We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiAuthenticator and Yubico YubiKey based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Authentication Systems solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is an easy-to-use solution."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is RADIUS service and the social network integration feature."
"The initial setup of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is easy."
"The solution is easy to learn and makes it easy for our users to add FortiToken. It's very easy to integrate if you have other Fortinet devices."
"The logs have great detail that make it easier to evaluate and control the security environment."
"The feature I value the most is the one-time passwords because it helps to authenticate users so you know the timing of their usage."
"Intuitive interface and easy to deploy."
"The most valuable feature is the OTP on the mobile phone."
"It's small and lightweight. Like a phone, it doesn't run out of battery. It also doesn't have to be unlocked. It doesn't break. Moreover, they're very durable and it's very convenient."
"YubiKey is a hardware security device with advanced security features."
"The solution is simple to use and we have installed it in our clients' endpoints. The tool is just plug-and-play for the end user. The end user can just put in the key to the security computer and log in without any hassle. The solution is efficient, user-friendly, and easy to use."
"The most valuable feature of Yubico YubiKey is security."
"If you want some other FortiAuthenticator from one site to another site, you should have requirements, but really if you have authentication and directory or another solution, you should change the password of the authenticator between the solution and the directory and other things. So transfer of data and other information should be simpler."
"The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive."
"I don't have any issues with this solution, but it may need a better, more user-friendly interface or better design of the platform."
"The GUI is on the older side but I'm sure that it will be upgraded soon. It works, but it looks a little dated."
"They could expand FortiAuthenticator's capabilities to accommodate a broader range of environments."
"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator's initial setup process could be easier."
"There is a room for improvement. The log is a bit difficult to access, and searching the log codes is also a bit difficult. So it would be much better if, when we open a log, it could provide detailed information about errors, reasons for failure, and such."
"Improvements in the product could start from the dashboard, overall customization, and configuration."
"Currently, an area where the product lacks is in addressing service needs."
"It would be better if the product can come up with a serial number for the keys. It would be nice if they had a numbering system as a configuration identity that would help the IT and technical teams to identify the keys because they look all the same. It would be more like putting a tag on them."
"It's a hardware device, so it isn't cost-effective to use for all your accounts. You might have a hard time getting budget approval. It's better to take a strategic approach and use it only for critical accounts. You can use other forms of authentication for the rest."
"Yubico YubiKey is inconvient. No one likes the idea of having to put a USB device into the system, having to remember to take it out, and having passwords. It may be very good for security but it is not great for people to use."
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is ranked 3rd in Authentication Systems with 52 reviews while Yubico YubiKey is ranked 7th in Authentication Systems with 4 reviews. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is rated 8.0, while Yubico YubiKey is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator writes "A reasonably priced solution that can be scaled toward different functionalities and offers flexible SMS messaging". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Yubico YubiKey writes " A tool that is compact, lightweight, stable scalable and durable". Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Fortinet FortiToken, Fortinet FortiNAC, Cisco Duo and Okta Workforce Identity, whereas Yubico YubiKey is most compared with RSA SecurID, Microsoft Entra ID, Cisco Duo, Fortinet FortiToken and Symantec VIP Access Manager. See our Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs. Yubico YubiKey report.
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