Name: FortiWeb Web Application Firewall
Rating: 4.8 (342 reviews)

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Product Information on FortiWeb Web Application Firewall

Updated 13th October 2025

What is FortiWeb Web Application Firewall?

FortiWeb Web Application Firewall is a software designed to protect web applications from vulnerabilities and malicious attacks. It provides features such as threat detection, application-layer security, advanced machine learning for threat analysis, and integration with security information and event management systems. The software enables organizations to address business challenges related to unauthorized access, data breaches, and compliance requirements by monitoring and filtering traffic to web applications. FortiWeb Web Application Firewall assists in preventing exploits, mitigating risks from known and unknown threats, and automating security policies for web-based environments.

Overall experience with FortiWeb Web Application Firewall

IT MANAGER

<50M USD, Manufacturing

FAVORABLE

“Effective Zero-Day Attack Defense but Struggles With False Positives Detected”

5.0

Aug 26, 2025

Perfect WAF as it uses Machine learning for each application and protects from zero-day attacks. Throughput is also very impressive.

IT Coordinator

50M - 250M USD, Real Estate

CRITICAL

“Integration with Existing Infrastructure Noted Alongside Advanced Protection Features”

3.0

Jul 4, 2025

Their solution aligns with our existing infrastructure and long term strategy

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For Market:
Cloud Web Application and API Protection

About Company

Company Description

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

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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FortiWeb Web Application Firewall Likes & Dislikes

Integration and SQL Injection.

advanced protection capabilities, defending our workload environment and threat detection anomalies

When it comes to what we like most - it's the comprehensive threat protection and consistent performance that gives us the confidence to secure our most important customer-facing applications.

False positives and poor vulnerability scanning.

I prefer if they control the price as this feel not economical when compared to other product

With our current usage and long years of positive experience, there's nothing specific to mention about dislike.

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Market Guide for Cloud Web Application and API Protection

<50M USD

Manufacturing

Review Source

Effective Zero-Day Attack Defense but Struggles With False Positives Detected

Assistant Manager

50M-1B USD

Energy and Utilities

Fortiweb - a trusted long-term solution for advanced web threat protection.

Jul 31, 2025

We've used Fortiweb for years to protect our most critical customer-facing applications. It has consistently delivered comprehensive protection and has helped us meet our security standards with confidence.

IT Executive

Product Praised For Ease Of Use Despite Varied User Sentiments

Aug 25, 2025

More security enhancements in network and endpoint users with FortiWeb.

CFO and Chief Accountant

Banking

Fortinet FortiWEB Provides Robust Protection for Web and API Applications

Overall Fortinet FortiWEB Solution is great and we are having wonderful experience with solution for our organization

Deputy General Manager, Human Resources

AI-Driven FortiWeb Enhances Web Application and Bot Security Effectiveness

Experience of using Fortinet FortiWeb Solution is really rewarding and great.

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Product Information on FortiWeb Web Application Firewall

What is FortiWeb Web Application Firewall?

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Overall experience with FortiWeb Web Application Firewall

“Effective Zero-Day Attack Defense but Struggles With False Positives Detected”

“Integration with Existing Infrastructure Noted Alongside Advanced Protection Features”

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1. Imperva Application Security Platform

2. Fastly Next-Gen WAF

3. Cloudflare Application Services

Effective Zero-Day Attack Defense but Struggles With False Positives Detected

Fortiweb - a trusted long-term solution for advanced web threat protection.

Product Praised For Ease Of Use Despite Varied User Sentiments

Fortinet FortiWEB Provides Robust Protection for Web and API Applications

AI-Driven FortiWeb Enhances Web Application and Bot Security Effectiveness

4.8

(342 Ratings)

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