Azure SAML Authentication with FortiGate Firewall for SSL VPN: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to configure Azure SAML authentication on your FortiGate firewall in this detailed step-by-step guide! Enhance your network security and streamline user management with Azure integrations.
We'll cover:
Setting up SAML in Azure Enterprise application
Configuring your FortiGate firewall to use SSO
Linking user groups for seamless access
Troubleshooting and testing the setup

Jump to the section you need most using the timestamps in the description! Whether you're an IT professional or a network admin, this guide will simplify SAML integration for your FortiGate environment.

📌 Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[02:46] Current State Overview
[7:16] Azure SAMAL/SSO Configuration
[17:12] FortiGate Configuration
[23:08] Testing and Troubleshooting
[26:51] Turn on Per-User MFA

Supporting Links:
Microsoft Entra SSO integration with FortiGate SSL VPN
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/ent...

Fortinet Configuring SAML SSO login for SSL VPN with Entra ID acting as SAML IdP
https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fo...

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