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FortiClient

7.8 /10

What is FortiClient?

FortiClient is an all-in-one comprehensive endpoint security solution that extends the power of Fortinet’s 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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FortiClient Ratings

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85 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

91 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

+86 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?

8% Negative

3% Neutral

89% Positive

Pros

Efficient Service
Respectful
Effective Service
Security Protects

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Centralized Management Portal

Dynamic Malware Detection

Automated Remediation

Host NGFW Functionality

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

System Hardening

Endpoint Detection and Response

Kernel Monitoring

Forensics

Port and Device Control

Cross Platform Integration

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Vendor Support

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Business Value Created

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

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Endpoint Protection - Midmarket

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FortiClient Reviews

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2022

FortiClient is an efficient tool for protection.

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

Pros

Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Unique Features
Effective Service

Hezekiah G.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Other
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2022

Perfect Endpoint Protection Software

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

For Endpoint protection, FortiClient offers powerful features and is very accurate and affordable

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Using FortiClient is easy It receives regular updates It's fast and accurate It's resourceful

What do you dislike most about this product?

No regrets for using FortiClient

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend FortiClient as it's powerful and makes endpoint protection seamless

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Naifa W.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2022

Best Endpoint Protection Software For Businesses

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates FortiClient from other similar products?

When it comes to protecting business endpoints, FortiClient come in handy and it's unique as it's an all in one solution. It's affordable and accurate in detecting and neutralising threats

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

First, FortiClient is very accurate. Detecting and neutralising threats is easy It's an affordable Endpoint protection software It's easy to use Gets updates regularly

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing beats FortiClient when it comes to Endpoint protection

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

FortiClient is a must have Endpoint protection software considering it's capabilities and price point. It's a great deal for businesses

Pros

Helps Innovate
Trustworthy
Effective Service
Inspires Innovation

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FortiClient Ratings

85 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

91 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+86 Net Emotional Footprint

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Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Centralized Management Portal Includes multiple client management, push install capability, comprehensive policies for different groups, and active directory integration and synchronization.

Dynamic Malware Detection Heuristics are applied to files to identify similarities with known malware and block it.

Automated Remediation Automate remediation of alerts due to exceeding defined thresholds e.g. trigger scripts to address low disk space alerts.

Host NGFW Functionality Includes policy-based default-deny/whitelisting and application verification and trust (VPN/virtualization).

Ransomware Recovery and Removal Recover files removed and/or encrypted by ransomware.

System Hardening Automated vulnerability patching and vulnerability assessment.

Endpoint Detection and Response Active threat detection that remediates against known and unknown malware and malicious activities, leveraging machine learning techniques.

Kernel Monitoring Monitoring of processes, memory, and system files at the OS level.

Forensics Includes the ability provide full visibility in an easy-to-understand display of what happened on an endpoint during an attack in (near) real-time.

Port and Device Control Includes USB encryption and endpoint data loss prevention.

Cross Platform Integration Open API and net sec appliance integration with NGFW, SIEM, IPS/IDS, Automated Network Quarantining, DLP, Data Discovery, and Threat Intelligence.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

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Endpoint Protection - Midmarket

FortiClient Reviews

FortiClient is an efficient tool for protection.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Hezekiah G.

Perfect Endpoint Protection Software

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Naifa W.

Best Endpoint Protection Software For Businesses

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Centralized Management Portal

Dynamic Malware Detection

Automated Remediation

Host NGFW Functionality

Ransomware Recovery and Removal

System Hardening

Endpoint Detection and Response

Kernel Monitoring

Forensics

Port and Device Control

Cross Platform Integration

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Vendor Support

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Business Value Created

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training