsoft AD.
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Bitdefender
    No answers on this topic
    Fortinet
    The Support team at Fortinet is excellent. They can not only help you configure the device for what you are trying to do, they offer suggestions on improving rules, and troubleshooting issues. Their response time is fast, ensuring you are up and running immediately with no questions asked. We had a hard drive failure in one of our Fortinet Fortigate appliances. The tech answered immediately, and started rebuilding the drive after some preliminary investigations. After rebuilding, there were still errors and issues, so they dispatched a brand new Fortinet Fortigate appliance. The tech then backed up the configurations for when the new device came in, which showed up in a few hours. A restore of the configuration took less than a minute, and there were no more errors or issues.
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    Recently we noticed the customer service on the support has dropped compared to when we first deployed the software.
    Incentivized
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    In-Person Training
    Bitdefender
    No answers on this topic
    Fortinet
    I received it a couple years afters use it and it was just to confirm my knowledge about the tool.
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Bitdefender
    No answers on this topic
    Fortinet
    Make sure that you have the most current version of FortiOS. Make sure all Fortigates are on the same version
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
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    Alternatives Considered
    Bitdefender
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    Fortinet
    [Fortinet] FortiGate is not only cost effective but it gives the comprehensive security against the APT attacks and gives the complete traffic visibility and granular control. You can easily create the VDOMs (Virtual firewall) within a Fortigate firewall and customize the dashboard as per your requirement if you have multiple VDOMs within a single firewall.
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    We have significantly enhanced our ability to patch desktops, including laptops, desktop, cloud, virtual machines and other mobile devices used by end-users. BigFix's endpoint management functionality allows us to seamlessly patch a wide range of operating systems, such as Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux systems, ensuring comprehensive patch management across IT infrastructures. We have established a track record of delivering secure and hassle-free patching solutions to our clients
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Bitdefender
    No answers on this topic
    Fortinet
    No changes needed to terms and conditions.
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Scalability
    Bitdefender
    No answers on this topic
    Fortinet
    My environments are pretty small (less than 100 users per location) so no issues here.
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Bitdefender
    • it makes it easy for me to update other laptops
    • I can download an update from my account as well
    Incentivized
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    Fortinet
    • The pricing given to us for our firewall was well within what we were already spending for other vendors solutions and had the added value of eliminating a separate expense for a dedicated web filtering appliance.
    • We have also adopted Fortinet's security fabric approach and thus changed vendors for our switch and AP devices. These devices have come at reduced prices as compared to another previous vendor we were using, particularly in relation to ongoing annual maintenance costs.
    Incentivized
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    HCLSoftware
    • When there is a need to patch a Windows System it has worked
    Incentivized
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