Why CyberNut?

Fortinet vs CyberNut

The quick facts

Feature
K–12 Focus
Built for enterprise and IT infrastructure, not tailored to classroom needs
Built exclusively for K–12 schools, districts & IT teams
Gamified Learning
No gamification; focuses on network security, not engagement or learning
Leaderboard-driven, Acorns reward system, age-appropriate incentives
Phishing Simulation
Filters and blocks phishing at the firewall level, but doesn’t train users
Instantly deploy adaptive simulations based on staff role, past behavior, & grade level
Real Threat Reporting
Network-level logging only; lacks human behavior insights
Real-time phishing alerts + auto-triage to IT dashboard
Student Training
No student training features; not designed for underage learners or compliance
Elementary, Middle, & high school training with compliance
IT Lift
Requires active IT oversight, patching, and infrastructure management
“Set-and-forget” campaigns with automated syncing and alerts
Budget Fit
Infrastructure-grade pricing and licensing structure not suited to education
Flat, transparent pricing for small to large districts
The Further breakdown

CyberNut vs. Fortinet Details

Explore how CyberNut compares against the alternatives

The Difference

CyberNut vs Fortinet

Built for Firewalls, Not Classrooms

Fortinet excels at network-level protection for enterprises, but it wasn’t designed for the unique needs of K–12 environments.

CyberNut focuses exclusively on schools—with tools that fit the daily realities of students, teachers, and tech directors.

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Tech-Centric Tools vs. People-Centered Training

Fortinet offers threat protection and monitoring, not user learning.

CyberNut brings cybersecurity to life through gamified micro-trainings that engage staff and students with content that sticks.

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Hardware-Led vs. Human-First Defense

Fortinet blocks phishing at the firewall—but doesn’t train staff or students to spot threats themselves.

CyberNut fills the human gap with adaptive simulations that evolve based on behavior, role, and grade level.

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High-Cost Infrastructure vs. Purpose-Built Affordability

Fortinet's pricing reflects its position as an enterprise-grade security infrastructure provider.

CyberNut’s pricing is flat, transparent, and tailored to what schools can actually afford.

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Not Included vs. Fully Compliant & Age-Tailored

Fortinet focuses on network protection—not digital citizenship for students.

CyberNut includes compliant student modules for every grade level, helping students build safe habits early.

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Hardware Overhead vs. Hands-Free Simplicity

Fortinet requires ongoing IT involvement for deployment, updates, and monitoring.

CyberNut automates phishing simulations, training, and reporting—so your team can focus on what matters.

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Firewall Logs vs. Real-Time User Alerts

Fortinet simply logs activity on the network that can be filtered or sorted through.

CyberNut brings visibility to human behavior with instant phishing reports routed directly to your IT dashboard—with no digging or forensic filtering needed.

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