CrowdStrike Identity Protection vs Microsoft Active Directory comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

CrowdStrike Identity Protec...
Ranking in Active Directory Management
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Identity Management (IM) (19th)
Microsoft Active Directory
Ranking in Active Directory Management
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
Single Sign-On (SSO) (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2024, in the Active Directory Management category, the mindshare of CrowdStrike Identity Protection is 7.7%, up from 6.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Active Directory is 3.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Active Directory Management
Unique Categories:
Identity Management (IM)
2.1%
Single Sign-On (SSO)
4.8%
 

Featured Reviews

PJ
Jun 5, 2024
Works with Office 365 and helps to manage threats
I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. I would recommend it to others. However, it's crucial to understand areas where the product might not provide coverage and how to mitigate those gaps. For example, it covers endpoints, networks, and Office 365 environments, but are there other areas in the attack surface that it doesn't address well? It's essential to be aware of any potential gaps upfront. The solution helps in preventing incidents. However, it's challenging to quantify the exact impact because we don't know what would have happened without it. It's similar to having insurance for your house.
Artem  Ponomarenko - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 10, 2023
Useful group policy management, scales well, and high availability
I use Microsoft Active Directory for user and computer management Microsoft Active Directory implementation allows us to save time for user management. Single sign-on with enterprise applications improves our security. The most valuable features of Microsoft Active Directory are the management…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The main feature we rely on is the product's intelligence. We appreciate the advice from the team during implementation. One of the main reasons we chose this product is its compatibility with Office 365."
"Technical support is helpful."
"One advantage of Active Directory is that you can sync it with Microsoft Office 365, so you can manage on-premise and cloud operations, which can have different requirements. The flexibility of a hybrid management solution is valuable."
"The solution is easy to install and has good reliability."
"I think the main reason we are using Active Directory for SSO Office for single time and for intake integrity capability to other services."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Active Directory is the ability to search for computers and users. While I do not have administrative privileges to reset passwords, I can view user information such as department, and communicate with someone who can make the changes."
"It's quite easy to integrate into other directories."
"One noteworthy aspect we discovered is the ability to exercise tight control over systems, specifically Windows PCs. This pertains to the management of policies, usage patterns, and user access on these devices, particularly within the framework of Active Directory which is extremely well thought. This actually works better with on-premises solutions. However, as the global trend shifts towards cloud and hybrid environments, Active Directory and its use is diminishing. Yet, it hasn't entirely lost its relevance and remains a presence that cannot be entirely disregarded."
"It is very user-friendly."
 

Cons

"Improvement is always possible. It's challenging to gauge how much future mitigation is provided, especially since we've only been using the product for about one and a half years. Every product faces this challenge because nothing is ever completely foolproof. So, besides relying on technology, we also focus on increasing our staff's awareness of security issues. Feedback from my colleagues suggests that the reporting and dashboarding of incidents could be improved."
"The interface for logs should be user-friendly and allow for enhanced filtering to drill down to incidents."
"The solution should maintain the infrastructure according to the period you are in and the security changes."
"I would like to see more integration with cloud-based applications. This would make it easier to manage users and devices across multiple platforms."
"There has been a change in the layout of the user information. Previously, I had to go to properties to view the information, but now it is displayed directly below the search results. It takes some time to get used to."
"I did not have a good experience with the product's tech support. First-level support takes a lot of time since they ask many questions."
"The interface hasn't changed much over the years. It's suitable for my tastes, but that doesn't mean everybody likes it."
"It could be more stable."
"The product must provide remote password reset features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We have to purchase a license for the solution."
"Active Directory is an expensive solution, primarily due to Microsoft's licensing model. This licensing approach includes paying for server licenses as well as for each computer that connects to it. However, when working with the Azure cloud, there is no cost for the server. This is profitable and one of the main reasons why Azure Cloud and other cloud-based solutions are being used more."
"I rate the product’s pricing a five out of ten."
"We purchase the license for the solution on a yearly basis."
"Microsoft Active Directory is not an expensive solution."
"My company makes payments every quarter towards the licensing costs of the product."
"The price of Microsoft Active Directory could improve. We pay annually for the solution."
"The license is perpetual and the cost is minimal. If you purchase Microsoft Windows then Microsoft Active Directory comes with the package."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with CrowdStrike Identity Protection?
Improvement is always possible. It's challenging to gauge how much future mitigation is provided, especially since we've only been using the product for about one and a half years. Every product fa...
What is your primary use case for CrowdStrike Identity Protection?
The tool helps to increase security because the threats we face keep changing, so we need better protection. In the past, we've faced some attacks on our network, and while we managed to deal with ...
What advice do you have for others considering CrowdStrike Identity Protection?
I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. I would recommend it to others. However, it's crucial to understand areas where the product might not provide coverage and how to mitigate those gaps...
What do you like most about Microsoft Active Directory?
The solution is easy to install and has good reliability.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Active Directory?
The solution should maintain the infrastructure according to the period you are in and the security changes.
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Active Directory?
Microsoft Active Directory is an authentication infrastructure.
 

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