Fortinet FortiProxy 2000E Security Appliance
Mfg # FPX-2000E
CDW # 5329858
Quick tech specs
- Advanced Protection Against Threats
- Web and Video Filtering
- DNS Filtering
- Data Loss Prevention
- High Performance and Scalability
- Intrusion Prevention
- Includes 2x RJ-45 GE,2x RJ-45 GE Bypass,2x SFP GE,2x SFP+ 10GE Ports
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Protect your network with the Fortinet FortiProxy 2000E Security Appliance. Features like Web and Video Filtering, DNS Filtering, and Data Loss Prevention optimize the utility of this device. It is also equipped to protect against threats. This security appliance comes with multiple ports and an RJ-45 GE Bypass.
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Fortinet FortiProxy 2000E Security Appliance is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
reviewer2540127 from
Protects against web-based threats through its application control and ability to block specific applications
What is our primary use case?
I used Fortinet FortiProxy as a network security engineer to help configure it for a client's environment.
What is most valuable?
I liked the tool's ability to provide detailed access control. For example, we could allow users to watch YouTube videos but not post comments. This level of control wasn't available in FortiGate.
It effectively protects against web-based threats through its application control and ability to block specific applications. I also appreciated its caching capabilities.
What needs improvement?
Integration with existing infrastructure was generally easy, especially if you had tools like LDAP. However, I had to go through a lot of documentation as it was my first time working with a proxy server. We did experience some issues with certain web applications not working properly after implementing Fortinet FortiProxy.
The documentation could be improved. I had to use external YouTube videos to figure out some configurations.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for three months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I haven't encountered any stability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product is scalable, with different configurations available based on the number of users.
How are customer service and support?
We did contact support once for an issue with a web page not working properly. Their response time varied, possibly depending on workload.
What other advice do I have?
For reporting, we used FortiAnalyzer to analyze logs from one centralized location.
Overall, I'd rate Fortinet FortiProxy an eight out of ten based on my short time using it. The user experience is good, similar to FortiGate.
I wouldn't universally recommend the tool to others - it depends on the company's use case. FortiGate already has most of Fortinet FortiProxy's capabilities, so it might only be necessary if you need something focused specifically on web traffic.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
Date published: 2024-09-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kapil Aggarwal from
Easy to learn and used for safety purposes
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to allow any application to access the proxies and policies.
What is most valuable?
We can use Fortinet FortiProxy configuration for your network. We can use both a graphical user interface and a CLI.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiProxy for two years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
A very large number of people are using the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is neither too expensive nor very cheap.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend the solution to other users for safety purposes. It will not take much time for a new user to learn to use Fortinet FortiProxy.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Simon KONAN from
Provides users with an easy initial setup process
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution in my company for our firewall, for searching the web, and to secure our campus LAN.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is that it is the best tool I have used. It is also the best product I have used if I consider the tool's response time and management efforts.
What needs improvement?
The only problem is that my company is right now in a country with French as the language, and I see that the solution's interface is not in French. In my company, we have to translate some words into French to understand what a word means or what certain parts can do in the tool. It is not easy to know what some words are since we are a country using French as a language. It is not easy for us to know what features a component can do. It would be good for our company if we could have the tool interface in French.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiProxy for eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a really stable solution. It does not go down without some shortcut. Everything is there in the tool.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
In my company, around 20 engineers support the system. The company can have maybe 600 employees.
How are customer service and support?
I have never spoken to the solution's technical support because I use it as an end user. When we have some trouble with the tool, we contact our provider.
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup phase is easy.
The solution can be deployed in a week.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I don't know about the tool's price, but it is not too hard to buy the equipment or its components. It is not too much of a hassle. Our job is to manage and deploy the tool.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I don't know why my company chose the tool, but it may be because it is a leading management tool. I know they say it is more efficient to use Fortinet than another component or equipment.
What other advice do I have?
It is good to use since its unified management system is really easy. If you have some knowledge of English, you can easily use it without any problem, beginning from the deployment to the execution. Only basic knowledge can help you to use it.
I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2024-08-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nikesh Kakshapti from
Has granular access control feature that blocks secondary websites
What is our primary use case?
The primary use case of FortiProxy for my client is to serve as a proxy that prevents internet-borne threats from reaching users, ensuring a secure browsing environment. Coupled with seamless authentication through the Fortinet Single Sign-On (FSSO) feature, it provides robust protection without disrupting the user experience. This combination of security and convenience makes it an essential solution for safeguarding the client's network.
How has it helped my organization?
Fortinet FortiProxy has significantly improved my client's organization, particularly with the Fortinet Single Sign-On (FSSO) feature. FSSO has streamlined the authentication process, allowing for a seamless user experience by automatically identifying and authenticating users without manual intervention. This has not only enhanced security but also eradicated the need for maintaining user accounts manually, saving time and reducing the likelihood of errors. The integration and automation provided by FSSO have led to more efficient operations and a better overall user experience.
What is most valuable?
FortiProxy offers several valuable features, with granular access control on web surfing being one of the most notable. This feature allows administrators to define detailed policies that control how users access the web, ensuring that browsing is aligned with organizational security policies.
Granular access control includes the ability to filter content based on categories, block specific websites or URL patterns, enforce time-based browsing restrictions, and apply different policies to different user groups or devices. This level of control not only enhances security by preventing access to malicious or inappropriate content but also optimizes bandwidth usage by restricting non-essential browsing. Additionally, it provides visibility into user activities, enabling detailed reporting and auditing, which is crucial for compliance and monitoring.
What needs improvement?
FortiProxy could improve by addressing bugs in policy testing and blocking, which are particularly challenging in large organizations with numerous policies. Enhancing policy management tools, such as better policy testing, organization features, and more intuitive debugging, would make it easier for administrators to track and configure policies effectively. These improvements would streamline operations and reduce troubleshooting time in complex environments. FortiProxy could benefit from an improvement in the web rating feature by introducing a enhancing local priority. This would allow organizations to prioritize their own internal web ratings over cloud-based or global ratings, ensuring that specific content aligns more closely with the organization's needs and preferences.
Additionally, Improvements in web categorization accuracy and customization would enhance the ability to filter content effectively
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution's stability a six out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
How are customer service and support?
I think Fortinet's support is quite remarkable, but they have their SLAs and methodology of support. It depends on the problems you are facing. I would rate their support as eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
Deployment ease depends on understanding on your requirements. If you know what you need, it can be deployed quite easily.
What was our ROI?
The client found the Fortinet's secure web gateway worth its money.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Price-wise, Fortinet FortiProxy is moderate - not the highest among competitors, but not cheap either.Additionally, the licensing model, currently based on a per-user structure, could be optimized to better suit different organizational needs.
What other advice do I have?
I suggest planning and understanding your network architecture for first-time users first, then choosing the right deployment mode to use Fortinet FortiProxy. It has add-on features like client browser isolation and DLP that can protect an organization from serious threats.
It's easy for beginners with two to three years of networking experience to learn. Integration with the current IT workload depends on whether you're in the Fortinet ecosystem (security fabric). Integration with Active Directory for single sign-on is easy if you understand how AD works.
Overall, I'd rate Fortinet FortiProxy six out of ten. It can still be used as a secure web gateway compared to competitors' innovations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner/Reseller
Date published: 2024-08-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Adnan Kallas from
Superior threat protection with robust IPS and antivirus capabilities
What is our primary use case?
The main use case is to protect internal enterprise users in an enterprise network. Users from different departments such as finance, IT, and sales who want to access the internet, search social media, or visit websites are protected from potential threats when using Fortinet FortiProxy. It allows adding antivirus and provides visibility over users' internet activity, enabling actions to be detected and controlled.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is intrusion prevention (IPS) and antivirus profiles. These features help control user activity, ensuring that they access only permitted websites and protects from downloading viruses.
What needs improvement?
One issue is the limitation in using Fortinet FortiProxy for remote users, as it requires users to be members of the Active Directory. Additionally, the VM version is buggy and shows IP addresses instead of usernames. The on-premises version is more reliable.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using it for about four years for our client in the Saudi region.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The hardware version is stable, but the VM version is not stable and contains bugs that cause issues.
How are customer service and support?
Customer service and support are good, but they are not excellent, especially with major issues where time is critical.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The setup is easy and similar to FortiGate, which many find user-friendly and does not require significant effort to implement.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Fortinet FortiProxy is much cheaper compared to other products like Cisco, Palo Alto, and others. It is reasonably priced and user-friendly.
What other advice do I have?
Before implementing Fortinet FortiProxy, study your enterprise architecture and know your needs. Consider using the hardware appliance instead of the VM to avoid bugs. Evaluate whether FortiProxy or FortiGate meets your needs, particularly if your business is on the cloud.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner/Reseller
Date published: 2024-10-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AhmedNatil from
Helps in traffic inspections but needs AI/ML integration
What is our primary use case?
We use Fortinet FortiProxy for traffic inspections from a terminal side.
What is most valuable?
The tool's most valuable feature is traffic inspections.
What needs improvement?
Fortinet FortiProxy should integrate AI/ML technologies. Its pricing needs to be more flexible.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for three months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate Fortinet FortiProxy's scalability a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support's quality and response time are good.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's initialization takes two weeks. However, customization can take around three months.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The tool's pricing is in the middle.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2024-01-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BollerAnyiine from
Comprehensive security services that require further improvement of web filtering capabilities
What is our primary use case?
It provides web application security, email getaway security, and wireless security. It ensures secure connectivity downstream and upstream while helping to enforce web access policies, protect against web-based threats, and inspect encrypted web traffic.
What is most valuable?
I appreciate that it provides granular application control and DNS filtering to protect against sophisticated DNS-based threats, such as DNS tunneling, server identification, and domain development. It helps to secure the networks at the DNA level and ensure proper identification and filtering of DNS traffic.
What needs improvement?
Its web filtering capabilities could be improved. It utilizes FortiGuard to detect and prevent credential threats, phishing attacks, and botnet attacks, but it still requires certain updates and enhancements in reducing false negatives and filtering features. FortiProxy has an intrusion detection system but lacks an intrusion prevention system, which is typically found in FortiGate. It can detect attacks like SQL injections and algorithm manipulation using signatures, but to prevent such attacks, it needs to cooperate with other tools.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it for the last three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability depends on factors such as storage, networking interface, and memory.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate its scalability features seven out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
They offer excellent technical support through their continuous availability. They provide different levels of support and efficiently address customer cases, with a significant level of reliability and dedication. I would rate it seven out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Fortinet FortiProxy stands out in terms of synchronization and providing a single pane of glass solution. When used in conjunction with FortiGate at the network edge, it offers features like single sign-on, and certificate management which are not typically available in other products and solutions. By integrating multiple Fortinet products, FortiPRoxy ensures holistic security and seamless synchronization. Its FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer features provide enhanced administration and comprehensive reporting capabilities.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is relatively easy, as it primarily depends on identifying the copiers based on the current network usage and available connectivity downstream. Implementing features such as data loss prevention, intrusion prevention, and application control should be straightforward, depending on the network configuration.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It can be considered expensive, with a limited lifespan and support that eventually requires updating to newer solutions. In terms of private and public cloud deployment, it is more affordable. Compared to competitors in the web security market, it offers good value for the quality of the product. I would rate it six out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
It is a suitable solution for deployment in various corporate institutions, banks, and government organizations due to its advanced features and scalability. It can be used in hybrid cloud environments and as a managed service, catering to different user requirements. I would rate it seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Microsoft Azure
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.Partner
Date published: 2023-09-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AbdulHannan from
Enhancing web security with user-friendly features and integration capabilities
What is our primary use case?
Its primary use case is serving as a web security gateway.
What is most valuable?
One of its standout features is its exceptional user-friendliness. It seamlessly integrates with various security products, enhancing threat intelligence and improving indicators of compromise. In terms of security, it collaborates with leading security companies like Trend Micro, Forcepoint, FireEye, and others to bolster threat intelligence.
What needs improvement?
For IT administrators and managers, the reporting features are the main issues that should be addressed in order to improve the performance, security, and effective utilization of the product. As per the experience of my team and customers, this feature should be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using it for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a reliable product, but there have been instances where we encountered certain challenges. For example, during peak usage times, when the licenses are based on token users but the user sessions surge significantly, we faced issues. In such situations, when attempting troubleshooting, including running debug commands, we encountered a specific challenge with the firmware's stability. We discovered some bugs in that firmware version, leading to occasional crashes. Consequently, during peak hours, as we executed troubleshooting and debugging steps, our FortiProxy encountered issues and went into a critical state, requiring a restart from the backend, typically through Hyper V or the Hypervisor. Presently, the firmware is much more stable, and we continue to use it without major issues. I would rate it nine out of ten, as it has proven to be highly stable in its current state.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
While it has been deployed effectively in a virtual environment with an active topology, it faces challenges when user numbers increase significantly. In situations where there is a substantial user base, it might not meet the user's requirements and usability expectations.
How are customer service and support?
The support is available around the clock and it consists of highly knowledgeable and product-savvy individuals who are adept at assisting. They quickly grasp the nature of the issues presented to them and, within a few steps, are often able to identify both the root causes and potential solutions. This level of competence and responsiveness makes for excellent support, and I am thoroughly satisfied with the provided assistance.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup process is quite straightforward. When dealing with virtual machines or hardware appliances, you simply need to deploy the system and configure the necessary interfaces. It starts by configuring the incoming LAN interface and the outgoing interface and then proceeds to set up DNS, explicit proxy, and various proxy features, including vulnerability management. If you're using an extensive proxy setup, you also configure the IP for web proxy and analytic proxy. Following that, you establish policies and handle other network-related settings such as routing and switching. While the initial setup is straightforward, it can become more complex as you integrate additional features and services over time.
What about the implementation team?
It is a virtual machine specifically deployed within a Hyper-V environment. I have had the opportunity to deploy it in the banking sector, actively participating in operational activities, which included troubleshooting numerous cases.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It offers a more cost-effective solution than alternatives like FortiMail, FortiGate, and various Barracuda devices.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Our organization works both as a user and deployer of this product. The primary reason our customers opt for FortiProxy is because it not only fulfills their web security requirements but also offers a rich set of features that many other products do not provide. It encompasses content filtering, threat intelligence, WAN optimization, VPN tunneling (including IPSec and SSL VPN tunneling), and functions as a firewall, including a web application firewall and gateway firewall. It even includes features for configuring Active Directory settings and integrates sandboxing capabilities. When a threat originates from outside sources, the system sends the file to a cloud sandbox for examination. If the file is deemed clean, it proceeds; otherwise, it halts and neutralizes the threat.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate it eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2023-09-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JoseMatos from
Scalable solution with an easy initial setup process
How has it helped my organization?
The solution helped us stop the ransomware attack on the IT infrastructure of one of the companies. Its active alarm feature alerts us from the beginning. Also, we detected a minor issue with our customers' server. We immediately stopped and deleted the virus and created a recovery backup. Or else, it could have turned huge and expensive disaster for another 100 servers. Ultimately, the customer's network continues to work perfectly.
What is most valuable?
The solution has the best proactive alarms feature.
What needs improvement?
The solution's power supply process for some of the proxies needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution's stability is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution's scalability is good.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is straightforward. We never had any difficulties with network administration. We have some deployment wizards to assist us. We follow their instructions, and they fix any issues.
What was our ROI?
The solution generates 100% ROI.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's pricing is neither low nor too high. It is cost-effective. There are some more inexpensive solutions, but they won't work well. Thus, we pay for the value of the features it offers.
What other advice do I have?
The solution has a good user interface. Overall, I rate it a nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Date published: 2023-06-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mohammed Salhi from
Simple to use, performs well, and good support
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiProxy are its simplicity and performance.
What needs improvement?
Fortinet FortiProxy should improve by adding more documentation and guides.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Fortinet FortiProxy for approximately seven months.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Fortinet FortiProxy is scalable. My client has approximately 2,000 users using it.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is good and it is better than Forcepoint.
I rate the support from Fortinet FortiProxy a nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
Fortinet FortiProxy is simple to implement.
What other advice do I have?
This is a new solution in the market. I have not used it very much.
I rate Fortinet FortiProxy a nine out of ten.
Disclaimer: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:Partner
Date published: 2022-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
