FortiAuthenticator vs. Yubico YubiKeys

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
FortiAuthenticator
Score 7.9 out of 10
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Fortinet offers FortiAuthenticator, an identity and authentication product available as an appliance or virtual machine to identify network users and enforce identity-driven policy across an enterprise network. FortiAuthenticator supports 2FA and single sign-on (SSO).N/A
Yubico YubiKeys
Score 9.3 out of 10
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Yubico YubiKeys make the internet safer with phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) by providing simple and secure access to computers, mobile devices, servers, and internet accounts. The Yubico YubiKey stops account takeovers at scale by mitigating phishing and ransomware attacks, and delivers users authentication with a simple touch or tap.
$3.94
per month per user
Pricing
FortiAuthenticatorYubico YubiKeys
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
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FortiAuthenticatorYubico YubiKeys
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
Additional Details
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User Ratings
FortiAuthenticatorYubico YubiKeys
Likelihood to Recommend
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(0 ratings)
9.3
(33 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.9
(2 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Performance
-
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9.1
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
FortiAuthenticatorYubico YubiKeys
Likelihood to Recommend
Fortinet
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Yubico
YubiKeys are incredibly effective for protecting against phishing attacks, as they require physical interaction and can't be remotely compromised. They're ideal for safeguarding high-value targets (executives, IT admins, those handling sensitive data), enhancing remote access security, and often help meet industry compliance regulations. However, the initial hardware cost may be a concern for large-scale deployments with many low-risk users. Users prone to losing small items or scenarios involving older, incompatible systems might pose logistical challenges. Nonetheless, YubiKeys remain robust when addressing phishing-based attacks and securing privileged accounts. Consider a targeted rollout balancing security gain against potential hardware costs and user needs.
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Pros
Fortinet
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Yubico
  • Provides additional factors for authenticating against critical systems.
  • Significantly reduces the chance of a successful phishing attempt.
  • Can function as your primary credential for passwordless authentication.
  • Extremely durable - I've had the same Yubikeys in use for years.
  • Cross-platform - can be used on all mainstream operating systems and mobile devices.
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Cons
Fortinet
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Yubico
  • I'd feel better if the key were a little more solidly built - it feels a little flimsy
  • The design could also use a cap for the connection - I'm nervous having it on my key chain and users have mentioned the same concerns.
  • There seems to be some cracks forming in the support for security keys which is starting to mitigate the usefulness across an entire ecosystem.
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Usability
Fortinet
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Yubico
I give slightly better than average rating because of the complexity in using a Yubikey. It is not as easy as native push notifications for 2FA products, however, it provides much better strength. Rating this higher or lower would be a disservice to people reading this review. If you are in the market for a hardware 2FA tool, Yubikey will be a great asset in your toolbox.
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Reliability and Availability
Fortinet
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Yubico
simple to use and keep on hand to deploy/use
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Performance
Fortinet
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Yubico
its instantaneous!
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Alternatives Considered
Fortinet
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Yubico
Duo and Yubico YubiKeys actually work very well together. We have chosen to use these two products together to make safe and secure MFA (including Passwordless) available to all users. The ease of use that Duo allows for both OTP import and WebAuthn enrollment makes it possible for modern and legacy applications to be protected by Duo MFA via Yubico YubiKeys as the second factor.
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Scalability
Fortinet
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Yubico
deployment is simple and the complex hardware is made simple.
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Return on Investment
Fortinet
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Yubico
  • It provides security that allows me to feel confident and peace of mind that my account is really hard to hack
  • Easy ROI since it would be really expensive if my account were hacked
  • It's easy and fast to use, so it doesn't slow me down when traveling.
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