G2 Vendor Directory

FortiOS vs. CIS Red Hat Enterprise Linux

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricFortiOS

by Fortinet

CIS Red Hat Enterprise Linux

by Center for Internet Security

Overall rating4.34.3
Review count5225
Ease of use8.88.0
Ease of setup8.99.1
Quality of support8.89.2
Meets requirements9.29.2
NPS57.69230856.521739
Small Business19.2%33.3%
Mid-Market69.2%29.2%
Enterprise11.5%37.5%
Total page views34653
Total LLM citations21719

FortiOS

FortiOS is Fortinet's proprietary operating system that serves as the foundation of the Fortinet Security Fabric, delivering integrated security and networking capabilities across various environments, including on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and converging IT/OT/IoT infrastructures. By enabling the convergence of security and networking, FortiOS helps close security gaps and simplifies management, ensuring consistent user experiences and unified security policies.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Security Features
  • Easy Management
  • Security/Safety
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Installation

CIS Red Hat Enterprise Linux

The Center for Internet Security (CIS) provides comprehensive security configuration guidelines for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) through its CIS Benchmarks. These benchmarks are consensus-based, best-practice security configuration guides developed and accepted by government, business, industry, and academia. They offer detailed recommendations to enhance the security posture of RHEL systems, helping organizations safeguard against cyber threats.

Pros

  • Security Features
  • RHEL Compatibility
  • Security/Safety
  • Powerful Features