Fortinet FortiAuthenticator vs SSO/Rest comparison

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."

SSO/Rest simplifies authentication, offering seamless access to multiple applications with a single set of credentials. It enhances security and streamlines sign-on processes across platforms.

SSO/Rest integrates smoothly with different systems, ensuring compatibility and ease of use. It saves time and reduces the complexity of managing access rights, which is valuable for IT environments. It offers reliable security, customizable authentication options, and effective user management. It supports various protocols, facilitating seamless integration. The solution is scalable and meets diverse requirements with its automated workflows. Users find it easy to implement and appreciate its efficient access control.

• User Management: Provides enhanced user management and efficient access control.
• Security: Offers robust security with customizable authentication options.
• Integration: Ensures seamless integration across multiple applications.
• Protocol Support: Supports various protocols for compatibility with existing systems.
• Scalability: Meets diverse requirements with scalable solutions.
• Automated Workflows: Streamlines processes with automated workflows.

• Time Saving: Reduces time spent managing access rights.
• Ease of Use: Simplifies authentication processes and setup.
• Enhanced Security: Provides robust and reliable security protocols.
• Reliability: Ensures stable and consistent functionality.
• Compatibility: Easily integrates with multiple existing systems.

SSO/Rest is implemented across various industries to streamline authentication and enhance security. Healthcare sectors, for instance, leverage its robust access control to protect sensitive patient information while allowing seamless access to necessary applications. Financial institutions use it to manage user credentials efficiently, ensuring compliance with stringent security standards.