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CRYPTOCARD BlackShield vs RSA Authentication Manager vs Thales Authenticators comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of CRYPTOCARD BlackShield is 0.1%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Authentication Manager is 1.9%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Thales Authenticators is 2.3%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Akinwale Sekiteri - PeerSpot reviewer
A highly effective and versatile solution that excels in terms of security, integration, scalability, and customer support
I highly recommend it because when you compare RSA with other products, it has consistently stood out. In the past, one area where people encountered challenges was in terms of price flexibility, but it significantly improved. You can now negotiate, discuss terms, and work with it to achieve a pricing arrangement that suits your needs, and if they recognize you as a loyal customer, they are more than willing to accommodate your requirements and reach mutually agreeable terms. Overall, I would rate it around nine out of ten when considering factors like durability, data performance, scalability, integration, and security, and excels in these areas.
Gustavo Merighi - PeerSpot reviewer
Has an easy-to-use management interface and a straightforward initial setup process
Our primary use cases include multifactor authentication for VPN connections and access to security tools like jump servers and firewalls. We also use it to enhance security measures in an enterprise environment The most valuable feature is the YAML 2.0 integration. It has an easy-to-use…
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
17%
Government
15%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
 

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What do you like most about RSA Authentication Manager?
It stands out as a comprehensive and adaptable solution that excels in both on-premises and cloud-based authenticatio...
What needs improvement with RSA Authentication Manager?
RSA Authentication Manager is perfect. We do not see current missing products or enhancements yet emphasize the impor...
What is your primary use case for RSA Authentication Manager?
We use RSA Authentication Manager for web applications and internal applications. We have a number of applications co...
What needs improvement with Thales Authenticators?
Currently, the solution fulfills our requirements. We are very satisfied with its features, and do not have any speci...
What is your primary use case for Thales Authenticators?
Our employees, whether working on-site or remotely, use Thales Authenticators for two-factor authentication to log in...
What advice do you have for others considering Thales Authenticators?
From our past years of experience, the solution is very smooth, and we have had a good experience with it. We would d...
 

Also Known As

BlackShield
ACE/Server
Gemalto Ezio, Ezio, Gemalto Authenticators, SafeNet Authentication Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Fujitsu, Cisco, Kodak, Honeywell, Canon, BT, Airbus, Pitney Bowes, Philips, Ericsson, Texas Instruments, Sungard, Shell, Bae Systems, Epson, Brocade, Siemens
Tiera, Fred Loya, BRE Leasing, ADP, BlueFort Security, New Hanover County
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