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."Features the addition and removal of access as needed for the VPN."
"I work a lot with Fortinet products and I call the support often. They are very quick to respond and the support is very good."
"We have a perpetual license for 2FA."
"FortiAuthenticator is easy to use."
"The two-step authentication provides a higher level of security."
"The solution's most valuable aspect is that it easy to install. The user experience is very good."
"I appreciate its ability to provide multi-factor authentication, but it's primarily focused on this function."
"The most valuable feature is the OTP on the mobile phone."
"YubiKey is a hardware security device with advanced security features."
"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."
"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."
"There are multiple areas that are in need of improvement. It is not a mature product."
"The user interface and clustering are areas with shortcomings that need improvement."
"The speed of deployment on the cloud could be improved. It took a few days when it should have been just two days"
"Other features that would improve the product are a single sign-on where people can use their Gmail ID to log-in, etc."
"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."
"A better integration with other vendors."
"I would like to see more ways to authenticate, such as adding facial recognition to the two-factor, where you log into your phone or another device."
"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."
"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."
"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 6th 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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