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Updated 13th October 2025
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IT Security & Risk Management Associate
10B - 30B USD, Consumer GoodsFAVORABLE
“Secure Network Infrastructure Enhanced by FortiGate Switch and FortiLink Connectivity”
The seamless integration with FortiGate via FortiLink is one of its strongest advantages, making centralized management and enforcement straightforward and efficient. It simplifies network admin, especially in environments that already use Fortinet products. The switch provides reliable performance, solid layer 2 functionality and adequate layer 3 features for most small to mid-sized deployments. Security features like 802.1x authentication, VLAN segmentation and port security are well implemented contributing to a more secure network infrastructure.
ASSISTANT MANAGER IT
50M - 250M USD, Services (non-Government)CRITICAL
“Fortinet Needs Improvement in Switching Performance Despite Strong Security Focus”
Fortinet is doing well in security domain but lacking in switching features and performance. Overall, it has lot to do to in this space.
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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.
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Public
Year Founded
2000
Head office location
Sunnyvale, United States
Number of employees
10001+
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Secure Network Infrastructure Enhanced by FortiGate Switch and FortiLink Connectivity
The seamless integration with FortiGate via FortiLink is one of its strongest advantages, making centralized management and enforcement straightforward and efficient. It simplifies network admin, especially in environments that already use Fortinet products. The switch provides reliable performance, solid layer 2 functionality and adequate layer 3 features for most small to mid-sized deployments. Security features like 802.1x authentication, VLAN segmentation and port security are well implemented contributing to a more secure network infrastructure. - IT Manager50M-1B USDMiscellaneousReview Source
Centralized Network Management Simplified Through FortiSwitch and Fortigate Integration
My overall experience has been great. The integration between the switches and our Fortigate firewall provides a seamless management experience with centralized control. The switches deliver reliable performance and scalability, supporting our network growth effectively. - Communications Manager50M-1B USDTravel and HospitalityReview Source
Rapid FortiSwitch deployment improves infrastructure and simplifies control
We implemented FortiSwitch about two years after purchasing the Fortinet firewalls, and the experience has been very positive. Integration with the rest of the infrastructure was very straightforward, and implementation was quick. - SOFTWARE DEVELOPER50M-1B USDManufacturingReview Source
Lightweight operating system and ASIC hardware Stand Out in FortiSwitch Performance
FortiSwitch has a user-friendly GUI and the operating system is very light. With robust hardware it makes good sense to work with these switches. It provides better switching capacity and high level of customization is possible when managed through FortiGate as a switch controller. - Technical Mnaager50M-1B USDServices (non-Government)Review Source
Forti Switch Offers Seamless Fortinet Setup But Faces Challenges In Multi-Vendor Networks
Overall experience with Forti Switch is mix. If we are using the switch in multi vendor environment like with cisco, hp and other vendor it can be tricky to manage but if we are using with Fortinet devices like FortiGate firewall, Forti AP and other Fortinet device it is very ease to setup and manage.
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