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Fortinet FortiToken vs RSA SecurID comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiToken
Ranking in Authentication Systems
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
RSA SecurID
Ranking in Authentication Systems
8th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2024, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiToken is 9.7%, down from 12.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA SecurID is 11.2%, up from 8.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Authentication Systems
 

Featured Reviews

Jared Carmouche - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 28, 2023
A stable and scalable solution that provides an affordable and perpetual license
We use the solution for two-factor authentication. If anybody we have set up on FortiAuthenticator needs two-factor authentication to log in, we use FortiToken Fortinet FortiToken’s licenses are perpetual. We do not have to pay monthly for multi-factor authentications like Duo or Okta. We can buy…
Chandan Tripathi - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 29, 2023
Useful for making logins more secure by using multifactor authentication but extremely expensive
We use it to make logins more secure by using multifactor authentication, making it easier to access various digital resources with a single sign-on The most valuable features of RSA SecurID Access are push notifications, multifactor authentication, and ease of integration and deployment. There…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"FortiToken is available in a soft or hard token factor, so there's some flexibility in that. Beyond that, I would say it is a stable solution that has worked for us."
"The token-based authentication is good and modern aspect."
"Fortinet FortiToken is used for double factor authentication."
"The solution is pretty solid."
"Fortinet FortiToken has a lot of RADIUS functionality."
"We like the mobile FortiToken."
"One of the product's most valuable features is its ease of use."
"Fortinet FortiToken provides security and authenticates that the right external people are working with a company's system."
"I would say that the two-factor authentication and the ease of installation and configuration are the most valuable features of this solution."
"I think it is really good when it comes to the hard token side of things."
"It is a scalable solution."
"One of the most valuable feature is the ID soft token and hard token."
"The most valuable features of RSA SecurID Access are push notifications, multifactor authentication, and ease of integration and deployment."
 

Cons

"The Fortinet FortiToken server doesn't have centralized integration with other Fortinet tools and third-party tools."
"It needs a lot of coupling with their other Fortinet products. To implement FortiToken, I most probably need to couple it with FortiAuthenticator for full implementation. An RSA token can be used with many devices, whereas Fortinet FortiToken is always linked to only one FortiGate device. If I want to reuse the token across five or six FortiGates, I would have to get the FortiAuthenticator product. I can't use one token to connect to different FortiGates, and I need to get another product to enable this functionality. They should also improve the support for their mobile client. There should be a more detailed roadmap for the operating systems being supported. Some of our users were using an old iOS iPhone, and they were forced to get a newer phone because FortiToken didn't support that version of iOS. Similarly, there may be a version of Android that is not supported, so the users need to change the phone. This was one of the reasons why our deployment took longer."
"I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. The migration issue definitely brings it down a bit."
"The solution works well. We have nothing to complain about."
"Maybe the price could be improved, and the integration could be better. But the integration is different from the authenticator side."
"We can only use the tool with the FortiToken Mobile app."
"Support is a pain point in Bangladesh because there aren't many experienced Fortinet engineers in this country. It's easier to find one certified in Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper."
"Configuration can be confusing due to the lack of community and context-sensitive help. We've had to rely on technical support, which slows down the setup process."
"There are different compliances across the globe; RSA SecurID Access could be more complaint-based."
"The interface needs to improve a lot. It should be easier to manage and navigate."
"It doesn't offer an agent-based or reverse-proxy-based approach to integration, which could enhance its flexibility."
"Sometimes, we encounter issues with other applications that are not compatible with RSA SecurID Access and require expert troubleshooting. At those times, we need additional support from an implementation perspective. This is an area where Oracle can improve as there is no substitute for reliable and efficient support."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution’s price is good."
"From an Indian perspective, it's definitely costlier."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"Overall, it's cheaper than other solutions. Of course, we evaluated it five years back, and I haven't checked to see its current market position, but one reason we adopted FortiToken is its lower cost of ownership relative to other solutions we evaluated."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"The platform's licensing cost is reasonable for our organization."
"The pricing is not very high, so I'd rate it around six out of ten, where one is high and ten is low."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is the cheapest, and ten is the highest, I rate the pricing an eight."
"I think the price of this solution is reasonable compared to YubiKey and Duo given that it offers the same similar features."
"RSA SecurID Access is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
19%
University
7%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Government
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiToken?
The solution is simple and similar to Google Authenticator. It follows time-based authentication. We use it for hardware and software in one environment. The tool offers simple and fast authenticat...
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiToken?
I would like to see the product improvements in dynamic VLAN pooling. Specifically, when users are assigned different VLANs based on their SSID, ensuring no unintended lateral traffic between users...
What is your primary use case for Fortinet FortiToken?
The primary use cases of Fortinet FortiToken for my customers typically involve adding multi-factor authentication (MFA) for remote access. This is often required for remote workers or external pro...
What do you like most about RSA SecurID Access?
The most valuable features of RSA SecurID Access are push notifications, multifactor authentication, and ease of integration and deployment.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for RSA SecurID Access?
RSA SecurID Access is quite expensive. I would rate it a ten out of ten in terms of costliness.
What needs improvement with RSA SecurID Access?
There is room for improvement in a few areas. Firstly, it lacks support for OIDC and OS capabilities, making it less versatile for integrating various applications. Secondly, there are some limitat...
 

Also Known As

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RSA SecurID Access, RSA Access Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
Milliman, Geisinger Health System, Advanced Micro Devices
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