CA Asset Portfolio Management vs FireMon Asset Manager comparison

Broadcom and FireMon are both solutions in the IT Asset Management category. Broadcom is ranked #14, while FireMon is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.7. Broadcom holds a 2.1% mindshare in IAM, compared to FireMon’s 0.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of FireMon users who would recommend it.

CA Asset Portfolio Management

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

CA Asset Portfolio Management and FireMon Asset Manager compete in asset management. CA Asset Portfolio Management is preferred for pricing and support, while FireMon Asset Manager is often favored for its advanced features.

Features: CA Asset Portfolio Management offers robust tracking, reporting features, and comprehensive asset lifecycle management. FireMon Asset Manager provides advanced threat detection, network visibility, and security capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: CA Asset Portfolio Management is easy to deploy and supported by strong customer service, suited for enterprises with limited IT resources. FireMon Asset Manager has a complex deployment process but offers extensive support, ideal for IT-savvy organizations.

Pricing and ROI: CA Asset Portfolio Management has lower setup costs and efficient budget management with quicker ROI. FireMon Asset Manager, though more expensive initially, delivers significant long-term ROI through enhanced security features.

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Categories and Ranking

CA Asset Portfolio Management

Ranking in IT Asset Management

14th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

License Management (6th)

FireMon Asset Manager

Ranking in IT Asset Management

11th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Network Management Applications (17th), Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management (CAASM) (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the IT Asset Management category, the mindshare of CA Asset Portfolio Management is 2.1%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of FireMon Asset Manager is 0.7%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

IT Asset Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
FireMon Asset Manager	0.7%
CA Asset Portfolio Management	2.1%
Other	97.2%

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Enterprise systems management team lead

Integrates well, highly stable, and scalable

CA Asset Portfolio Management can improve the uploading of batch information. I have to upload large amounts of information and it can take a long time to finish. There are some other solutions that are better, such as Micro Focus. We have approximately 10,000 PCs that we are busy processing and we have to upload information to them but when we use this solution it is complex. When we use Micro Focus it is better.

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Arthur Neumann

Director of Delivery for IT and Cybersecurity at IMRI

Quickly discovers large IP address spaces, integrates seamlessly, and is easy to maintain

The fact that Asset Manager provides us with accurate updated asset information and details, is important for us. When FireMon Asset Manager is properly configured the data it provides is comprehensive. I have used Asset Manager to create dashboards for certificate monitoring to identify out-of-date certificates. I've also used it for operational technology, like industrial control system-type monitoring. They work well. They're a great resource when we're trying to learn more about our network, find a gap, or discover if something isn't being monitored that we need to be monitoring. The speed at which Asset Manager can discover large IP address spaces is impressive. It discovers things relatively quickly and with relatively minimal configuration and setup. Asset Manager's benefits became evident soon after implementation. Real-time data provided immediate clarity; even simple queries quickly demonstrated its value. Asset Manager identified unauthorized devices on the network, prompting a review of connections between various generative networks. In simpler terms, I discovered unexpected devices, addressed a potential security breach by isolating them, and identified additional unauthorized connections. This has a clear impact on overall network security. We have configured FireMon APIs for alerting.

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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

"When we chose the CA product, it was the best product for all the tasks we had to do."

"You could also look for software that is no longer being used and you can re-deploy the software, so then you save from a purchasing standpoint because you don't have to buy the software again."

"It's easy to integrate with our system information."

"Cost, time, and risks that relate to auditing of compliance are greatly reduced with the use of IT asset manager."

"Reduces software cost. Reduces the risk of software audits."

"My organization now understands what type of products they have: warranties, how long the warranties last, depreciation; we never really knew what our depreciation values were, so it was really nice to have that on hand as well, and it gives us a better view of our hardware, which is really beneficial."

"You build the items one time and then you have your discovery that's coming in and the system will let you know whether or not you're out of compliance."

"With the CA Asset Management tool, we have the ability to very quickly find our software compliance, so now, as an ongoing process, we know exactly where we stand with software and the opportunities that we have in our environment."

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"It offers a single platform for managing firewalls of different brands and simplifies policy deployment and auditing. It helps push policies to different firewalls, and it also helps with policy auditing."

"The most valuable feature is the change modules. Whenever there is a change in the firewall, it automatically reflects on FireMon."

"The most valuable aspects of FireMon Asset Manager are its integrations and its ability to passively monitor the network for unknown assets."

Cons

"CA SAM is not a CA product. The vendor is Aspera and CA is the distributor, so support is difficult. It's more difficult to get a good response."

"I'd like to see end-of-life information on software products."

"Very complex to setup with Human Resource, help desk, procurement, and supply chain systems."

"The UI, even though they upgraded the UI, it's still kind of dated, it's a little bit convoluted to use. It's not like something that you can sit down and automatically understand how to use it."

"I would like to see more control over audit trail features, where you can turn on and off fields."

"CA SAM is not a CA product. The vendor is Aspera and CA is the distributor, so support is difficult."

"CA Asset Portfolio Management can improve the uploading of batch information. I have to upload large amounts of information and it can take a long time to finish."

"Keeping the catalog updated and having more titles in the catalog is helpful, because the more items that are in the catalog, your process goes faster because you don't have to manually build all the entitlements."

More CA Asset Portfolio Management cons

"It is not very good at monitoring the Check Point firewall, but it works very well with other firewalls such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco ASA."

"While passive discovery remains important, active retrieval of asset details would be valuable, and this functionality is starting to be implemented, as I've observed in recent updates but it is not fully there yet."

"The discovery process could be improved. If incorrect credentials are entered, it should give an error message. That would make our work easy rather than having to troubleshoot why the issue is occurring."

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"FireMon Asset Manager's pricing has been reasonable and has worked well for us from a licensing standpoint."

"FireMon is more expensive than other brands but justified by its comprehensive feature set. It includes several functions that might require additional subscriptions in other solutions."

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Large Enterprise	8

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for FireMon Asset Manager?

FireMon is more expensive than other brands but justified by its comprehensive feature set. It includes several functions that might require additional subscriptions in other solutions.

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What needs improvement with FireMon Asset Manager?

We used FireMon Asset Manager only for the firewalls. It could not always discover, so we had to go in and add it manually. The discovery was not always consistent. At times it worked, and at times...

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What is your primary use case for FireMon Asset Manager?

We used FireMon Asset Manager for 12 clients. We used it for firewall audits and rule changes.

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Also Known As

CA IT Asset Manager, CA Asset Manager, ITAM, IT Asset Manager, CA SAM, CA Software Asset Manager, Asset Portfolio Management, Asset Portfolio Manager

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Overview

CA Asset Manager gives you the confidence to deliver real business value throughout the asset lifecycle by enabling essential business functions such as
procurement, contract, vendor, license and financial management across your enterprise IT asset base. CA Asset Manager has recognized technology leadership in the areas of financial and contract management, and it is also an IT asset management market share leader.

Learn More: https://www.ca.com/us/products...

Broadcom

FireMon Asset Manager provides insightful monitoring and management of your network assets, helping organizations maintain security compliance and optimize asset usage effectively.

FireMon Asset Manager offers a comprehensive view of network assets, assisting in identifying security compliance gaps and optimizing resource utilization. Designed for enterprises requiring robust asset monitoring, it ensures efficient tracking, enabling proactive threat management and policy adherence across digital environments.

What are the important features of FireMon Asset Manager?

Real-Time Monitoring: Continuously tracks network assets to provide up-to-date security insights.
Compliance Assurance: Ensures assets meet security policies and regulatory requirements.
Reporting Capabilities: Offers detailed reports for better visibility and analysis of network assets.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from FireMon Asset Manager?

Enhanced Security Posture: By maintaining compliance and identifying vulnerabilities, it minimizes risks.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlines asset management, reducing manual interventions and resource wastage.
Cost Savings: Prevents potential security incidents, saving costs related to breaches and non-compliance fines.

In industries like finance and healthcare, FireMon Asset Manager plays a crucial role by providing meticulous asset tracking essential for maintaining stringent compliance requirements. It enables organizations to swiftly adapt to changing regulations and safeguard sensitive information effectively.

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Sample Customers

First Horizon National Corporation, Logicalis, Racing and Wagering Western Australia

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