We haven’t tested it on a hybrid environment. We use FortiAuthenticator along with Active Directory. Active Directory has some issues. FortiAuthenticator as a database must be segregated or isolated. Then, it can sync with Active Directory. Cisco Duo is a competitor. However, if we have a FortiGate environment, FortiAuthenticator is a better choice for accessibility and identity management. I will recommend the product to others. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Senior Manager, Network & Cloud Security Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 20
2023-11-09T08:04:59Z
Nov 9, 2023
I rate Fortinet FortiAuthenticator a nine out of ten. I advise others to have clarity on the visibility and scope of the design and then start with the deployment.
Based on my experience it's been very good. I don't have much knowledge, for instance, about how it compares to Gartner's system and its current position in the market, or whether there are other systems that might have a better position. I've noticed that Fortinet lacks certain features that other solutions have implemented. This leads me to explore and understand other solutions, looking for differences. I've observed that some solutions offer features that Fortinet may excel in, while others may have strengths in different areas. I would rate it an eight out of ten overall.
Everything in the tool, including the tool's GUI, is user-friendly. The solution is easy to maintain, provided we know about the product. It is not a complicated tool, making learning easy for all. Some skills are required for a person to be able to maintain the solution. With FortiGate, anyone can access or handle the tool, especially if they have handled other products. With FortiAuthenticator, opportunities to first understand the product to be able to use it. I rate the overall product a nine out of ten.
Technology Services Director at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
MSP
Top 10
2023-06-21T15:18:00Z
Jun 21, 2023
People who are looking to implement the product should pay attention to scaling and plan deployment thoroughly before starting, as for many things, once the decision is made, some things are difficult to change. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. We've been pretty happy with its capabilities overall. This is a very important product if a company wants to use a VPN. It's great for clients that already use Fortinet products.
I'd advise new users to configure the backup, routine backup, to get the most out of the product. You can have problems if you don't. In general, it's a simple product and we've enjoyed it. I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.
Channel Account Manager-Lead-West at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
2021-12-28T15:41:00Z
Dec 28, 2021
This is not a product that I would recommend to others. There are different industry standards that require different expertise, and this product does not much help. I would rate this solution a three out of ten.
Every environment is obviously different so each user needs to know what they are looking for, and make a decision based on that. This is a cost effective and flexible solution. If a company is looking to use it on their server, it's important to look at the integration channels and your environment, the support. It's important to know that the channels are supported. I would rate this solution a seven out of 10.
Senior Network & Security Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
MSP
2021-01-29T15:19:00Z
Jan 29, 2021
If two-factor authentication is needed also for the end-devices, for example a endpoints or servers, I think FortiAuthenticator is not yet the most mature solution. However, if it is great for network devices, then this product is competitive enough price-wise and easy to use. It just works. On a scale from 1 to 10, I would say Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is an 8.
IT Manager at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
2020-12-07T23:03:53Z
Dec 7, 2020
My advice is that for any solution you want to deploy, you have to ensure that your team is trained so that you can support it. Before FortiAuthenticator goes into play, make sure that your team is trained. Overall, we are pretty satisfied with FortiAuthenticator. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Information Technology Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
2020-09-23T06:10:03Z
Sep 23, 2020
We're just end users. We don't have a special relationship with the company. We're using the latest version of the solution. It might be something around version six. I would recommend FortiAuthenticator to other organizations. It is really a good product. Somebody looking for a good security product should go with FortiGate products. New users should explore all the features and see how they can maximize usage. Overall, I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Manager at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
2020-08-16T08:00:17Z
Aug 16, 2020
On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best, I would rate Authenticator as about a seven-point-five. If it has to be seven or eight, I would choose eight. I have not used many products in that category with our site, but we can do what we want and need to do with that product.
I would rate this solution as seven out of ten. I know there are other solutions that have a more modern graphical interface and provide better user management functionality. We need to tell the customer to get two solutions instead of doing the job with just one. I think I could give eight or nine to another solution, but FortiAuthenticator should be a seven.
As a distributor of Fortinet, I would suggest people give this product a little bit of focus. I mean we can do well on this product if we concentrate on it. People don't know about the two-factor authentication and that it's easy and straightforward. We also include some features for free but I suggest that people using Fortinet just focus on this product. FortiAuthenticator has created a straightforward easy-to-use product. I would rate it a nine out of ten. Not a ten because nothing is perfect.
We use the on-premises deployment model. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. We have to compromise between price and functionality. If we had the money, we'd probably go with Palo Alto. However, it's much more expensive.
I started working on FortiAuthenticator from last year. I have had a chance to deploy many, many projects on FortiAuthenticator. I deploy 10 next-gen projects on FortiAuthenticator. I deploy many defensive scenarios. Also, I have good experience with large products. You should make sure to implement the requirements via experts like me, so you can implement the product carefully. In that way, you can use it clearly in a simplified manner. For FortiAuthentication, it's a good price in comparison to any other competitor. Other products are so expensive, and the features are the same. There might be a bit of difference between the two products, but if you want just double authentication and some other features, I think I recommend the FortiAuthenticator, and it is low cost and has other defenses. In my opinion, I recommend the solution. You can also use it for other things like h02.exe for authentication of users. Also for ESO. There are five things you can use it for, so I recommend the product. The low cost is very important for any customer. I would rate this solution eight out of 10.
Director - Global Solutions & Customer Service at Brits & Byte IT Consulting
Real User
2019-06-04T07:43:00Z
Jun 4, 2019
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. I would rate FortiAuthenticator with an eight to nine.
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is the primary secure point of approved access into the Fortinet network, authorizing users, reviewing access permissions, and relaying the information to all Fortigate devices for comparison with identity-based protocols. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is a top-ranked authorization and SSO solution. Appropriate secure access is fundamental to every role in an enterprise ecosystem. It is an integral function of every organization to ensure that every access and...
We haven’t tested it on a hybrid environment. We use FortiAuthenticator along with Active Directory. Active Directory has some issues. FortiAuthenticator as a database must be segregated or isolated. Then, it can sync with Active Directory. Cisco Duo is a competitor. However, if we have a FortiGate environment, FortiAuthenticator is a better choice for accessibility and identity management. I will recommend the product to others. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
I rate Fortinet FortiAuthenticator a nine out of ten.
I rate Fortinet FortiAuthenticator a nine out of ten. I advise others to have clarity on the visibility and scope of the design and then start with the deployment.
I recommend Fortinet FortiAuthenticator and rate it an eight out of ten.
Based on my experience it's been very good. I don't have much knowledge, for instance, about how it compares to Gartner's system and its current position in the market, or whether there are other systems that might have a better position. I've noticed that Fortinet lacks certain features that other solutions have implemented. This leads me to explore and understand other solutions, looking for differences. I've observed that some solutions offer features that Fortinet may excel in, while others may have strengths in different areas. I would rate it an eight out of ten overall.
Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.
The advice is simply to use it. Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Everything in the tool, including the tool's GUI, is user-friendly. The solution is easy to maintain, provided we know about the product. It is not a complicated tool, making learning easy for all. Some skills are required for a person to be able to maintain the solution. With FortiGate, anyone can access or handle the tool, especially if they have handled other products. With FortiAuthenticator, opportunities to first understand the product to be able to use it. I rate the overall product a nine out of ten.
People who are looking to implement the product should pay attention to scaling and plan deployment thoroughly before starting, as for many things, once the decision is made, some things are difficult to change. I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.
We have one person for 100 users of the solution. I rate Fortinet FortiAuthenticator a nine out of ten.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. We've been pretty happy with its capabilities overall. This is a very important product if a company wants to use a VPN. It's great for clients that already use Fortinet products.
I would rate Fortinet FortiAuthenticator an eight out of ten.
I'd advise new users to configure the backup, routine backup, to get the most out of the product. You can have problems if you don't. In general, it's a simple product and we've enjoyed it. I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.
I think this is a good solution although there are some things that need to be improved so I rate this product eight out of 10.
I rate FortiAuthenticator 10 out of 10.
I would rate this solution 8 out of 10. I would absolutely recommend this solution to others.
I would rate this solution a six out of ten.
This is not a product that I would recommend to others. There are different industry standards that require different expertise, and this product does not much help. I would rate this solution a three out of ten.
I would rate this solution an 8 out of 10. I would recommend Fortinet FortiAuthenticator for those who want to start using it.
This is a must-have technology in Fortinet deployments with distributed environments.
Every environment is obviously different so each user needs to know what they are looking for, and make a decision based on that. This is a cost effective and flexible solution. If a company is looking to use it on their server, it's important to look at the integration channels and your environment, the support. It's important to know that the channels are supported. I would rate this solution a seven out of 10.
If two-factor authentication is needed also for the end-devices, for example a endpoints or servers, I think FortiAuthenticator is not yet the most mature solution. However, if it is great for network devices, then this product is competitive enough price-wise and easy to use. It just works. On a scale from 1 to 10, I would say Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is an 8.
My advice is that for any solution you want to deploy, you have to ensure that your team is trained so that you can support it. Before FortiAuthenticator goes into play, make sure that your team is trained. Overall, we are pretty satisfied with FortiAuthenticator. I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
We're just end users. We don't have a special relationship with the company. We're using the latest version of the solution. It might be something around version six. I would recommend FortiAuthenticator to other organizations. It is really a good product. Somebody looking for a good security product should go with FortiGate products. New users should explore all the features and see how they can maximize usage. Overall, I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best, I would rate Authenticator as about a seven-point-five. If it has to be seven or eight, I would choose eight. I have not used many products in that category with our site, but we can do what we want and need to do with that product.
I would rate this solution as seven out of ten. I know there are other solutions that have a more modern graphical interface and provide better user management functionality. We need to tell the customer to get two solutions instead of doing the job with just one. I think I could give eight or nine to another solution, but FortiAuthenticator should be a seven.
As a distributor of Fortinet, I would suggest people give this product a little bit of focus. I mean we can do well on this product if we concentrate on it. People don't know about the two-factor authentication and that it's easy and straightforward. We also include some features for free but I suggest that people using Fortinet just focus on this product. FortiAuthenticator has created a straightforward easy-to-use product. I would rate it a nine out of ten. Not a ten because nothing is perfect.
We use the on-premises deployment model. We're both customers and partners with Fortinet. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
We use the on-premises deployment model. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. We have to compromise between price and functionality. If we had the money, we'd probably go with Palo Alto. However, it's much more expensive.
I will recommend this solution to others who are considering to use it. I give it a ten out of ten rating.
I started working on FortiAuthenticator from last year. I have had a chance to deploy many, many projects on FortiAuthenticator. I deploy 10 next-gen projects on FortiAuthenticator. I deploy many defensive scenarios. Also, I have good experience with large products. You should make sure to implement the requirements via experts like me, so you can implement the product carefully. In that way, you can use it clearly in a simplified manner. For FortiAuthentication, it's a good price in comparison to any other competitor. Other products are so expensive, and the features are the same. There might be a bit of difference between the two products, but if you want just double authentication and some other features, I think I recommend the FortiAuthenticator, and it is low cost and has other defenses. In my opinion, I recommend the solution. You can also use it for other things like h02.exe for authentication of users. Also for ESO. There are five things you can use it for, so I recommend the product. The low cost is very important for any customer. I would rate this solution eight out of 10.
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. I would rate FortiAuthenticator with an eight to nine.