What type of reporting does FortiAnalyzer provide?

FortiAnalyzer provides centralized analytics and reporting of security events and performance metrics, making it an essential tool for network security management. This capability allows organizations to consolidate data from multiple Fortinet devices instead of managing separate logs or reports from each individual device. By aggregating data, FortiAnalyzer facilitates a comprehensive view of network security, enabling administrators to identify and respond to threats more effectively.

The centralized reporting feature includes detailed insights into security incidents, user activity, and system performance, which are crucial for maintaining an organization’s security posture. Security teams can utilize the analytics provided to fine-tune their defenses, understand attack patterns, and improve overall operational efficiency.

While real-time traffic analysis has its importance, it typically focuses on immediate data flow rather than providing an aggregated view of historical trends and patterns that centralized analytics offers. Individual device configuration reports are not the primary function of FortiAnalyzer, which is more focused on analytics and event reporting. Manual activity logs for user access are generally less comprehensive than the automated and aggregated insights FortiAnalyzer delivers, which can encompass thousands of logs from multiple users and devices over time.