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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FortiConverter

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AThe FortiConverter firewall configuration migration tool is primarily for third-party firewall configuration migration to FortiOS—for routing, firewall, NAT, and VPN policies and objects.N/A

    HYCU

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AHYCU is a SaaS Data Protection platform that delivers SaaS-based data backup, recovery, and ransomware protection for on-prem, cloud, and SaaS environments serving vendors globally.N/A
    Pricing
    FortiConverterHYCU
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FortiConverterHYCU
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    FortiConverterHYCU
    Data Center Backup
    Comparison of Data Center Backup features of FortiConverter and HYCU
    Feature
    FortiConverter
    -
    Ratings
    HYCU
    8.9
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Universal recovery00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Instant recovery00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Recovery verification00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Business application protection00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Multiple backup destinations00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Incremental backup identification00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Backup to the cloud00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Deduplication and file compression00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Snapshots00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Flexible deployment00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Management dashboard00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Platform support00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Retention options00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Encryption00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Score9.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FortiConverterHYCU
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
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    Usability
    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
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    9.0
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    User Testimonials
    FortiConverterHYCU
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Fortinet
    Unless you are rebuilding rules from scratch, FortiConverter is a must-have when migrating legacy rulesets from competing platforms such as Cisco ASA, CheckPoint, Juniper, etc. to FortiGate Appliances. Without FortiConverter, guaranteed there will be some flows you missed and you will be troubleshooting them during your cutover maintenance window. Utilizing FortiConverter, you will minimize such issues as cutover time because you have the ability to stage the new ruleset in advance. Complex topologies and multi-platform migrations require highly skilled consultation from experts that [have] done this several times before.
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    HYCU
    The SQL database structure and application-consistent snapshots to local storage and recovery are very well done. The interface is nicely made and it is an intuitive design that needs very little training to use. The Restore from the Cloud function is cumbersome and slow, that could be improved by downloading and finding parts needed, instead of the entire backup media.
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    Pros
    Fortinet
    • Audit existing rulesets from CheckPoint, Cisco, Juniper and other platforms
    • Build migration rulesets to FortiGate
    • Stages migration before actual cutover
    • Reduces or eliminates obsolete and shadow rules
    • Simple logic
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    HYCU
    • Tiered backup policies
    • On-Prem backups
    • Cloud storage target backups
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    Cons
    Fortinet
    • Programming or scripting skills are not needed but highly recommended
    • Requires excellent command of REGEX
    • Interface Mapping from complex topologies requires a deep understanding of FortiGate interface capabilities and scripting
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    HYCU
    • I'd like to see lower annual costs.
    • The setup for Azure backups required a lot of assistance from Support.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Fortinet
    FortiConverter is currently the best option to assist in migrating legacy firewalls to FortiGate firewalls. FortiConverter is flexible enough to be the single tool to use when migrating Check Point, Cisco ASA, Juniper and other platforms to FortiGate Firewalls. FortiConverter is not a multi-user software however it is easy for multiple engineers to work on a single or multiple migration projects.
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    HYCU
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    Usability
    Fortinet
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    HYCU
    In a Nutanix AHV environment, it’s probably the best solution out there. It checks the most important boxes for us - immutable backups, on-Prem and off site backup storage targets, Azure DR. Policy based backups make administration a breeze. Pricing is cost effective. For the most part, support is able to take care of our needs, but better guidance around creating an effective and robust DR solution is needed
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    Support Rating
    Fortinet
    No answers on this topic
    HYCU
    I have had several requests, and issues with the rollout and deployment of HYCU in our production environment. The HYCU team of support and developers have met each issue with importance and some kind of resolution or explanation of help. They have been so supportive even in the not so easy ones. That says something for their product and team behind it.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Fortinet
    FortiConverter is the easiest of the firewall migration tools to use compared to Checkpoint SmartMove, Cisco Firewall Migration Tool, FWMIG, etc. It has a more robust user interface and allows you to customize the rule imports as needed. Rulebase analysis, hit count, NAT, and dynamic routing are presented in an easy to understand format with FortiConverter.
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    HYCU
    This fits Nutanix better than anything I have found. HYCU clearly focuses on personalized service. You can email, call or open a web ticketed, depending on your urgency.
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    Return on Investment
    Fortinet
    • Streamlined migrations successful on the first try
    • Simple and fast cutover maintenance window
    • Audit and tune existing rule base
    • Quickly identify shadow rules
    • Quickly identify rules with elevated access
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    HYCU
    • We have saved a few SQL issues and recovered data that could have been corrupted.
    • Applications and files have a place in the cloud in case the need is there for other depts.
    • Restoring across datacenters is possible with HYCU saving us time and money to do so.
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