Fortinet User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) software
User threat prevention software
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What is Fortinet User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
Fortinet User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) is a security analytics product that applies behavior baselining and anomaly detection to identify risky or suspicious activity by users and devices. It is used by security operations teams to investigate insider threats, compromised accounts, and lateral movement by correlating identity, endpoint, and network telemetry. The product is typically deployed as part of Fortinet’s broader security operations and analytics stack, with integrations into Fortinet security controls and log sources.
Behavior baselines and anomalies
The product builds baselines of normal activity for users and entities and flags deviations that may indicate account compromise or insider misuse. It supports common UEBA detections such as unusual logins, abnormal access patterns, and atypical data movement. This helps SOC teams prioritize investigations when raw log volumes are high.
Tight Fortinet ecosystem fit
UEBA is designed to work with Fortinet telemetry and security controls, which can simplify data onboarding when an organization already uses Fortinet products. This can reduce integration effort compared with assembling a multi-vendor pipeline for identity, endpoint, and network signals. It also supports workflows where detections inform response actions in adjacent Fortinet tools.
SOC-oriented investigation workflow
The product focuses on security operations use cases such as triage, investigation, and risk scoring of users and entities. It provides context around anomalies to support analyst decision-making, rather than only producing raw alerts. This aligns with organizations that want UEBA as part of an operational detection and response process.
Best value in Fortinet stack
Organizations not standardized on Fortinet may need additional integration work to achieve comparable coverage and response workflows. Some capabilities are most practical when paired with Fortinet’s logging, analytics, and security control products. This can increase total cost and complexity for heterogeneous environments.
Data quality drives outcomes
UEBA accuracy depends heavily on consistent identity resolution and high-quality telemetry from endpoints, network, and authentication sources. Gaps in logging, short retention, or inconsistent user identifiers can reduce detection fidelity and increase false positives. Teams may need ongoing tuning and data normalization to maintain useful baselines.
Not employee monitoring software
The product is designed for security threat detection and investigation rather than workforce productivity monitoring or detailed user activity surveillance. Organizations seeking features like screen capture, keystroke logging, or granular employee productivity analytics typically require a different class of tool. This limits suitability for HR-led monitoring use cases.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| FortiInsight-VM Base (FIN-VM-Base) | Contact Fortinet / Authorized Reseller | Base FortiInsight VM appliance. Unlimited vCPU/vRAM. User licenses must be purchased separately. (SKU: FIN-VM-Base). |
| FortiInsight User License – 25 users (FC1-10-FIN01-260-01-DD) | Contact Fortinet / Authorized Reseller | 25-user subscription; must be purchased with VM or Appliance; includes 24/7 support. |
| FortiInsight User License – 500 users (FC2-10-FIN01-260-01-DD) | Contact Fortinet / Authorized Reseller | 500-user subscription; must be purchased with VM or Appliance; includes 24/7 support. |
| FortiInsight User License – 10,000 users (FC3-10-FIN01-260-01-DD) | Contact Fortinet / Authorized Reseller | 10,000-user subscription; must be purchased with VM or Appliance; includes 24/7 support. |
| FortiInsight-VM built-in evaluation license (built-in) | Included (5-user evaluation license; no expiration) | FortiInsight-VM includes a five-user evaluation license; no activation required and no expiration. |
Notes: Pricing amounts are not published on Fortinet's official product and documentation pages; Fortinet directs customers to contact an Authorized Reseller or Fortinet sales for pricing and purchase. Licensing is stackable and available in user-count subscription SKUs. FortiSIEM also includes a UEBA engine; FortiInsight integrates with FortiSIEM for UEBA functionality.
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Fortinet, Inc.
Sunnyvale, California, USA
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