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FortiOS

Overview

What is FortiOS?

Fortinet’s operating system, FortiOS, is the foundation of the Fortinet Security Fabric, an OS designed to consolidate many technologies and use cases into a simplified, single policy and management framework.

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Rating: 10 out of 10
September 13, 2021
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FortiOS is an ecosystem used primarily (in our environment) with FortiGate Firewalls to protect and narrow our threat surface. FortiOS provides a common user interface regardl...
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Shahab Razak
Engineer - Information Technology
Senior Network Architect
Finastra
FortiOS2 years of experience
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Product Details

What is FortiOS?

Fortinet's Security Operating System

FortiOS, now in version 7.0, expands the Fortinet Security Fabric’s ability to deliver consistent security across all networks, endpoints, and clouds with SASE and ZTNA, among others.

FortiOS expands visibility and control, ensures the consistent deployment and enforcement of security policies, and enables centralized management across the entire distributed network. It allows organizations to run their businesses without compromising performance or protection, supports seamless scalability, and simplifies innovation consumption.

The vendor states that delivering a consistent and dynamic security posture enables users and devices to access applications where they are deployed, from anywhere in the world with security that automatically asses & adjust to match the risk.

FortiOS Technical Details

Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

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Users of FortiOS have found it to be an effective solution for protecting their network and IT infrastructure from threats and spam attacks. With FortiOS, users have complete control over all applications and systems, allowing them to effectively manage inbound and outbound traffic. The affordable licensing fees compared to other operating systems make it an attractive choice for businesses of all sizes. The integration with the Fortinet Security Fabric ensures tight integration across an organization's entire deployment, providing advanced security features and helping meet regulatory requirements.

FortiOS addresses various issues such as anti-virus, DNS filtering, firewall, intrusion prevention, and routing. It provides detailed reporting and analytics capabilities, empowering users to monitor network performance, identify potential security risks, and make informed decisions about their infrastructure. The smooth and easy deployment process, along with the accessibility of pricing options, makes it a practical choice for organizations. By utilizing FortiOS, users are able to maintain a good security posture within their organizations by gaining greater visibility and defense against threat actors. In addition to its robustness in day-to-day security tasks, FortiOS ensures stability and reliability in securing internet and LAN access, implementing SDWAN and VPNSSL, and utilizing integrated filtering options. It serves as an all-in-one solution against various threats such as SSL-based attacks, antivirus attacks, and IPS attacks. Users in the defense sector specifically appreciate how FortiOS helps overcome threats to critical information through its intrusion-free browsing capabilities provided by the firewall.

Reliable Performance: Many users have praised FortiOS for its reliable performance. They have mentioned that the software consistently operates without any major glitches or errors, providing a stable and smooth experience.

Effective Security Features: Several reviewers have highlighted the effective security features offered by FortiOS. Users appreciate the comprehensive protection it provides against various threats such as malware, viruses, and unauthorized access. They feel confident in the software's ability to safeguard their systems and data.

User-Friendly Interface: A significant number of customers have expressed satisfaction with FortiOS' user-friendly interface. They find the software intuitive and easy to navigate, allowing them to quickly configure settings and manage their network security. This simplicity contributes to an efficient workflow and reduces the learning curve for new users.

Difficulties in upgrading: Some users have experienced challenges when upgrading FortiOS, leading to frustration. Upgrades are not reliable across all platforms, making the process unreliable and potentially disruptive.

URL filtering limitations: Reviewers have mentioned that the functionality of URL filtering is problematic as it cannot handle encrypted content. This limitation reduces its effectiveness in blocking access to certain websites or content.

Complex configuration and lack of documentation: Configuring FortiOS can be tricky, especially in large networks. Users have expressed frustration with the complexity of configuration processes, including the need for knowledge of Linux. Additionally, some reviewers have highlighted a lack of documentation, which makes it difficult to properly configure FortiOS in existing networks.

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FortiOS keeps getting better and better

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
September 13, 2021
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Shahab Razak
Senior Network Architect
Finastra (Financial Services, 5001-10,000 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
FortiOS
2 years of experience
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Use Cases and Deployment Scope
FortiOS is an ecosystem used primarily (in our environment) with FortiGate Firewalls to protect and narrow our threat surface. FortiOS provides a common user interface regardless of device makeup and unifies features such as automation and orchestration, network, and security policy under a single, common user interface. Through its API, FortiOS provides a common management framework and a common security framework for all your FortiNet solutions and 3rd Party devices.
Pros and Cons
  • Automation
  • Orchestration
  • Common security fabric
  • Easy to use API
Likelihood to Recommend
FortiOS is a great platform for deploying multiple FortiNet products and solutions in your environment that are operated under a single management console such as FortiManager. Automation and Orchestration become a reality with its simple API and FortiOS's ability to work with 3rd party API capabilities. FortiOS makes it simple to operate Fortinet's next-generation firewall features such as intrusion detection, SD-WAN, and Identity then consolidates them under a common management interface.
Most Important Features
  • Next Generation Firewall
  • Intrusion Prevention System - operations and management
  • Identity solution
  • Common Orchestration and Automation interface
Return on Investment
  • Fast learning curve made adoption quick
  • User interface was easy to learn
  • Migration from legacy platforms was smooth, with little downtime or mistakes
  • Features and capabilities were easily mastered because of its intuitive UI
Alternatives Considered
FortiOS was easy to learn and came with our Firewall purchase, therefore it was the logical choice. It became evident early on that the FortiOS and security fabric would make our migration quicker and easier from our current legacy platforms. Utilizing tools such as FortiConverter allowed for virtually error-free migrations.
Other Software Used
Cisco IOS Security, Junos Network Operating System (Junos OS)
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