So? Your point? FortiClient being tested without the FortiEMS, FortiSandbox and FortiGate appliance is pointless. I assume everyone already knew that?
Forti was tested exactly how every other product was tested - With it's signatures, cloud and a tweaked config. I've seen you recommend Forti AV alone, but above you're now saying it's useless. What if every other products tested was tested with the full power of everything each security company had to offer? Forti was tested fairly, well more than fairly it's config file was tweaked to max. Don't get me wrong I really like Forti, but I've seen you mention it being powerful once the config file was tweaked, So, I was simply pointing out that as a stand alone product it's just OK. Amazing web filter but the rest in its current state is mediocre at best. You've mention adding sandbox signatures, setting Heuristics to max, Adding all the old sigs etc will make Forti solid, but all the above mentioned settings were enabled and it performed terribly in the hub. And, now you're saying above that it's pointless testing Forti without FortiSandbox and FortiGate appliance. So which one is it?
You'd be surprised what hits your network that you are blissfully unaware of.. Your $50 router
I don't use a $50 router. My home network is locked down tight and I spent a lot of money on the hardware that plays a part in locking my home network down. I just don't mention on public forums exactly how my home network is setup and what equipment I use. I have my own reasons for that and I'm not knocking anyone who does post their network setup. But, let's just say my network home network is setup in a similar way to yours with a few extra's which I'm sure you have and use yourself but don't post publicly.
But experts are all probably lying I guess.
I've worked for some of the biggest names in the security industry over the years and I'm still working in network security. Yes, as a "Professional" I've been in this and other similar positions for over 35 years. I never discuss my exact job title, or who I work for because I like to keep a certain amount of privacy online. I don't even post my security config and the config on my profile page is just for an old laptop I use.
I completely understand where you're coming from - If regular, everyday, non-Tech-Savvy people knew just how many times a day their home network is attacked, or even breached I doubt they'd switch their routers on until they'd paid a professional to secure their home network.
My point about educating the users in your household wasn't an attack it was simple me pointing out that, as you are fully aware if we educate our family members who we share a household with on safe browsing and general safe use of anything facing the internet, then that can only benefit everyone and everything including your network security. There is a lot I agree with you on and, like I said - Me pointing out the weakness of Forti when tested in the hub was simply stating the facts that it was tested, the config wa set to how you recommend it and it didn't perform well at all. And, although WD is a massive target, once setup correctly along with all the other built in security tweaks in Windows 10 it offers a very solid security layer.
I also agree that people being people will click on dodhy links and other crap, but a little bit of education on safe use goes a long way. With that said, However, I do fully appreciate how hard it is to get people to follow your advice on safe computer use and safe browsing. It goes in one ear and out the other, especially when they think 'Oh, dad will fix that don't worry about it' Most people just want to use the web and are not like us on the forums who spend a great deal of time securing our home networks and devices.
Anyway....Happy Friday to all on MT
