Fortinet FortiSASE
Fortinet FortiSASE
Fortinet FortiSASE integrates secure access service edge capabilities to deliver consistent security and connectivity for distributed users and devices. It combines network security functions with cloud-delivered architecture to support remote work and hybrid environments.
Fortinet FortiSASE integrates secure access service edge capabilities to deliver consistent security and connectivity for distributed users and devices. It combines network security functions with cloud-delivered architecture to support remote work and hybrid environments.
Cost considerations
Cost considerations
Functionality
Functionality
Compatibility
Compatibility
User experience
User experience
Customer support
Customer support
Why these ratings?
Cyberse perspective
Cyberse perspective
Solution details
Key features
Platform solution
Pricing
Free trial available
Market segment
Small business
Enterprise
Midmarket
Cloud ecosystem partners
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Product features
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
DNS filtering
Subcategory
DNS Security
Virtual Private Networks
Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems
Services support
In-house services
Managed services
Target industry
Technology
Public sector
Industrials
Healthcare
Retail
Manufacturing
Financial services
Deployment
Cloud-native
Cloud-hosted
Integrations
Security automation
Identity security
Cloud security
Data security
We use the following criteria to evaluate this product:
We use the following criteria to evaluate this product:
Cost considerations
FortiSASE’s partner-listed rates of about $45–$100 per user per year sit squarely in the mid-range for SASE tools. The subscription bundles threat-intel updates and 24/7 support, yet branch connectors and bandwidth upgrades are extra charges that raise total spend. Buyers also face limited public price disclosure, so full costs are confirmed only after a sales quote.
Cost considerations
FortiSASE’s partner-listed rates of about $45–$100 per user per year sit squarely in the mid-range for SASE tools. The subscription bundles threat-intel updates and 24/7 support, yet branch connectors and bandwidth upgrades are extra charges that raise total spend. Buyers also face limited public price disclosure, so full costs are confirmed only after a sales quote.
Functionality
FortiSASE delivers cloud-based next-gen firewall with IPS, ML-powered sandboxing, TLS 1.3 decryption, zero-trust access and integrated SD-WAN, covering nearly all advanced needs at scale. Public information does not emphasize dedicated IoT visibility, so Functionality falls one element short of the highest tier.
Functionality
FortiSASE delivers cloud-based next-gen firewall with IPS, ML-powered sandboxing, TLS 1.3 decryption, zero-trust access and integrated SD-WAN, covering nearly all advanced needs at scale. Public information does not emphasize dedicated IoT visibility, so Functionality falls one element short of the highest tier.
Compatibility
FortiSASE pairs with FortiGate appliances, virtual images and cloud gateways, so most environments need only minor tuning. Dual-stack IPv6 and common protocols like BGP and OSPF are built in. Open REST APIs and ready connectors for FortiSIEM/FortiSOAR keep SIEM and SOAR tie-ins to light scripting
Compatibility
FortiSASE pairs with FortiGate appliances, virtual images and cloud gateways, so most environments need only minor tuning. Dual-stack IPv6 and common protocols like BGP and OSPF are built in. Open REST APIs and ready connectors for FortiSIEM/FortiSOAR keep SIEM and SOAR tie-ins to light scripting
User experience
Reviews highlight a clean cloud dashboard that centralises policy management and reporting, so day-to-day tasks are straightforward. Some users note the initial configuration feels complex for those new to Fortinet, but once running administration is mostly point-and-click. This blend of solid usability and minor onboarding friction places its user experience above average but short of top-tier.
User experience
Reviews highlight a clean cloud dashboard that centralises policy management and reporting, so day-to-day tasks are straightforward. Some users note the initial configuration feels complex for those new to Fortinet, but once running administration is mostly point-and-click. This blend of solid usability and minor onboarding friction places its user experience above average but short of top-tier.
Customer support
Fortinet provides 24×7 global TAC access and an Elite support tier with a 15-minute SLA for critical cases, which is faster than the sub-hour commitments most peers offer. FortiGuard delivers security signatures on an hourly cadence, keeping defences continuously updated without customer action. More than 200 in-country depots enable advance or next-day hardware replacement, and the Elite portal issues proactive firmware and health alerts, reducing downtime and surprises.
Customer support
Fortinet provides 24×7 global TAC access and an Elite support tier with a 15-minute SLA for critical cases, which is faster than the sub-hour commitments most peers offer. FortiGuard delivers security signatures on an hourly cadence, keeping defences continuously updated without customer action. More than 200 in-country depots enable advance or next-day hardware replacement, and the Elite portal issues proactive firmware and health alerts, reducing downtime and surprises.