CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager vs Symantec Directory comparison

The compared CyberArk and Broadcom solutions aren't in the same category. CyberArk is ranked #4 in PAM , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 2.4% mindshare in the category. Broadcom is ranked #3 in DS , and holds a 25.5% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of CyberArk users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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86% willing to recommend

Symantec Directory

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100% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager and Symantec Directory based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Endpoint Compliance (5th), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (4th), Anti-Malware Tools (5th), Application Control (3rd), Ransomware Protection (5th)

Symantec Directory

Average Rating

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Directory Servers (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is designed for Privileged Access Management (PAM) and holds a mindshare of 2.4%, down 3.5% compared to last year.
Symantec Directory, on the other hand, focuses on Directory Servers, holds 25.5% mindshare, up 1.8% since last year.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager	2.4%
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager	11.4%
Delinea Secret Server	4.9%
Other	81.3%

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Directory Servers Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Symantec Directory	25.5%
Ping Identity Platform	34.9%
Oracle OUD	20.3%
Other	19.299999999999997%

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Featured Reviews

Padmanabha Hegde

Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

MFA boosts protection and has blocking capabilities but dependency on other solutions complicates deployment

The main issues I experience are related to deployment, which requires dependency on other solutions like AD or SCCM. These tools need to be defined and synced with the client or agent and master, sometimes needing manual checks. The agent may have problems syncing, which complicates deployment, especially when users leave the organization, however, agents remain licensed since the server still maintains licenses. Additionally, compared to other endpoint managers like Thycotic, CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager lacks recording capabilities, which limits its functionality for critical applications. A feature that records activity, even when bypassing CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, would be beneficial.

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it_user558261

Annalyst Programmer at a energy/utilities company with 5,001-10,000 employees

We use it for internal-facing and external-facing website security.

The most valuable feature of this product is the enterprise-based security and the reliability that it comes with. Most of the people in this industry are using this product, so you are a victim of it since you need to use what everybody else is using and adopt it to your basic criteria.

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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

"The department management aspect of the solution is the most valuable aspect."

"The password rotation and the session recording are the most valuable features."

"The solution is scalable."

"We were able to reduce the number of privileged accounts by 50%, which helped to simplify our privileged access management environment."

"It has drastically reduced the attack surface for local administrative rights and the chance of escalation of privilege. We've removed, at this point, close to 98 percent of the local administrative accounts on workstations. If there were an incident, it would stop at that point and we'd be able to know."

"The solution's technical support is good."

"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager has significantly improved our security posture by preventing virus incidents and restricting users from downloading unwanted applications."

"We can do both server and endpoint protection."

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"Technical support has been excellent."

"The most valuable feature of this product is the enterprise-based security and the reliability that it comes with."

Cons

"The product needs a streamlined user interface; improvements to the user interface can enhance user experience and make the solution more intuitive to navigate."

"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager could be improved by simplifying the administration process, specifically when setting up policies and applications."

"The price of the solution should improve."

"A customization option is required for certain policies. For instance, if we need to stop PowerShell scripting, we have to create a different policy for that. Being able to create a sub-level policy within a top-level policy would be good."

"Technical support is slow to respond when we run into issues."

"Can be improved by allowing computers to be excluded from policies."

"It is hard to deal with technical support if you are not certified."

"The turnaround time of the support team is an area of concern where improvements are required."

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"The configuration management could be better. It’s not very straightforward and is awkward to work with."

"Something that is contributing to global development like social media. I know there is something today but if they could make it easier; instead of trying to figure things out."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I believe it's quite a reasonably priced solution. It's not very common to use CyberArk because it's a niche solution, but customers who are willing to control administrative accounts are willing to pay this money."

"It is an expensive solution."

"We pay about $17 per user."

"The tool's pricing is reasonable for customers."

"CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager has a very high price, so it's a one out of ten for me in terms of pricing."

"It's not at the lower end of the market. I think the price is reasonable considering the quality it delivers. It is a top-notch solution at a fair price point."

"The solution requires an annual license to use it. There can be some extra costs in some cases."

"Although I do not deal directly with the pricing, CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager is costly compared to other solutions. However, it offers beneficial features."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Government

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	17
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	18

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The most valuable feature of the solution is its performance.

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Also Known As

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CA Directory

Overview

CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager, a critical and foundational endpoint control addresses the underlying weaknesses of endpoint defenses against a privileged attacker and helps enterprises defend against these attacks through removing local admin rights, enforcing least privilege, and implementing foundational endpoint security controls across all Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints from hybrid to cloud environments.

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CyberArk

CA Directory is an easy-to-manage directory service with superior performance for read and write operations, transparent and distributed replication across any number of servers and automatic recovery for seamless failover and failback. With these market-leading capabilities, CA Directory provides a mature, standards-based platform for your application infrastructure that allows you to reduce your costs while still delivering superior user experience and improved business agility.

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