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FortiSASE

byFortinet
in
4.8
2025
Market Presence: Security Service Edge, Hybrid Mesh Firewall

Overview

Product Information on FortiSASE

Updated 13th October 2025

What is FortiSASE?

FortiSASE is a software that delivers secure access service edge solutions by integrating network security and internet access controls within a single cloud-based platform. The software combines capabilities such as firewall-as-a-service, secure web gateway, zero trust network access, and cloud access security broker functions to monitor and protect user activity across distributed environments. FortiSASE is designed to address challenges associated with securing remote workforces and branch offices by providing consistent security enforcement, threat protection, and data loss prevention for users regardless of location. The software enables organizations to simplify network architecture, improve visibility, and maintain compliance with security policies while supporting secure connections to applications and resources hosted on cloud and private datacenters.

FortiSASE Pricing

FortiSASE software utilizes a subscription-based pricing model, typically structured around user or bandwidth requirements. The software offers tiered service levels with features such as secure web gateway, zero trust network access and centralized management. Pricing is determined by the selection of service package, number of users, and contract duration.

Overall experience with FortiSASE

Senior Officer
50M - 250M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Efficient SASE Solution With Reliable Operation Offset by Technical Support Limitations”

5.0
Mar 13, 2026
The overall experience is very good with FortiSAFE is generally described as highly satisfactory. offring ac well-0developed and integrated solution for secure access servicesedge SASE.The All key aspects of the experience include these points.1.Seamless Operation 2.Performance and reliablilty 3.Secure access. FortiSASE is seen as a solution that simplifies network management, enhances security against modern threats and delivers a superior user experience for hybrid work environments.
IT SYSTEM NETWORK ADMINISTRADOR
500M - 1B USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“FortiSASE Review”

3.0
Feb 19, 2026
The FortiSASE has really good potencial for being an very good network tool. The main problem we have is that the support for our problems is next to none. They update regulary which is good but every update breaks something that was already working and we need to open lots of tickets for it.

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2025
For Market:
Security Service Edge

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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FortiSASE Likes & Dislikes

Like

The features and strengths that users value most revolve around its ability to provide consistent security for a hybrid workforce ehile simplifying management. What I like most about the product or service is the unified agent and single management console, universal zero trust network access,seamless SD-WAN integratiion,Global point presence coverage.

Like

Easy of use, managing the policies and machines and creating security profiles

Like

It provides cloud-based protection against malware, phishing and other threats. It also provides scalability and flexibility to support growing business needs. This provides greater visibility and reporting for traffic and user activity.

Dislike

Unlike most, FortiSASE challenges users with an underdeveloped technical support, setup and learning curve.Software stability and updates, gaps and limited flexiblity,High cost and licensing hurdles.

Dislike

We had a few problems and the worst thing was definitely their support.

Dislike

Initial setup and configuration can be tough for first time users. Some advanced features require additional licensing. Steeper learning curve for administrator unfamiliar with Fortinet ecosystem.

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FortiSASE Reviews and Ratings

4.8

(92 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
79%
4 Star
18%
3 Star
2%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.7

Integration & Deployment

4.7

Service & Support

4.5

Product Capabilities

4.7

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  • Senior Officer
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Efficient SASE Solution With Reliable Operation Offset by Technical Support Limitations

    5.0
    Mar 13, 2026
    The overall experience is very good with FortiSAFE is generally described as highly satisfactory. offring ac well-0developed and integrated solution for secure access servicesedge SASE.The All key aspects of the experience include these points.1.Seamless Operation 2.Performance and reliablilty 3.Secure access. FortiSASE is seen as a solution that simplifies network management, enhances security against modern threats and delivers a superior user experience for hybrid work environments.
  • System Administrator
    1B-10B USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    FortiSASE- strong cloud security solution with good visibility.

    4.0
    Feb 12, 2026
    It provides comprehensive cloud-based security for remote users and branch offices. Improves network performance with integrated SD-WAN features. It offers good visibility and monitoring of traffic and user activity.
  • Network Manager
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    FortiSASE Simplifies Cybersecurity for Remote Teams

    5.0
    Feb 26, 2026
    We use FortiSASE from fortinet as our main security tool for remote users to connect to our private network also to control the connection to the internet. it is a great security platform and it adds another security layer to our cybersecurity road map.
  • IT SYSTEM NETWORK ADMINISTRADOR
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    FortiSASE Review

    3.0
    Feb 19, 2026
    The FortiSASE has really good potencial for being an very good network tool. The main problem we have is that the support for our problems is next to none. They update regulary which is good but every update breaks something that was already working and we need to open lots of tickets for it.
  • IT Security & Risk Management Associate
    1B-10B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Single Agent Approach Simplifies Security but Reporting Flexibility Remains Limited

    4.0
    Aug 29, 2025
    We have been using FortiSASE for about 10 months to secure our hybrid environment. It helped a lot in adopting Zero Trust Network Access to applications while consolidating different security capabilities into a single agent.
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