FortiSIEM
FortiSIEM: A broad IT/OT SIEM with multivendor collection, analytics, case management, and SOAR. Ranked #3 of 28 in SIEM Software by our editors (9.0/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for hybrid IT/OT security operations.
At a glance
- Editor score9.0 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forHybrid IT/OT security operations
- Custom detection rulesYes
- Founded2000 · Sunnyvale, California, USA
- Facts checked19 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Collects and correlates events across multivendor IT and OT environments
- Combines UEBA, machine-learning detection, and customizable rules
- Includes asset discovery, case management, and SOAR playbooks
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales
- Its broad IT/OT scope may exceed needs of narrower SIEM deployments
- Deployment options and capabilities may require evaluation for each environment
Our verdict on FortiSIEM
FortiSIEM is Fortinet’s security information and event management platform for enterprises, managed security service providers, and organizations operating both IT and operational technology environments. It brings together event collection and correlation, threat detection, investigation, and response, with an IT/OT configuration management database for asset discovery. Its breadth makes it a fit for teams that need security operations spanning multivendor environments, rather than buyers looking only for a narrow alerting tool.
Collection covers multivendor IT/OT sources, with integrations including generic APIs, inbound webhooks, Fortinet products, hundreds of third-party IT/OT solutions, FortiSOAR connectors, and Osquery. Detection combines UEBA and machine-learning threat detection with custom and customizable rules, real-time analytics, and risk scoring. Endpoint visibility through agents and Osquery complements the asset discovery capabilities. For teams managing response workflows, incident investigation and case management sit alongside response actions and built-in SOAR automation and playbooks. Compliance reporting is also included, while multitenancy and distributed processing speak to service providers and distributed operations.
FortiSIEM is available as Fortinet-managed SaaS, virtual-machine software, cloud deployments, and hardware appliances, with web, API, and self-hosted platform options. That deployment range suits organizations with varied infrastructure, but buyers should assess which model and integrations fit their operating environment. According to Fortinet’s pricing information, sales contact is required rather than choosing from a published price list, so organizations comparing SIEM costs will need a sales conversation. FortiSIEM is a stronger fit for hybrid IT/OT teams that value broad collection, investigation, and automation in one system; teams seeking a simpler, narrowly scoped SIEM may prefer to evaluate alternatives with a tighter focus.
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FortiSIEM fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Free ingestion limit | Not verified |
| Data retention | Not verified |
| Custom detection rules | Yes |
| Real-time alerting | Yes |
| Deployment | Hybrid |
| Query language | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Generic APIs, Inbound webhooks, Fortinet products, Hundreds of third-party IT/OT solutions, FortiSOAR connectors, Osquery |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | fortinet.com |
| Facts checked | 19 Sep 2026 |
FortiSIEM integrations
FortiSIEM lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Generic APIs
- Inbound webhooks
- Fortinet products
- Hundreds of third-party IT/OT solutions
- FortiSOAR connectors
- Osquery
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