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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator mindshare

As of January 2025, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator in the Single Sign-On (SSO) category stands at 10.1%, up from 10.0% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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CategorySingle Sign-On (SSO)Jan 10, 2025Download
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Computer Software Company
19%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
5%
University
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Retailer
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Construction Company
4%
Insurance Company
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Healthcare Company
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Hospitality Company
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Non Profit
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Media Company
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Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
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Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
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Legal Firm
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Transportation Company
1%
Performing Arts
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Logistics Company
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Pharma/Biotech Company
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JM
Network admin at Penobscot Valley Hospital
Verified user of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Aug 8, 2022
A reasonably priced solution that can be scaled toward different functionalities and offers flexible SMS messaging

Pros

"The most valuable feature is the flexibility in using the SMS messages."

Cons

"I would like to see more support from Fortinet with tech support people who have as much expertise on the authenticator as they do on their firewalls."
Rias_Majeed - PeerSpot user
CTO at Exceed NetSec Computer Trd LLC
Verified user of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Jun 17, 2024
Once configured properly, it runs smoothly with minimal potential for misconfiguration and enhances security by providing two-factor authentication

Pros

"Once you configure it properly, it runs fine. "

Cons

"One thing I dislike is that if you have the software authenticator on a mobile device and that device is lost, it's difficult to remove. "
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Selorm Ahiataku - PeerSpot user
System&Network Administrator at Spearhead Networks
Verified user of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Jan 5, 2024
A tool with a good support team and an easy initial setup phase and deployment process

Pros

"The product's initial setup phase was easy. It is also easy to deploy."

Cons

"The customization capability of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is not very flexible."
MOHAN SUKUMAR - PeerSpot user
Head of computer systems at Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology(IIST)
Verified user of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Nov 26, 2024
Implements token-based authentication for wireless network access but has frequent user re-authentication issues

Pros

"It is used for SSO, single sign-on, and as a captive portal. "

Cons

"It does not consider customer requirements."
Yati Gharat - PeerSpot user
Chief Technology Officer at Litmus
Verified user of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Apr 5, 2024
Enables organizations to have a single point of authentication and connectivity

Pros

"The product enables SSO."

Cons

"The integration with third-party tools must be better."
VS
Senior Manager at Allsec Technologies Ltd
Verified user of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Jan 5, 2024
The product helps organizations in compliance and security, but it must provide two-factor authentication for applications

Pros

"We have a perpetual license for 2FA."

Cons

"The product must provide 2FA for applications."
Javed Bashir - PeerSpot user
Senior Manager, Network & Cloud Security Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Verified user of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Dec 24, 2023
Scalable platform with efficient technical support services

Pros

"The product's on-premise version doesn't have recurring costs. "

Cons

"Fortinet FortiAuthenticator's initial setup process could be easier. "
Rio Wijaya Manalu - PeerSpot user
Technical consultant at PT Net Sistem Infotama
Verified user of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Aug 6, 2024
Easy-to-use product with efficient security features

Pros

"It has simplified network management, reduced operational costs, and ensured seamless connectivity across all our sites."

Cons

"The solution's command line interface could be improved to provide better support for low-level debugging and advanced configurations. "