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Supercharging Your Fortinet FortiGate VPN With Duo SSO

Hey there, Fortinet FortiGate users!

Let's talk about how Duo SSO is revolutionizing FortiGate VPN access.

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Picture this: You're securing VPN logins in under an hour, authenticating users in seconds and saying goodbye to those pesky stolen credential risks. Sounds too good to be true? Well, it's not, and thousands of Fortinet firewall customers are already reaping the benefits.

"But wait," you might be thinking, "I'm already using Duo with my FortiGate VPN through RADIUS. Why should I bother switching to SSO?" Great question! While RADIUS has served us well, it's starting to show its age. Plus, why settle for 'good enough' when you can have 'great', at no extra cost?

Why Duo SSO is the superhero your FortiGate VPN needs

Security for superheroes

  • Passwordless authentication: Leverage methods like passkeys and biometrics

  • Verified Duo Push: An extra layer of verification to stop push fatigue attacks

  • Risk-based authentication: Adjust security measures based on contextual risk factors 

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication

  • Intuitive interface: A redesigned, user-friendly authentication process

  • Self-service capabilities: Empower users to manage their own devices and authentication methods

  • Multi-language support: Cater to your global workforce with localized experiences

Control freak (in a good way)

  • Device trust policies: Easily manage access based on endpoint security posture

  • Advanced security protocols: Move beyond traditional frameworks to more robust solutions

  • Comprehensive accessibility: Ensure strong authentication is available to all users, regardless of ability

Modernize your FortiGate VPN logins with Duo SSO

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Setting up Duo SSO with your FortiGate VPN is a breeze. It's like following a recipe, but instead of a delicious meal, you end up with ironclad security (which, let's be honest, is delicious in its own right):

  1. Open your Duo SSO configuration in the Admin Panel.

  2. Connect your FortiGate VPN to Duo SSO using SAML 2.0 (it's like introducing two friends who are destined to become besties).

  3. Sprinkle in some Duo Policy requirements.

  4. Taste-test with a pilot group.

And voilà! You've got yourself a security masterpiece.

Wrapping Things Up

But wait, there's more! Duo Single Sign-On plays well with others. Whether you're juggling Microsoft 365, Salesforce or a smorgasbord of other apps, Duo's got your back!

So, what are you waiting for? It's time to give your FortiGate VPN the upgrade it deserves. Your IT team will thank you for the simplified management, your security folks will sleep better at night and your users? They'll wonder how they ever lived without it.

Ready to join the Duo SSO revolution? Reach out to us today, and let's make your FortiGate VPN the Fort Knox of the digital world — but way easier to get into (for the right people, of course).