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Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

byFortinet
in SD-WAN
4.8
2025

Overview

Product Information on Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Fortinet Secure SD-WAN?

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN is a software that integrates networking and security features to optimize application performance and network management across distributed enterprise environments. The software offers centralized control of WAN traffic, application-aware routing, and built-in security through advanced threat protection measures. It supports multiple connection types, simplifies branch deployments, and enables consistent policy enforcement for users and devices. Fortinet Secure SD-WAN addresses challenges related to bandwidth efficiency, network scalability, and secure connectivity for organizations with remote offices and cloud-based resources. The software is designed to facilitate reliable business application delivery while helping businesses reduce complexity and maintain security across their wide area networks.

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Pricing

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN software uses a tiered pricing model based on hardware appliance selection, throughput, and additional security features. Licensing is generally subscription-based, with different terms and support options available. Pricing may vary depending on deployment size and configuration requirements.

Overall experience with Fortinet Secure SD-WAN

CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER
50M - 250M USD, Banking
FAVORABLE

“Fortinet is the best option for SD-WAN solution”

5.0
Sep 24, 2025
State-of-the-art solutions that provide solid, resilient and scalable capabilities for the network architecture in the organization. In addition, unified capabilities like real-time monitoring, network security and central management that makes life easier for the network administrator.
Manager, IT Security and Risk Management
50M - 250M USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Exploring the Advantages and Limitations of Fortinet SD-WAN Monitoring”

3.0
Mar 12, 2025
its good feature in Fortinet firewall without licenses cost inbuilt. Fortinet secure sd-wan I like use both SD-WAN over the internet and IP-sec VPN. Regarding Ip-sec SD-WAN which is best result provide to reach the destination based on SLA target. its easy to manage and control and create firewall rule according to the requirement and use case. overall experiences are good with this product sometimes I faced SLA preference issue some time best path not selected as per SLA target set internet sd-wan and ip-sec sd-wan

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2025
For Market:
SD-WAN

About Company

Company Description

Updated 1st November 2023

Founded more than 20 years ago in Sunnyvale, California, Fortinet continues to be a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Securing people, devices, and data everywhere is our mission. To that end, our portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products is the largest integrated offering available, delivering proven cybersecurity everywhere you need it. More than 680,000 customers trust Fortinet solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry.

Company Details

Updated 1st November 2023
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2000
Head office location
Sunnyvale, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Website
https://www.fortinet.com

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Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Likes & Dislikes

Like

Network Security Capabilities that are enabled by this solution bring enhancements to the security architecture to enforce the security posture policies across the entire organization. In terms of versatility and optimization of WAN links, Fortinet provides SD-WAN solution with scalability and stability in comparison with other vendors.

Like

Easy to manage and configure according to destination required. Session Hanover, I like the most while change SLA target towards destination. SD-WAN monitor is good feature to check health of internet line as well Ip-sec connection.

Like

The product is the best, we already use Fortinet so the configuration parts are very easy and understandable. GUI dashboard is also easy to use. cost effective product for SD-WAN implementation. Fortinet Document is very useful for troubleshooting and initial configuration.

Dislike

Some of the advanced security features require additional cost like for example sanboxing or cloud monitoring.

Dislike

Session handover has sometimes I faced this issue for example, issue faced with Microsoft Teams' traffic we have two internet line services and both internet line config in sd-wan, if one internet line has some issue such packet loss and jitter based on SLA it must we teams traffic route to secondary internet line which is best performance, normal session does not handover such kind of issue

Dislike

Some of the commands we need to insert via CLI because the GUI option is not present. We need to upgrade to a higher version like above 7.4.7 to get some more features ( spoke to spoke load balancing traffic)

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Peer Discussions

Fortinet Secure SD-WAN Reviews and Ratings

4.8

(936 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
79%
4 Star
20%
3 Star
1%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.8

Integration & Deployment

4.8

Service & Support

4.8

Product Capabilities

4.8

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  • CYBERSECURITY ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Fortinet is the best option for SD-WAN solution

    5.0
    Sep 24, 2025
    State-of-the-art solutions that provide solid, resilient and scalable capabilities for the network architecture in the organization. In addition, unified capabilities like real-time monitoring, network security and central management that makes life easier for the network administrator.
  • Network analyst
    50M-1B USD
    Media
    Review Source

    Fortinet Secure SD-WAN : Feature-rich and affordable

    4.0
    Oct 8, 2025
    My/ My organization’s overall experience is good with Fortinet and its features ( SD-WAN we like most). Sometimes we feel bad because of Fortinet support team as they never support for first time config of any new setup. Fortinet documents help us a lot for troubleshooting and new implementation. as compare to other OEM Fortinet is best in cost and features.
  • Chief Information Officer
    50M-1B USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    Centralized Management Simplifies Network Security While Initial Setup Remains Complex

    5.0
    Nov 14, 2025
    Overall, our experience with Forti SD WAN is very positive. The solution is reliable and has helped the club simplify operations, deploying deep security integrations across all sites. Deployment was quite straightforward and performance has been consistent. Overall, it has helped us improve network stability, keeping costs predictable.
  • MANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Industry most matured and stable SD-WAN solution with integrated security benefits.

    5.0
    Nov 8, 2025
    Great SDWAN solution for route replacement and efficient bandwidth utilization with world class security
  • System Administrator
    1B-10B USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    Fortinet Secure SD-WAN - Great tool for centralized WAN Management

    5.0
    Jan 18, 2026
    It provides centralized management that simplifies WAN connectivity across multiple sites. Features called application-aware routing improve performance and user experience. Its integrated security reduces the need for multiple standalone solutions.
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