Likelihood to Recommend Any rollout is well suited for a FortiAP - from small office networks, to large warehouse deployments. Adding additional APs to your network is simple and easy. Monitoring is simple with Forticloud monitoring. Configuring the devices can be as complex or as simple as you need. Adding additional Fortinet devices (I have switches and firewalls) makes the network even more secure and easy to manage - all devices working in tandem make monitoring much easier
Read full review Usually we had lots two platforms tasked with scanning exposures, anti-malware and provision for information and threat management. But with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint we have an all inclusive platform that even integrate with other Microsoft security apps such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud for enhanced threat insights and visibility.
Read full review Pros Built sturdy for harsh environments. They perform and/or surpass performance levels shown on their data sheets. Read full review It provides a unified security experience when combined with other Microsoft products such as Microsoft Defender for 365 and Azure Defender. It has an excellent dashboard and centralized view that make it easy to see and control everything from one location. It's an EDR tool designed to help you understand incidents and alerts better. Real-time detection of attacks and prompt endpoint device responses. It effortlessly interacts with additional Microsoft security products. Read full review Cons Deploying your first AP is a little confusing - you need to register it with Fortinet, and then deploy it. I am a master now, but this took me call to support to understand how to roll these out. Adding them in to the correct folders on Forticloud took a little bit of figuring out, but again, once I had it it was simple. Read full review Does not allow for remediation from the management console. The ticket system doesn't alert the person assigned to the ticket. You have to submit requests for whitelisting applications. Scanning exclusions are tricky to find. Adding devices, especially Apple devices, is very cumbersome. Read full review Likelihood to Renew This is an excellent product for an SMB - cost isn't outrageous and deploy is simple. I can monitor my network without breaking the bank.
Read full review Support Rating Fortinet support is outstanding! They are second to none. They pay attention to details and the needs of the customer.
Read full review The first time I tried to onboard my macOS endpoints to MDE I struggled for quite a bit. I had to reach out to Microsoft's MDE support team. The tech was very helpful in walking me through the steps during a screen share session
Read full review Alternatives Considered FortiAP does not fall short compared to other vendors. They have all the features other vendors offer at a much more competitive price-point, which makes purchasing FortiAP a lot more attractive.
Read full review in an overall protection sentinelone is providing better protection for us, but as it comes with subscription's limitation, we have to be really careful in managing the licenses, the MS Defender for endpoint is providing us a decent protection which we are not complaining about, why we chose them ? as mentioned, this is coming with our subscription
Read full review Return on Investment Increased overall coverage of wireless for my users - no more calls about dropped wireless (our cell service is very spotty). Easy to roll out - no issues here. Expensive - you are paying for a business, not a home use devices - sticker shock might happen initially. Read full review By providing robust threat protection, Defender for Endpoint can prevent downtime caused by security issues. Employees can work without interruptions, leading to increased productivity. By significantly decreasing the frequency of security incidents like malware infections and data breaches, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint can protect your network. The cost of incident response, cleanup, and potential regulatory fines are reduced as a result of the decrease in events. The implementation and configuration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint may require an initial investment in licensing, training, and deployment, which can temporarily affect ROI. The cost of licensing can be substantial, especially for larger organizations. This cost needs to be factored into the ROI calculation. Read full review ScreenShots Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Screenshots