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BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management vs Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.9
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management offers ROI through compliance, security, cost savings, and efficient PAM benefits on Microsoft Azure.
Sentiment score
7.1
Cisco Identity Services Engine enhances security, simplifies operations, and reduces costs while boosting productivity and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Sentiment score
7.1
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud reduces costs, automates access, enhances productivity, and achieves ROI within 14 to 18 months.
Money saving is the main part because every organization tries to reduce their costs.
System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
Direct comparisons with Forescout reveal up to 30% to 40% difference in cost savings.
Service Line Manager (Service Operations Expert) - Network Access Control at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.1
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management support is positively rated for expertise but could improve response times, especially in Pacific time.
Sentiment score
6.7
Cisco ISE support is highly rated for knowledge and responsiveness but struggles with response times and communication challenges.
Sentiment score
5.3
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offers praised support with weekend availability, though regional and language challenges may occur.
Support is critical, especially when challenges arise related to PAM.
Solution Architect at FVC
They offer support around the clock, and responses are generally quick.
CEO at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
BeyondTrust support is reliable.
System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
I rate the technical support as one out of ten.
Service Line Manager (Service Operations Expert) - Network Access Control at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees
Cisco support has pretty good teams for support and every time we had good answers and we could somehow solve the issues we had.
Network and Technology Information Manager at Akkodis
Sometimes it's challenging to identify which support team is responsible for certain issues, which is a significant concern.
Solution Architect, Presales Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
SailPoint's team consists of specialists who handle tickets without needing to depend on other teams.
Technical Support Analyst at CLSA
Sometimes, the support is slow, and they often suggest resorting to expert services.
Vice President Sales at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
Technical support is very good.
Senior Manager Cybersecurity at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management scales effectively, supports large networks, and integrates easily, meeting enterprise-level needs efficiently.
Sentiment score
7.3
Cisco ISE supports smooth scalability for diverse enterprises, but virtualization and hardware challenges may require strategic solutions.
Sentiment score
7.1
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is scalable, supporting millions of identities, though may require extra resources and faces Java memory challenges.
The initial understanding of the environment is crucial, followed by a simple deployment process.
Solution Architect at FVC
Factors like architecture, business nature, and legal limitations such as GDPR affect it.
Service Line Manager (Service Operations Expert) - Network Access Control at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees
However, you can have some latency issues depending on where your devices are.
Network and Technology Information Manager at Akkodis
The solution scales well as long as we provide the necessary resources.
Vice President Sales at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
The solution is scalable and can be upgraded to accommodate increased user counts.
Technical Project Manager & Senior Security Architect at Tech Mahindra Limited
SailPoint is scalable, though challenges exist in terms of workflow and user interface design.
Technical Support Analyst at CLSA
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is stable and excels in cloud deployments, with minor configuration-related issues noted.
Sentiment score
7.7
Cisco ISE is stable and reliable, but large deployments may face challenges, requiring proper configuration and effective support.
Sentiment score
7.9
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is stable, with high reliability ratings, minor issues, and seamless integration fostering user satisfaction.
The appliances are stable, and there are no significant issues with backups or recovery.
CEO at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management is very easy to use; if you know the process of cybersecurity, you will not experience downtime.
Presales Engineer at SAUDI PARAMOUNT COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is considered very reliable and stable.
Solution Architect, Presales Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
The stability of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is poor for certain use cases, like authentication.
Service Line Manager (Service Operations Expert) - Network Access Control at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees
Sometimes when we have upgrades or failovers with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), we had some minor issues.
Network and Technology Information Manager at Akkodis
IdentityIQ deserves a rating of 12 out of ten for stability.
Vice President Sales at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
The version I use now is very stable, especially compared to previous versions like eight point zero and eight point one.
Specialist Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management needs UI enhancement, better OS integration, smoother deployment, improved support, and streamlined policy management.
Cisco ISE is hindered by complexity, compatibility issues, costly licensing, and needs improvements in usability, support, and performance.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is costly, complex, and lacks user-friendliness, necessitating better automation, support, customization, and integration.
The ability to view recorded live sessions of specific users is a crucial benefit.
Solution Architect at FVC
There is a need for better MQ integration with DevOps and improvements in architecture.
CEO at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
This product is highly ranked on Gartner, Peers, and other review sites.
System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
The whole setup works well with Cisco access points and Cisco switches, but when you have multiple vendors in the environment, such as HP switches or access points like Aruba, you'll find they will not work well with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE).
Technical Services Lead at Telenet Solutions
Pricing can be more expensive compared to other vendors, and there is a significant price gap observed, which doesn't seem justified by some specific features.
Solution Architect, Presales Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
They are very poor in asset classification and should focus on improving the preauthentication profiling, especially for NAC use cases.
Service Line Manager (Service Operations Expert) - Network Access Control at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees
SailPoint lacks some features like privileged account management and access management features found in products like Okta.
Technical Project Manager & Senior Security Architect at Tech Mahindra Limited
I find raising a ticket to be too complex, which could be improved for better user-friendliness.
Technical Support Analyst at CLSA
We have also put our enhancement request, and the SailPoint team has accepted that the feature is not available and plans to include it going forward.
Senior Manager Cybersecurity at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
 

Setup Cost

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management offers complex, competitive pricing with varying licensing models, recommended for negotiation and fixed-price deals.
Cisco ISE pricing is complex and costly, with strong vendor partnerships needed for discounts, favoring large enterprises over smaller businesses.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is costly, with varying prices and separate fees, but offers discounts for long-term plans.
If a solution fits a customer's budget, considerations must be made that it may not have all the features of more expensive solutions.
Solution Architect at FVC
Compared to other solutions like HPE ClearPass, Cisco is more costly, and the conversation suggests a possible forty percent price gap compared to competitors.
Solution Architect, Presales Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
The license costs can range between $50,000 to $100,000 per year for enterprises.
Technical Services Lead at Telenet Solutions
Cloud solutions are expensive, while on-prem setups with shared environments are cheaper but not effective.
Service Line Manager (Service Operations Expert) - Network Access Control at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees
SailPoint is cheaper than ServiceNow, which is very expensive.
Technical Support Analyst at CLSA
The pricing of SailPoint could be better.
Vice President Sales at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
The costs are slightly higher than SailPoint IQ due to included charges for maintenance.
Technical Project Manager & Senior Security Architect at Tech Mahindra Limited
 

Valuable Features

BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management enhances security with granular control, integration, and features like asset discovery and threat detection.
Cisco ISE excels in security, network access control, and integration, offering adaptability, scalability, and centralized management for organizations.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud offers intuitive UI, fast deployment, extensive connectors, and strong compliance with AI-enhanced automated identity management.
Another important aspect is the ability to move the solution to the cloud or install it on-premises, offering my customers flexibility.
CEO at a non-tech company with 11-50 employees
When any unauthorized user makes an attempt, it notifies the administrators.
System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
For security purposes in BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, when employees are working in the system, we can make a recording of the video, showing the modifications and configurations they made, allowing us to see everything.
Presales Engineer at SAUDI PARAMOUNT COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) offers authentication using RADIUS, enhancing network security by separating and segregating networks.
Technical Services Lead at Telenet Solutions
There is value because it helps us secure the network and prevents certain things from happening which could cause financial loss.
Ag Systems & Networks Head at UNBS
The adaptability of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) policy enforcement can fit to the site we have depending on which kind of devices we have on site and then the needs for authentication, granting access and then assigning each device into its correct network for segmentation.
Network and Technology Information Manager at Akkodis
The automation of provisioning and deprovisioning, managing contractors, temporary users, and the overall automation factor is fantastic.
Vice President Sales at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
The solution can be customized to adapt the workflow to our industry, offering considerable flexibility.
Specialist Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
From a project management point of view, the tool supports audit success with features to segregate permanent and contractor employees, integrate with HR systems, and indicate other sources for contractors.
Senior Manager Cybersecurity at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
 

Mindshare comparison

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management3.1%
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager10.4%
Delinea Secret Server4.5%
Other82.0%
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Network Access Control (NAC) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)19.4%
Aruba ClearPass18.5%
Fortinet FortiNAC14.5%
Other47.6%
Network Access Control (NAC)
Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud29.6%
Saviynt Identity Cloud17.7%
Omada Identity12.1%
Other40.6%
Identity Governance Administration (IGA)
 

Featured Reviews

Md Abdul Hakim - PeerSpot reviewer
System Engineer at Corporate Projukti Limited
Offers solid performance and user adaptability but needs better pricing options and local support
BeyondTrust is a strong, compliance-driven solution with excellent market recognition (Gartner, Peers, etc.), making it appealing for Bangladeshi enterprises. However, some key improvements could accelerate adoption: Areas for Improvement: Pricing & Local Affordability While the product’s capabilities justify its value, cost remains a barrier for many Bangladeshi organizations. Competitive pricing or regional discounts would make it more accessible. Local Support & Partnerships Currently, lack of local partners or trainers creates delays in support, implementation, and pricing negotiations. Establishing a Bangladesh-based support team or authorized resellers would improve responsiveness and trust. Enhanced Onboarding & Training Offering localized training programs (in Bengali/English) and documentation would help IT teams deploy and manage the solution more efficiently. Recommendations for Next Release: Introduce tiered pricing for emerging markets like Bangladesh. Develop a partner network in Bangladesh for faster service and sales. Add simplified dashboards for easier monitoring by non-technical staff. Final Note: BeyondTrust is already a top-tier PAM solution, but addressing these gaps would solidify its leadership in Bangladesh’s growing cybersecurity market.
NF
Network and Technology Information Manager at Akkodis
Has improved authentication management and simplified visitor network access
The log capacity in Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could be enhanced because today natively on the ISE can only have a look at the logs from the day before. You cannot search into the oldest logs; you have to use another tool for that. This can be blocking if you don't have any log consolidation solution. To do a search for an issue or something that happened two days ago, you cannot search directly in there. The capacity of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) could be enhanced. Something between one week and one month for the log capacity would be nice.
ND
Principle at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
User access management excels but needs enhancements with integration capabilities
I was aware of that because I used to manage these solutions earlier on, but it was purchased by the Procurement team, so I was not involved in any of those.There are certain details I may not be able to disclose currently, but we can speak in general about a number of products and tools that are ongoing. I have not been using access management controls here, so I don't have the latest features or details or hands-on experience in that space. I cannot share all the details about the improvements in security operations since we were exploring some products, but I'm familiar with Saviynt as I was one of their partners for other solutions, and currently, I cannot disclose a lot of performance related to my current roles.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise15
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business45
Midsize Enterprise32
Large Enterprise91
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise43
 

Questions from the Community

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?
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What needs improvement with BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management?
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What advice do you have for others considering SailPoint IdentityIQ?
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Also Known As

BeyondTrust PowerBroker, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Windows, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Mac, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Linux, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management for Unix, Avecto Defendpoint
Cisco ISE
IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aera Energy LLC, Care New England, James Madison University
Aegean Motorway, BC Hydro, Beachbody, Bucks County Intermediate Unit , Cisco IT, Derby City Council, Global Banking Customer, Gobierno de Castilla-La Mancha, Houston Methodist, Linz AG, London Hydro, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Molina Healthcare, MST Systems, New South Wales Rural Fire Service, Reykjavik University, Wildau University
Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL
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