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Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager comparison

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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
4.9
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator may enhance security and compliance, leading to varying ROI perceptions, from cost-saving to essential expense.
Sentiment score
7.2
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances security, reduces costs, streamlines management, and significantly decreases vulnerability to attacks, validating investment.
It enhances security by ensuring only the right person can access systems, even if their login credentials are compromised.
Senior Network and Security Engineer at Symbol Technologies PLC
Deploying CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager has secured the infrastructure, which saves money, time, and resources.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
I consider CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager's return on investment to be good since it effectively accomplishes the goals expected from privilege access management solutions.
Commercial and Technical Professional Manager at Evolution Technologies Group
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator's support is generally favored for expertise but faces issues with variability in response times and depth.
Sentiment score
6.2
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager support is generally good but varies in response time and expertise, with certification aiding resolution.
At times, some technical staff lack knowledge, which delays issue resolution.
DevOps Engineer at YASH Technologies
Customer service and support are excellent.
Senior Network and Security Engineer at Symbol Technologies PLC
Technical support from Fortinet deserves a rating of 10.
Infrastructure Manager at Scandinavian Highlands Holding A/S
They respond immediately to our inquiries, resolve issues promptly, and provide valuable guidance, especially in critical situations.
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
We engage them when needed and receive prompt responses that typically resolve our issues.
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Earlier, we received support for normal tickets within a day, but now it takes one or two days to resolve issues.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is highly scalable, supporting thousands of users, with room for improvement in deployment and user management.
Sentiment score
7.7
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager is scalable but requires effort and may face challenges with application and database integration.
The scalability of FortiAuthenticator is good, and I would rate it an eight on a scale of one to ten.
IT Manager at PTECH
I find Fortinet FortiAuthenticator to be highly scalable, and I would rate it an eight out of ten for scalability.
Senior Network and Security Engineer at Symbol Technologies PLC
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator should be sufficiently scalable.
Network Engineer at Coop Money
We can set permissions per team or department, allowing some teams to elevate specific applications while others have different permissions.
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is quite scalable.
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
The available reports and other security tools assist in scaling it according to my organization's needs.
Cybersecurity Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is reliable but may face stability issues during setup or with high user volumes.
Sentiment score
8.2
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager is stable and reliable, with rare downtime, strong Windows support, and occasional latency issues.
It remains stable even when the number of concurrent users increases.
Senior Network and Security Engineer at Symbol Technologies PLC
It is a robust solution that has effectively supported our environment without major issues.
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
Since implementing it, we have not experienced any outages or stability issues.
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager offers multiple options for creating and stopping policies.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator struggles with integration, complex setup, limited customization, high pricing, and needs better support and documentation.
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager needs interface simplification, improved integration, and enhanced automation for better accessibility and performance.
For example, authentication for wireless users expires after 24 hours, requiring re-authentication daily.
Head of computer systems at Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology(IIST)
For example, Cisco Duo is on the cloud, so we cannot compete with that part if a user requires a cloud-based two-factor authentication solution.
Presales Consultant
I recommend Fortinet make its images migratable between environments.
Senior Network and Security Engineer at Symbol Technologies PLC
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager could be improved by simplifying the administration process, specifically when setting up policies and applications.
Global Security Systems Consultant at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Some features provided in the self-hosted version of EPM are not supported in the software as a service version, like connection to some analysis applied by Palo Alto.
Solution Architect at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is cost-effective, offers scalable licensing, and is favored over competitors for budget-conscious enterprises.
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager pricing varies by device and usage, with cloud options costlier than on-premise solutions.
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is not overly expensive compared to other Fortinet subscriptions.
Senior Network and Security Engineer at Symbol Technologies PLC
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is slightly expensive, but costs can be negotiated to become more competitive.
Cybersecurity Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly compared to other solutions.
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
I've received feedback that the pricing is high, however, for me, the value it brings is worth the cost.
Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator offers secure, efficient user access management with seamless system integration, strong two-factor authentication, and cost savings.
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances security and compliance by controlling access, monitoring activities, and integrating seamlessly with systems.
The integration with FortiToken is outstanding, adding a layer of security for authentication.
Senior Network and Security Engineer at Symbol Technologies PLC
We use multi-factor authentication for enhancing security.
DevOps Engineer at YASH Technologies
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator can be used from anywhere in the world, and the authenticator services function globally.
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager effectively reduces malicious content in applications by allowing us to identify and block dangerous applications.
Security Delivery Analyst at Accenture
It allows them to granularly manage controls to prevent some malicious activities on the endpoint machine.
Head of Sales Services Department at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enhances computer security by providing minimal access, effectively preventing ransomware attacks.
Cybersecurity Manager at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (10th), Authentication Systems (5th), Identity Management (IM) (15th), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (2nd)
Idira Endpoint Privilege Ma...
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Endpoint Compliance (5th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (6th), Anti-Malware Tools (10th), Application Control (6th), Ransomware Protection (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is designed for Single Sign-On (SSO) and holds a mindshare of 3.7%, down 5.6% compared to last year.
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager, on the other hand, focuses on Privileged Access Management (PAM), holds 2.5% mindshare, down 3.2% since last year.
Single Sign-On (SSO) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator3.7%
Okta Platform10.3%
Microsoft Entra ID8.7%
Other77.3%
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager2.5%
Idira Privileged Access Manager8.6%
Safeguard by One Identity4.3%
Other84.6%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
 

Featured Reviews

Sachin Vinay - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Manager-Networks at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
Supports secure remote authentication and provides comprehensive user activity tracking
The most important feature is the security capability because it provides a substantial amount of security for admin-related activities. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator can be used from anywhere in the world, and the authenticator services function globally. This global accessibility is one of the critical advantages, particularly since admin features are critical and security is a real concern. With Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, secure usage of firewall services and related functions is achieved. A complete log of all users who access the authenticator setup is maintained. Monthly logs are reviewed to check for any unnoticed activities. Each authenticated user's complete activity history is recorded. This logging capability allows for providing access to more admin users while ensuring security is not compromised and all users can be monitored.
Sumit Chavan - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Consultant at a tech vendor with 501-1,000 employees
Helps secure the infrastructure and control users with admin rights
There are many features that are currently missing. A customization option is required for certain policies. For instance, if we need to stop PowerShell scripting, we have to create a different policy for that. Being able to create a sub-level policy within a top-level policy would be good. Currently, no user-based policy option is available inside the EPM console. We can only create computer-based policies. The database is available, but there is a drawback in not being able to create local groups on the EPM console. We only have to depend on Active Directory. This limits infrastructure security as we depend on the Active Directory team to manage user groups. If they remove any users, we lose control. If we could create groups locally and block them or set specific policies, we would have more control. Local endpoint management is missing from the EPM site. Moreover, there is an issue with policies not running as expected when we make enhancements. We have to find multiple ways to whitelist applications or enhance policies.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Construction Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise18
Large Enterprise11
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business18
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise19
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet can make Fortinet FortiAuthenticator better by having a cloud version of it. Currently, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is only available for on-premises, and it is an on-premises solution. It...
What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiAuthenticator?
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is primarily used for authenticating admin users, including remote admin use cases. Remote admin use cases utilize Fortinet FortiAuthenticator to securely authenticate a...
Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats
This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
I believe it's quite a reasonably priced solution. It's not very common to use CyberArk because it's a niche solution, but customers who are willing to control administrative accounts are willing t...
What needs improvement with CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager?
While CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is a great tool, I believe the functionality could be wider. If it could work not only with permissions but also involve pure EDR tasks or User and Entity ...
 

Also Known As

FortiAuthenticator
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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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