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."The most valuable feature is the flexibility in using the SMS messages."
"The implementation has significantly improved access management within our organization."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator are easy to configure, secure, and the application has good performance."
"We have not had issues with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator. It is stable."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is RADIUS service and the social network integration feature."
"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is an easy-to-use solution."
"FortiAuthenticator is a very good solution. It is all jury-based. FortiAuthenticator is very easy for anyone to understand how it works and be able to take action."
"FortiAuthenticator is really good software that integrates very well with Fortinet products."
"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 most valuable feature of Yubico YubiKey is security."
"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."
"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator provides only authentication. It should also enable authorization services"
"The product must provide 2FA for applications."
"I would like to see more security features in reference to identity login or identity identification."
"Integration with FortiGate could be more fluid."
"There are some protocols, such as SHA and SHA-2, that are not supported."
"The hardware aspect of the solution could be improved. We are not really able to understand the hardware capabilities of the device."
"Improvements in the product could start from the dashboard, overall customization, and configuration."
"The integration with third-party tools must be better."
"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."
"Currently, an area where the product lacks is in addressing service needs."
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 FortiNAC, Fortinet FortiToken, 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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