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We performed a comparison between CyberArk Identity and Fortinet FortiAuthenticator based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed CyberArk Identity vs. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator Report (Updated: March 2024).
765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of CyberArk Identity is the adaptive interface.""The initial setup of CyberArk Identity was straightforward.""The user identification is simplified, and managing user privileges, whether adding or revoking them, is also quite straightforward when utilizing CyberArk SaaS.""The user self-service program and the Office 365 provisioning service feature are the most valuable. It is a very easy and feature-rich solution that gives priority to the users and security.""It has machine learning and can help clients to learn the environment and understand what is happening.""CyberArk Identity is a mature product.""The setup, via cloud, is simple.""The solution helps with auditing, and monitoring, and integrates with Splunk for log analysis. User activity logs are captured in CyberArk Identity and sent to external tools like Splunk for analysis and monitoring."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is RADIUS service and the social network integration feature.""FortiAuthenticator is a very good solution. It is all jury-based. FortiAuthenticator is very easy for anyone to understand how it works and be able to take action.""FortiAuthenticator is really good software that integrates very well with Fortinet products.""We use this product for SSL two-factor authentication and FortiToken management.""The current version is stable...Scalability-wise, it is a fine solution""Enables easy integration, allowing for 2FA with our VPN.""The product's on-premise version doesn't have recurring costs.""The initial setup of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is easy."

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Cons
"The solution's difficulty in gaining skill sets should be improved because it's a vertical product.""They can include the Mobile Device Management (MDM) feature.""There is room for improvement in documentation. The documentation could be more specific about the changes needed to achieve specific goals.""I'm not sure what needs improvement. It is a good platform.""In terms of a governance platform, it's worth noting that CyberArk doesn't offer a particularly strong one.""The tool has issues with the third-party SMS gateway. The solution has its own SMS gateway. Integration support is a challenge when we don’t use their SMS gateway. The tool also needs to improve its scalability.""The OpenID features could improve in CyberArk Identity.""The user interface could be improved."

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"It would be helpful to receive a code by yourself for authentication instead of it registered to a phone.""Lacks a simplified two-factor authentication process.""I would like to see more ways to authenticate, such as adding facial recognition to the two-factor, where you log into your phone or another device.""The solution could be more automated. It should be able to let me automate a lot of things so that what normally is done as a matter of manual processes can be handled quicker. Slow integrations can be taken up/out if there was more automation.""The customization capability of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is not very flexible.""There are multiple areas that are in need of improvement. It is not a mature product.""They could expand FortiAuthenticator's capabilities to accommodate a broader range of environments.""The hardware aspect of the solution could be improved. We are not really able to understand the hardware capabilities of the device."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We find that the pricing and licensing of this solution is adequate, as compared to the other competitors in the market."
  • "There is an initial license and then there is a subscription needed."
  • "I would rate the tool’s pricing a seven out of ten. The product’s pricing is expensive and is on a yearly basis. You will need to pay around 10,000 GBP for 500 users."
  • "The pricing of CyberArk Identity is competitive."
  • "There could be some additional costs apart from the licensing costs of the solution when you want to develop connectors in CyberArk Identity."
  • "In terms of pricing, BeyondTrust and CyberArk tend to be more expensive, with CyberArk receiving an eight out of ten, in this regard."
  • "CyberArk Identity is an expensive solution."
  • "It's not that affordable compared to Delinea or other products. They're less expensive and allow more customization. For the cost, it is expensive."
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  • "I would start off with a VM including the base license and scale according to the number of users you need to authenticate."
  • "You can pay as you go with them. You purchase a base license and add to it as needed."
  • "The product could be more competitively priced."
  • "It costs more to license the high-availability option."
  • "The licensing structure is cost-effective for us compared to some of the other solutions that have recurring monthly costs."
  • "FAC is an affordable solution for Middle Range (200E/400E) and also needs a package of mobility agents (2,000) perpetual."
  • "The cost of the license could be less expensive. The license is paid on a yearly basis."
  • "We pay for licensing on a yearly basis."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:I like the RBAC (Role-Based Access Control). It basically involves defining various roles, and then simply assigning those roles to users.
    Top Answer:It's not that affordable compared to Delinea or other products. They're less expensive and allow more customization. For the cost, it is expensive. It's like choosing between Volkswagen and… more »
    Top Answer:CyberArk Identity could improve by allowing federation directly or seamlessly, without the need for an Identity Connector. Instead of building separate Azure Connectors, if they could just federate… more »
    Top Answer:The product's on-premise version doesn't have recurring costs.
    Top Answer:We pay a yearly support cost for the solution. It is very small. The cost of FortiToken is high. I rate the pricing a five out of ten.
    Top Answer:Fortinet FortiAuthenticator's initial setup process could be easier.
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    Also Known As
    Idaptive
    FortiAuthenticator
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    Overview

    CyberArk Identity is a versatile identity management solution suitable for a wide range of enterprises. It is designed to enhance enterprise security and improve user experience. Its focus on security, compliance, and operational efficiency, combined with positive user feedback, makes it a strong contender in the identity management space.

    CyberArk Identity offers a robust suite of features to manage user identities and access privileges. It focuses on securing access to resources across various environments, including cloud and on-premises applications. Its capabilities include single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and privileged access management. These features are engineered to streamline access control, enhance security, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

    • Single Sign-On (SSO) simplifies user access by providing a single authentication point for multiple applications.
    • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring additional verification methods.
    • Lifecycle Management automates user account provisioning and deprovisioning, aligning with HR processes and compliance requirements.
    • Privileged Access Management secures and monitors access to critical systems and data by privileged users.

    According to our user interviews, CyberArk Identity is praised for its reliability and user-friendly interface. IT professionals highlight the ease of integration with existing systems, while business executives appreciate the visibility it provides into access and identity management across the organization. Users also commend the responsive customer support, which is crucial for enterprise-level solutions.

    IT Professionals found that CyberArk Identity's focus on multi-layered security significantly reduced the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access. With a centralized dashboard and automation features, you can streamline identity and access management tasks, saving time and reducing complexity. Finally, it helps meet various compliance requirements.

    Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is the primary secure point of approved access into the Fortinet network, authorizing users, reviewing access permissions, and relaying the information to all Fortigate devices for comparison with identity-based protocols. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is a top-ranked authorization and SSO solution.

    Appropriate secure access is fundamental to every role in an enterprise ecosystem. It is an integral function of every organization to ensure that every access and privilege is secure and to mitigate any possible risk to an organization. Approved users should only have access to the necessary information when they need it, from the appropriate location(s) to safeguard an organization's security at all times.

    Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is available as an appliance, virtual machine, or in the cloud.

    Fortinet FortiAuthenticator Methods

    • FSSO: FortiAuthenticator Single sign-on user will easily identify users and assign role or group access based on preset identity-based protocols. FortiAuthenticator integrates well with third-party LDAP or active directories, is very flexible, and combines these methods to provide effective security.

    • Active Directory Polling: Active directory access is securely identified by consistent polling of domain controllers. As users log in, username, IP address, and other details are logged into the database and can be shared across devices as directed by FortiAuthenticator protocols.

    • FortiAuthenticator Portal and Widgets: If a user system does not support AP polling, or for other reasons it is not feasible, FortiAuthenticator offers a unique secure authentication portal. Users can be manually authenticated and, to diminish the effect of numerous logins, an intuitive set of widgets is available to integrate into an organization's ecosystem that will automatically grant access to users when they access the organization's intranet homepage.

    • RADIUS Accounting Login: For organizations that use RADIUS authentication, RADIUS Accounting is available for user identification. This process will prompt user access information (IP and group, etc.) and eliminate the need for multiple levels of authentication.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Ernesto C., Presales Engineer at a comms service provider, shares,

    ”Key Features and Benefits

    1. Two-factor/OTP Authentication with FortiToken: Enforce user-based policies. Fortitoken is available in soft and hard versions for flexible usage. Most Valuable in Mobile Phones App for OTP.
    2. Integration with LDAP and AD: This solution integrates with existing enterprise systems and technologies from diverse vendors of user information management systems.
    3. LPAD/AD/RADIUS/SYSLOG/KERBEROS/REST API/FSSO and Web Portals: There is flexible integration with these services.
    4. It is usable in network, WAN, wireless, and VPN Scenarios.
    5. The domain and guest-users support are good.”

    Ibrahim M., Senior Network & Security Engineer at a tech services company, relates, "The initial setup is a valuable point on Fortinet products. Most of the time, putting the theory into practice on the devices is quite friendly and straightforward. As long as you can read English you can find your way around the solution and make it work. This is a high value point on Fortinet - the way everything is laid out in the web UI is user-friendly and quite straightforward. The UI is quite simple."




    Sample Customers
    MLB, Citi, Pfizer, SulAmerica, GE Capital, Shiseido
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm30%
    Computer Software Company30%
    Insurance Company10%
    Consumer Goods Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Insurance Company8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Computer Software Company29%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Wireless Company4%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business53%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise37%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise65%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business56%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise17%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise51%
    Buyer's Guide
    CyberArk Identity vs. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about CyberArk Identity vs. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    CyberArk Identity is ranked 9th in Single Sign-On (SSO) with 17 reviews while Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is ranked 5th in Single Sign-On (SSO) with 50 reviews. CyberArk Identity is rated 8.2, while Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of CyberArk Identity writes "Allows Linux and Unix administrators to login with single password ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiAuthenticator writes "A reasonably priced solution that can be scaled toward different functionalities and offers flexible SMS messaging". CyberArk Identity is most compared with Microsoft Intune, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint IdentityIQ and PingID, whereas Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Fortinet FortiToken, Microsoft Entra ID, Fortinet FortiNAC and Cisco Duo. See our CyberArk Identity vs. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator report.

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