Symantec® SiteMinder is designed to secure the modern enterprise through a unified access management platform that applies the appropriate authentication mechanism to positively identify users; provides single sign-on and identity federation for seamless access to any application; enforces granular security policies to stop unauthorized access to sensitive resources; and monitors and manages the entire user session to prevent session hijacking. Finally, Symantec SiteMinder is battle-tested and has been deployed in the largest IT environments in the world.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Symantec Siteminder | 2.4% |
| Microsoft Entra ID | 24.5% |
| Okta Workforce Identity | 10.4% |
| Other | 62.7% |
| Type | Title | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Single Sign-On (SSO) | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Symantec Siteminder vs Microsoft Entra ID | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Symantec Siteminder vs Okta Workforce Identity | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Comparison | Symantec Siteminder vs Ping Identity Platform | Aug 28, 2025 | Download |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Entra ID | 4.3 | 24.5% | 95% | 235 interviewsAdd to research |
| Okta Workforce Identity | 4.3 | 10.4% | 94% | 68 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 8 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 3 |
| Large Enterprise | 58 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 62 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 18 |
| Large Enterprise | 280 |
Symantec Siteminder was previously known as SiteMinder, CA SSO, Layer7 SiteMinder.
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| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Senior technical Consultant at CA Africa | 4.0 | I primarily use Symantec SiteMinder for single sign-on sessions, appreciating its easy installation and seamless integration on Windows. However, it could improve by expanding compatibility with more identity providers for better handshake capabilities. I've also used CA and Microsoft solutions. |
| Senior Software Engineer at HCLTech | 3.5 | We use Siteminder mainly as a reverse proxy for application security, valuing its access control and single sign-on features. However, it needs improvement in user experience, integration with other products, scalability, and support for hybrid cloud environments. |
| Global INFRA Technical Tower at Hanonsystems | 1.0 | We use Symantec Siteminder for identity management, portability control, and single sign-on, incorporating multi-factor authentication and integrating with security systems like Splunk. However, increased maintenance costs and customization for Active Directory are concerns, prompting consideration of alternatives. |
| Associate General Manager at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees | 4.0 | I use Symantec SiteMinder primarily for legacy on-premises systems, managing AWS single sign-on separately. Its distinguishing feature involves separating protected and unprotected resources. However, setup and maintenance are complex, requiring multiple steps dependent on databases and certificates. |
| Managing Director at I'curity Solutions | 3.5 | I deploy and support Symantec Siteminder, finding its authentication and single sign-on features valuable for compliance with data security and privacy. However, it needs integrated adaptive and multi-factor authentication, unlike competitors who offer them as part of their solutions. |
| Sr IAM/PAM Engineer at a retailer with 10,001+ employees | 4.0 | No summary available |
| Group CEO at Flexsolutions | 4.5 | No summary available |
| System Director at a government with 501-1,000 employees | 4.0 | I use Symantec SiteMinder for authentication and authorization, appreciating its easy integration with various systems and agent-based setup. However, it lacks modern authentication features like OAuth or OIDC, which I hope will improve, especially for containers. |
