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ARCON Privileged Access Management vs CA Privileged Access Manager Server Control [EOL] comparison

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

Categories and Ranking

ARCON Privileged Access Man...
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
36
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Privileged Access Management (PAM) (10th)
CA Privileged Access Manage...
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
9
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Featured Reviews

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Daleep Singhal
System and DBA at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Enhanced security through session monitoring and activity recording
From an end-user point of view, it would be beneficial if the system could provide information about the last login. This would help identify if the server was accessed by me or if someone has potentially stolen my credentials. It would provide a clearer picture of whether ARCON Privileged Access Management is accessed by an authentic user.
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it_user558603 - PeerSpot reviewer
it_user558603
Engineer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
I like that the access control on the agent. Installation is difficult.
I would like to see some improvements, specifically in terms of some set-up items. We have spoken to CA quite a bit about the ability to have 'always-on', or 'active/active' status options, so if the infrastructure goes down, we don't lose transactions. This is very important for the environment and for the users so we cannot really afford any downtime with the solution. We have had problems with deployment, and we are concerned with the possibility for outages and how they can have a negative impact on the environment.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Previously, we had to go through some effort to change the credentials of our devices. The process was subject to human error... For things like managing credentials, some kind of register had to be maintained. With the Password Vault of ARCON, all these processes are automated. The credentials are changed, as per the schedule. The information is encrypted, kept in our vault, and sent to all the email addresses within the ARCON solution itself."
"With this log available, we can drill down to the activities performed by the people within our kiosk. There is a great feature where in the case of Unix servers, we have our own text-based logs. In the case of Window's server, we cannot create a text-based log, so our kiosk takes the screenshot or picture of the screen when I am working. It does this every three seconds."
"The deployment process for the solution was easy...The solution's technical support team was good."
"The notification alert feature where the network admin gets notified of probable malicious activity is the most valuable feature."
"One of the main benefits we've experienced is that Arcon helps us manage all our team's tasks and provides recording capabilities."
"The most valuable feature of ARCON Privileged Access Management is the recording of sessions, and it has all the basic features we need to fulfill our use case."
"Whatever we have paid, it is value for money."
"It has improved our government compliance score in terms of audits."
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"It efficiently controls the access to the resources from the privileged user thus implementing the security aspects and this provides fine granular access."
"We have been able to exceed our audit requirements for security."
"It gives us the ability to track who is using what ID and for what purpose."
"No, the product been stable and robust, and boasts with new additional features."
"It depends on the client's requirements, but for me the most valuable one is the security access management with distributed architecture and centralized management."
"We're happy to see it working so well with our IBM solution, saving us time and costs."
"Access Control enhances the security of business systems through a secured authentication and validation of users credentials before accessing organizations resources."
"Access Control has greatly prevented the misuse of administrator rights which is very rampant."
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Cons

"They need to improve on technical support, because ARCON has become a critical application."
"There are some features lacking but they typically are added when the upgrades are released."
"Currently, we can manage only the SSH or RDP connections, but there are many more devices that are present, apart from our SSH and RDP. We want all this to be part of the ARCON solution. For the password management, they should increase the pool of supported devices, they should have more connectors."
"This product is lacking in terms of dashboarding analytics and should have user behavior analytics. It should also have better dashboarding for executive management and security managers, which this product is missing."
"The usability should be expanded to other browsers like Chrome and Firefox."
"It should support the SQL Always On platform with FQDN name instead of IP, so where all the databases are managed centrally."
"From an end-user point of view, it would be beneficial if the system could provide information about the last login."
"It would be helpful to have a "Favorites" list. For example, if I have 100 servers but I only go to 10 servers frequently, a Favorites list would allow me to go through those ten servers only."
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"Sometimes we encounter issues whilst generating the reports."
"I found the installation process of Access Control challenging due to the much networking work involved in order to grant access to authorized users."
"User Interface needs to be improved."
"Yes, I encountered lots of issues."
"We have had problems with deployment, and we are concerned with the possibility for outages and how they can have a negative impact on the environment."
"I have faced a few challenges due to the system complexity, as it involves two integrated authentication systems that have to be purchased."
"Automated deployment did not work as expected, had to go to a manual deployment."
"The manuals for this product used to be good. We could find in one place answers to pretty much every question or situation we had. However, it's now in piece-meal fashion."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a subscription to use this solution."
"The solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."
"Pricing and licensing are good, very aggressive."
"The licensing is simple, and there are only two types licensing: device licensing and user-based licensing."
"There are no major concerns with licensing because we can handle multiple servers in our kiosk system."
"ARCON is a will give you all the features in a very cost-effective solution. Pricing and licensing is very good compared to other players in the market."
"The product's pricing is good value. Go for user-based licensing, without any limit on the target servers."
"I definitely feel the product's pricing is a good value. It is one of the best products we have. The licensing is server-based."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
7%
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Company Size

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Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise17
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ARCON Privileged Access Management?
The pricing is considered not expensive and is best priced.
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What needs improvement with ARCON Privileged Access Management?
From an end-user point of view, it would be beneficial if the system could provide information about the last login. This would help identify if the server was accessed by me or if someone has pote...
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What is your primary use case for ARCON Privileged Access Management?
Currently, I access our server through the R-Course application, which serves as a part of RDP, Remote ( /products/remote-reviews ) Desktop. However, I connect to my RDP server through the ARCON Pr...
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Also Known As

ARCON ARCOS, ARCON PAM
CA Access Control, CA Privileged Identity Manager
 

Overview

ARCON Privileged Access Management provides effective security and compliance through features like password vaulting and session recording, ensuring controlled access to critical systems with user-friendly management and dual-factor authentication.

ARCON Privileged Access Management enhances security by monitoring remote access to critical servers and networks. It records user activities, supports just-in-time access, and manages passwords with vaulting. These capabilities help in maintaining compliance and protecting sensitive data against unauthorized use. Its integration with dual-factor authentication and ability to log server interactions make it suitable for environments requiring strict auditability and access monitoring across platforms.

What key features define ARCON Privileged Access Management?
  • Password Vaulting: Secure storage and management of sensitive access credentials
  • Seamless Session Recording: Records all interactions for security analysis
  • Detailed Activity Logs: Provides comprehensive tracking of user actions
  • Automated Password Updates: Ensures passwords are regularly updated for security
  • Dual-Factor Authentication Integration: Enhances secure access control
What ROI benefits should be evaluated in reviews?
  • Enhanced Security: Protects against unauthorized access and data breaches
  • Compliance Support: Facilitates adherence to regulatory mandates through robust logging
  • Operational Efficiency: Streamlines administrative tasks with automation and reporting
  • Risk Mitigation: Reduces risks with controlled access and comprehensive monitoring
  • Flexibility: Supports diverse IT environments and security requirements

ARCON Privileged Access Management is implemented in industries demanding secured access to critical infrastructure, including finance, healthcare, and telecommunications. Organizations utilize its capabilities to control administrative access, protect sensitive data, and ensure comprehensive logging and monitoring, which are vital for maintaining stringent security standards and compliance.

ARCON
CA Access Control provides tools to protect your system in both ways against unauthorized use of computer resources: block unauthorized users from accessing the system and block authorized users from accessing items to which they should not have access. CA Access Control also provides auditing tools that let you trace users' activities to track attempted misuse of the computer system.
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Sample Customers

RAK Bank, AXIS Bank, Reliance Capital, Kotak Life Insurance, MTS
Colruyt Group, Logicalis, TIS Inc.
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