We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiClient and Trend Micro Smart Protection based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."This is stable and scalable."
"Fortinet has helped free up around 20 percent of our staff's time to help us out."
"Exceptions are easy to create and the interface is easy to follow with a nice appearance."
"The console is easy to read. I also like the scanning part and the ability to move assets from one to the other."
"The main thing is that I feel safe. Because the processes that have been used to get a handle on the attackers are much better than other competitors"
"Impressive detection capabilities"
"Having all monitoring, response, tracking, and mitigation tools in one dashboard provides our analysts and SOC team with a comprehensive view at a glance."
"It is a scalable solution...The initial setup of Fortinet FortiEDR was straightforward."
"We like its centralized administration, integration with Active Directory, deployment, and stability of the connection."
"It has a very easy-to-use interface. It has ease of management, and all the modules are there. SKUs are also easily identifiable. Whatever is required in the firewall is already there in it. It's very advanced, and analytics reporting is very good. They also have cloud reporting. You get all the services that are available for your device in the cloud. You just have to subscribe. It's very easy. There's a lot of demand for this solution because it's an all-in-one solution. The throughput is very high."
"Fortinet FortiClient offers a vulnerability test feature, allowing us to monitor end-user devices. This includes ensuring necessary updates, such as Windows updates, are not overlooked."
"What I find valuable in FortiClient is its patch management capabilities, allowing remote updates efficiently."
"It’s easy to use."
"What I like most about FortiClient is that it's easy to use. The way it displays information is very straightforward."
"It is a feature-rich product that is easy to use and install without sacrificing security."
"The VPN connection is the feature that I like the most."
"The antivirus signature is valuable."
"The most valuable aspect of the solution is that it also protects our smartphones. It's one of the reasons we use Trend Micro specifically."
"The most valuable features of the solution are ransomware protection, device control, and DLP."
"The scalability works well."
"One of the most valuable features of Trend Micro Smart Protection is the integration with other solutions."
"It is a stable solution."
"The AI is excellent."
"The solution has multiple modules within a single agent deployment."
"The EDR console should have more extensive reporting. You shouldn't need to purchase FortiAnalyzer. It should be included in the EDR part. The security adviser cloud platform could be improved with more options for exclusive or intensive rules for devices."
"The solution should address emerging threats like SQL injection."
"We find the solution to be a bit expensive."
"The only minor concern is occasional interference with desired programs."
"The dashboard isn't easy to access and manage."
"Intelligence aspects need improvement"
"We'd like to see more one-to-one product presentations for the distribution channels."
"There's room for improvement in the quick response time and technical support for integration issues, especially when dealing with multiple vendors."
"Fortinet needs to cover more areas where threats can come from."
"Occasionally, the solution may provide a slow connection. In addition, there may be initialization and authorization issues that one may need to take care of while using the solution."
"The user interface on the central server could be improved."
"While I cannot think of new features to add, it would be nice if the reports were improved, to have these sent automatically."
"There should be more frequent releases or updates."
"The user interface could be more inviting."
"Cloud services are very expensive for us."
"It would be interesting if the solution offered a way to try to investigate and create a use case to trace vectors."
"The threat response could be a bit better."
"There are no data loss prevention features."
"We found an issue on the server-side. Sometimes, it slows down the servers if you install it on the SQL."
"I'm not sure about the cloud migration part, in terms of whether it is seamless or not."
"Sometimes, the tool bases its actions on behaviour, and we lack a policy learning mechanism. If Trend Micro Smart Protection introduced an AI model, its protection capabilities would be enhanced. I used a different browser once, which may have prevented protection. Another time, our own ISP was added to the blacklist, and it took the support team two business days to resolve it."
"The solution's device control options are not too beneficial."
"Some functionalities within the DLP can be improved."
"Documentation-wise, they are a disaster. If you want to know something about Trend Micro, you will not find anything useful from Trend Micro themselves. You have to basically dig some blog, or you need to seek some expert to help you understand what they are offering. I have never seen such a good product with such disastrous documentation. Feature-wise, almost all vendors are providing the same features, but it is all about the integration. For example, Trend Micro is promoting their endpoint protection suite, but they never mention about the integration that they are offering with their EDR solution. They are treating each product as a separate island, and you don't know much about their integration. It would be good if they can focus on integration."
Fortinet FortiClient is ranked 14th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 86 reviews while Trend Micro Smart Protection is ranked 30th in Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP) with 40 reviews. Fortinet FortiClient is rated 8.0, while Trend Micro Smart Protection is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiClient writes "Easy to set up and user-friendly with good support ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Trend Micro Smart Protection writes "Offers strong, all-around cybersecurity but is expensive". Fortinet FortiClient is most compared with OpenVPN Access Server, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business, Microsoft Azure VPN Gateway and Ivanti Connect Secure, whereas Trend Micro Smart Protection is most compared with Trend Vision One Endpoint Security, Check Point Harmony Endpoint, HP Wolf Security and CrowdStrike Falcon. See our Fortinet FortiClient vs. Trend Micro Smart Protection report.
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