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CyberArk Secrets Management vs Delinea Secret Server comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Secrets Management
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
15th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Access Management (17th)
Delinea Secret Server
Ranking in Enterprise Password Managers
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
Privileged Access Management (PAM) (2nd)
 

Featured Reviews

RJ
Helps with compliance and improves operational flexibility
We have had both on-premises and SaaS models. The on-premise setup was a little difficult, but now that it has been moved to the SaaS model, everything is controlled by CyberArk. We just go and do our work. The initial on-premises setup took two weeks because it was an integrated effort. I had to spin up the servers and bring in the CyberArk Secrets Management resource to deploy the scripts. I then had to open networks and firewalls between CyberArk Secrets Management's on-premise servers and the application server. In the initial phase, it took two to three weeks, but it became easier when moving to the SaaS model. In terms of maintenance, it requires patching or upgrades, which happens one day in a month. If there is a failure, we have to roll back and try once again, which takes more time, but if everything goes smoothly, there is three to five hours of downtime.
Avinash Gopu. - PeerSpot reviewer
Effective for password rotation policies triggered by audit requirements, it helps maintain compliance standards and seamless integration with third-party tools
The "App to App" feature has been most impactful. It allows secure communication between applications without requiring direct user access, which is crucial for several applications. Additionally, working in the finance department, we are heavily focused on enhancing audit reporting and compliance. So, the GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) capabilities of Delinea Secret Server have also been crucial for us. We implemented a custom reporting system that can automatically send reports to auditors daily, weekly, or according to your organization's needs. We also upgraded the audit role within Secret Server, allowing auditors to access and analyze the reports directly. Additionally, Secret Server provides comprehensive logging capabilities. Auditors can see what data users access, their access levels, and their activities, including check-in and check-out times. Furthermore, Secret Server helped us manage privileged, elevated access, which we call "K2K." As the lead for this project, I could identify users with the highest access levels and implement specific policies to monitor their activity on servers.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"With CyberArk Secrets Management, we were able to resolve the automatic change of the passwords based on timelines. We were also able to retrieve the passwords in an encrypted format by utilizing the CyberArk platform, which was not provided to us by UiPath."
"It's vital for effectively managing and securing my credentials."
"CyberArk's support team is knowledgeable and helpful, consistently responding on time."
"CyberArk Secrets Management is a critical solution for strengthening our security posture."
"The automatic rotation of the password is the top feature."
"One of the most important features for us is the system's performance, particularly its speed of retrieving secrets."
"There has been no downtime this year."
"The most valuable feature is session monitoring."
"The GUI interface is well-designed and user-friendly."
"The discovery engine is really robust and flexible. It had some session management features that are better compared to some other vendors. Overall the GUI is very good and straightforward to operate compared to other solutions. For example, CyberArk and Hitachi tend to be hard to navigate."
"The technical support services are excellent."
"The privileged access management, which is the Safe Access Model is the most valuable feature."
"Delinea Secret Server is a cost-effective solution."
"I find it really easy and computer confident, and the experience with the product is really good. Additionally, customizations are easy."
 

Cons

"We occasionally experience incidents that delay password injection back into the script."
"Implementation was complex and required professional services."
"Implementing it and ensuring seamless password rotations present challenges."
"The password search feature and integration between different vaults could be enhanced. For instance, when updating passwords in both lower and higher environment vaults, improvement is required in search and upgrade functions."
"We did not have a good experience with technical support because their numerous processes caused delays in engaging, leading to project delays or issues with production."
"Improvements for CyberArk Secrets Management include enhanced documentation with more use cases and step-by-step integration guides."
"An area for improvement in Delinea Secret Server is its integration with ICAP servers."
"When working with larger enterprises Thycotic Secret Server becomes a little cumbersome to work with because they do not allow as much flexibility as some of the other competitors, such as CyberArk. Thycotic Secret Server could improve by being more flexible when it comes to customization, and increase the number of API integrations."
"It would be better if they had a Linux version of the secret server."
"The tool should integrate additional features like OCR."
"They could improve the container platform and SPO."
"One of the things that we want is to be able to do some of the management of it using APIs."
"I don't know what kind of a cryptographic it uses to encrypt the password but it should be one of the stronger ones. Some of the cryptos have been accessed by hackers."
"The integration with the ticketing system ServiceNow is complex."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"CyberArk Secrets Management has a moderate pricing structure based on a per-tenant licensing model rather than a per-user account model like their PAM solution."
"It is in the middle. It is neither very cheap nor very expensive, so I would place it in the middle."
"It isn't terribly expensive."
"There is an annual license needed to use Delinea Secret Server."
"There are different plans and additional licensing costs that can be instituted for add-ons."
"Most customers opt for a yearly license."
"The tool's pricing is expensive."
"The price of this solution is good."
"It is very expensive, and its price should be lower."
"When comparing the price of Thycotic Secret Server with other solutions it is reasonable."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
36%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Secrets Management?
It is in the middle. It is neither very cheap nor very expensive, so I would place it in the middle.
What needs improvement with CyberArk Secrets Management?
The user interface can be improved, and with new platforms emerging, CyberArk Secrets Management could integrate with them. The password search feature and integration between different vaults coul...
What is your primary use case for CyberArk Secrets Management?
We own a robotic process automation platform called UiPath. We use CyberArk Secrets Management to bring the credentials into robotic process automation for the bots during runtime.
Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats
This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpo...
What do you like most about Delinea Secret Server?
The privileged access management module is the most reliable feature.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Delinea Secret Server?
If you're requesting licenses or pricing, then you have to fill out a questionnaire that they try to gain insight into what your environment is like, what you're trying to discover, and what you're...
 

Also Known As

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Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server
 

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Sample Customers

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Secure-24, University of San Diego, International Rescue Committee, San Francisco Ballet, Perkins Coie, University of San Diego, D.S.S. Limited, Turbo's Hoet, Eclipse Computing, Cathay Bank, Stellarise, J&R Consulting
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