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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiToken and Symantec VIP Access Manager 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.
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Pros
"The integrated Fortinet security with the app that allows you to easily do the two-factor authentication is most valuable.""Fortinet FortiToken provides security and authenticates that the right external people are working with a company's system.""Fortinet FortiToken is used for double factor authentication.""Its ease of installation is most valuable. It took me five minutes, and it was up and running. It didn't take me that long. The installation on the cell phones is pretty simple.""The tool's support is the best.""We like the mobile FortiToken.""The initial setup is easy. You receive a QR code via email, scan it, and add it. No complicated procedures involved.""I would rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. The solution is a smart product that anyone can easily access and manage. The solution is a good product for multi-factor authentication and to secure remote authentication in the corporate environment."

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"It offers more platform support, like Apple, Android, and Microsoft.""The product is useful for providing user access from an in-built office server as we follow the work-from-home model.""The tool has been very stable, in my experience. Also, I haven't faced any issues or problems with integration or connectivity.""Cloud-based service and management.""It is easy to use.""In this version 9.1, lots of changes are done for the dashboard, User Store etc.""The VPN we are using is good and working quite well.""The two-factor authentication is most definitely valuable and moves us closer to being able to check off those important boxes for compliance."

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Cons
"Its reporting should be better. The reporting feature is missing. I don't have any reporting of who has done what, what has failed, and what didn't work.""The problem is that our customers create budgets annually based on the figures at the beginning of the fiscal year. Our customers get annoyed when the price is adjusted in the middle of the year. I understand that it's a difficult time, and price increases make sense for hardware devices. However, FortiToken is a software product, so it shouldn't be affected by factors like chip shortages or supply chain issues. Software solutions should have more transparent and predictable pricing.""Fortinet support has some room for improvement. It has taken a long time to resolve some issues or find a workaround.""The solution could introduce a mobile application instead of a physical product.""Support is a pain point in Bangladesh because there aren't many experienced Fortinet engineers in this country. It's easier to find one certified in Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper.""The app could be improved so that you don't have to actually type in the code. It would be great if you can just do a prompt or push similar to the way Duo does.""Maybe the price could be improved, and the integration could be better. But the integration is different from the authenticator side.""The solution works well. We have nothing to complain about."

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"The User Store synchronization part needs to improve. Also, the logs, reports, and dashboard can be improved.""It gets out of sync with Active Directory or whatever it might be, whatever the authentication piece is on Active Directory, and they just reset it on the backend. I never have to contact the vendor.""If they had dashboards or a report for managers or executives, then it would allow them to see the status and have it make sense to them.""It is challenging to use when installing a new version.""Maybe Symantec could consider providing a step-by-step guide for first-time users.""I would like to see the solution meet the integration needs at our company...Improving the solution's integration feature would be beneficial.""Every time that I have a new phone or computer, it takes a little longer to deploy it.""The gateway server is a RADIUS server, but it lacks the functionality of returning RADIUS attributes other than those that are required for the gateway to authenticate the users."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It is included as part of our firewall license."
  • "Overall, it's cheaper than other solutions. Of course, we evaluated it five years back, and I haven't checked to see its current market position, but one reason we adopted FortiToken is its lower cost of ownership relative to other solutions we evaluated."
  • "I would rate the pricing as an eight out of ten. We purchased the solution at a reasonable price in 2019."
  • "On a scale of one to ten, where one is the cheapest, and ten is the highest, I rate the pricing an eight."
  • "The solution’s price is good."
  • "Fortinet FortiToken is not an expensive solution."
  • "The pricing is not very high, so I'd rate it around six out of ten, where one is high and ten is low."
  • "From an Indian perspective, it's definitely costlier."
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  • "Licensing and pricing seems very fair."
  • "There is a one-time setup fee plus the licenses are provided as per the number of users. For SMS and voice calls, the costs are separate."
  • "There are additional costs for maintenance."
  • "I can say that the solution is worth the money."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The token-based authentication is good and modern aspect.
    Top Answer:The management configuration seems a bit complex and could benefit from user guides or better support resources. It could be improved in terms of user-friendliness. Not like the other FortiGate… more »
    Top Answer:We're aiming to provide every user with mobile token-based two-factor authentication (2FA) to enhance security. It's for internal security.
    Top Answer:The product is useful for providing user access from an in-built office server as we follow the work-from-home model.
    Top Answer:The pricing would most likely charge per user based on how many accounts have access to the IT managers.
    Top Answer:The product's connection speed needs improvement. Sometimes, I need help connecting my mobile to the main office's system due to a version upgrade. It is challenging to use when installing a new… more »
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    Overview

    As we've seen, passwords alone don't keep unwanted guests out of your network. Password-only authentication has led to security breaches, malware infections, and policy violations. With two-factor authentication, a password is used along with a security token and authentication server to provide far better security.  Authorized employees can remotely access company resources safely using a variety of devices, ranging from lpatops to mobile phones.

    Symantec VIP Access Manager is the next generation control platform that integrates Single Sign-On (SSO) with strong authentication, access control, and user management. It offers users and administrators control, convenience, and compliance for public and private cloud- based applications. Symantec VIP Access Manager solves cloud security problems using identity and/or context-based access control across multiple cloud applications. In the cloud, where a traditional enterprise perimeter doesn't exist, this solution fills the gap. Through Symantec VIP Access Manager, administrators can define policies that utilize the built-in user directory or existing identity management infrastructure to enforce security and compliance for applications without getting in the way of productivity. Symantec VIP Access Manager can also protect and consolidate access management for on-premise web applications. It also simplifies compliance auditing for cloud applications by consolidating logs across all applications it protects.

    Sample Customers
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
    Maine Medical Center, Aria S.p.A
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Engineering Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    REVIEWERS
    Real Estate/Law Firm11%
    Energy/Utilities Company11%
    Security Firm11%
    Legal Firm11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Healthcare Company12%
    Government8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business58%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise21%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise48%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise69%
    Buyer's Guide
    Fortinet FortiToken vs. Symantec VIP Access Manager
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Fortinet FortiToken vs. Symantec VIP Access Manager and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Fortinet FortiToken is ranked 4th in Authentication Systems with 19 reviews while Symantec VIP Access Manager is ranked 15th in Authentication Systems with 15 reviews. Fortinet FortiToken is rated 8.2, while Symantec VIP Access Manager is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiToken writes "A stable and scalable solution that provides an affordable and perpetual license". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec VIP Access Manager writes "With its mobile application, this tool offers a convenient and user-friendly experience to its users". Fortinet FortiToken is most compared with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, Microsoft Entra ID, Cisco Duo, Yubico YubiKey and RSA SecurID Access, whereas Symantec VIP Access Manager is most compared with Microsoft Entra ID, Check Point Remote Access VPN, Yubico YubiKey, RSA SecurID Access and Okta Workforce Identity. See our Fortinet FortiToken vs. Symantec VIP Access Manager report.

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