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BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs Fortinet FortiAuthenticator comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.8
Organizations maximize BeyondTrust for compliance, integrating it within zero-trust frameworks to meet standards and enhance security.
Sentiment score
6.3
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator enhances security and compliance, offering quick ROI through two-factor authentication, reducing breaches and compliance costs.
It enhances security by ensuring only the right person can access systems, even if their login credentials are compromised.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.1
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management offers skilled support with some delays, particularly outside U.S. hours, yet generally efficient service.
Sentiment score
7.3
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator's support is responsive and knowledgeable, but complex issues may face initial delays.
Support is critical, especially when challenges arise related to PAM.
Customer service and support are excellent.
At times, some technical staff lack knowledge, which delays issue resolution.
When we send a ticket to Fortinet, they go into research mode as if they are hearing the problem for the first time.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is scalable, reliable, and adaptable for diverse organizational needs, supporting large infrastructures seamlessly.
Sentiment score
7.8
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator excels in scalability for medium to large enterprises, with adaptable licenses and both virtual and physical options.
The initial understanding of the environment is crucial, followed by a simple deployment process.
The scalability of FortiAuthenticator is good, and I would rate it an eight on a scale of one to ten.
I find Fortinet FortiAuthenticator to be highly scalable, and I would rate it an eight out of ten for scalability.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.5
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is stable, reliable, with minimal issues, praised for driver compatibility and cloud deployment stability.
Sentiment score
7.7
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is praised for stability, but larger user bases may face reliability issues, affecting performance and authentication.
It remains stable even when the number of concurrent users increases.
 

Room For Improvement

BeyondTrust requires UI and reporting enhancements, better integration, more updates, improved navigation, lower cost, and increased support responsiveness.
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator needs interface updates, better documentation, improved integration, scalability, automation, and support with attention to pricing.
The ability to view recorded live sessions of specific users is a crucial benefit.
For example, authentication for wireless users expires after 24 hours, requiring re-authentication daily.
I recommend Fortinet make its images migratable between environments.
I would like to see more integration and inclusion of features for ransomware protection directly within the FortiAuthenticator without requiring additional devices.
 

Setup Cost

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management's pricing is flexible but often viewed as high, especially for Mac clients compared to competitors.
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator offers flexible, competitive licensing with optional costs, balancing features and market conditions effectively for affordability.
If a solution fits a customer's budget, considerations must be made that it may not have all the features of more expensive solutions.
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is not overly expensive compared to other Fortinet subscriptions.
 

Valuable Features

BeyondTrust Endpoint manages privileges and vulnerabilities, enhancing security, compliance, and operational control with integration and efficiency across platforms.
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator enhances security and efficiency with two-factor authentication, SSO integration, user management, and cost-effective robust protocols.
Administrators need a tool that provides visibility and clarity about endpoint management within the organization.
The integration with FortiToken is outstanding, adding a layer of security for authentication.
We use multi-factor authentication for enhancing security.
The most valuable feature I find in FortiAuthenticator is web filtering.
 

Categories and Ranking

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privil...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Privileged Access Management (PAM) (5th), Anti-Malware Tools (9th)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (6th), Authentication Systems (4th), Identity Management (IM) (9th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is designed for Privileged Access Management (PAM) and holds a mindshare of 3.9%, down 5.6% compared to last year.
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, on the other hand, focuses on Single Sign-On (SSO), holds 7.8% mindshare, down 8.0% since last year.
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Single Sign-On (SSO)
 

Featured Reviews

Prashant Uppuluri - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides critical application control and ensures security with a flexible setup process
Regarding the feedback scenario, it's a tough question as I have thoroughly gone through the entire partner portal and library of BeyondTrust, as well as BeyondTrust University. I have also interacted with support whenever a ticket is raised, ranging from P1 to P3 or P2. Most end users and partners seem happy and content with BeyondTrust. The deployment of the solution is generally easy, flexible, and scalable. However, it can be challenging in certain environments, especially regarding management. Improvements could focus on adding more AI features to automate processes that are currently manual or challenging for end users. In some cases of competition, I have noted specific use cases where the recording of sessions was an endpoint for BeyondTrust, providing an edge for higher management. The ability to view recorded live sessions of specific users is a crucial benefit.
Yonas Abebe - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration capabilities simplify authentication and migration challenges need addressing
The integration capabilities of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator are very interesting, as it can be integrated with third-party devices easily and is straightforward to configure. The integration with FortiToken is outstanding, adding a layer of security for authentication. In addition, it can be used by integrating with zero trust single access, enhancing overall security measures.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?
The solution's least privilege enforcement has helped us ensure access is given to only the required people.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?
Setup costs vary depending on the scenario. Sometimes we win orders, and other times we lose due to partner preferences or deal scenarios. Customers may negotiate on price, understanding that quali...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is not overly expensive compared to other Fortinet subscriptions. However, it would be beneficial if the licensing allowed for more flexibility to cover additional users.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Initially, we deployed Fortinet FortiAuthenticator on VMware and faced challenges when migrating to an OpenStack environment, which required reconfiguration. I recommend Fortinet make its images mi...
 

Also Known As

BeyondTrust PowerBroker, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Windows, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Mac, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Linux, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Unix, Avecto Defendpoint
FortiAuthenticator
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University
Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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