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We performed a comparison between Thales Authenticators and Yubico YubiKey based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"I like how the solution allows me to support different types of hardware tokens and integrate with OTP.""We use this solution to log into virtual machines like VMware and VMware Horizon.""The most valuable feature of SafeNet Authentication Manager is authentication.""Scalable and stable."

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"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.""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."

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Cons
"Lacks integration with other platforms.""The solution should allow for support of multi-tenant architecture.""The problem with SafeNet is that it's not integrated with Microsoft 365.""The stability could improve."

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"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.""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."

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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We use this solution to log into virtual machines like VMware and VMware Horizon.
    Top Answer:The problem with SafeNet is that it's not integrated with Microsoft 365. That was the breaking point for us. The security is a little bit redundant because if you have already unlocked your phone… more »
    Top Answer:We use this solution to log into virtual machines like VMware and VMware Horizon. The solution is deployed on a hybrid cloud.
    Top Answer:Hi @Gunter Schatteman, ​ DigiCert PKI Platform and Yubico Yubikey can work together to achieve the highest level of security using certificate-based authentication. DigiCert is a Certificate… more »
    Top Answer: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… more »
    Top Answer: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… more »
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    Also Known As
    Gemalto Ezio, Ezio, Gemalto Authenticators, SafeNet Authentication Manager
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    Overview

    Offering the broadest range of authentication methods and form factors, Thales allows customers to address numerous use cases, assurance levels, and threat vectors with unified, centrally managed policies—managed from one authentication back end delivered in the cloud or on premise.

    The YubiKey works with hundreds of enterprise, developer and consumer applications, out-of-the-box and with no client software. Combined with leading password managers, social login and enterprise single sign on systems the YubiKey enables secure access to millions of online services.
    Sample Customers
    Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)
    Google Inc., Salesforce, Novartis, Facebook, GitHub, CERN, Duke University, Code Enigma, Luther Burbank High School, ZorgSaam, Agfa, Santa Clara County Fire Department, Dyson Ltd, Portugal Telecom, Boral, Canonical Ltd
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Government10%
    Comms Service Provider10%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Government12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise66%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    Thales Authenticators is ranked 17th in Authentication Systems with 4 reviews while Yubico YubiKey is ranked 6th in Authentication Systems with 4 reviews. Thales Authenticators is rated 7.8, while Yubico YubiKey is rated 8.8. The top reviewer of Thales Authenticators writes "Responsive support, effective authentication, but stability could improve". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Yubico YubiKey writes " A tool that is compact, lightweight, stable scalable and durable". Thales Authenticators is most compared with Microsoft Entra ID, Cisco Duo, Atalla Hardware Security Module, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator and RSA Authentication Manager, whereas Yubico YubiKey is most compared with Microsoft Entra ID, RSA SecurID Access, Cisco Duo, Fortinet FortiToken and Fortinet FortiAuthenticator.

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