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Entrust Identity Essentials vs Thales Authenticators comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Entrust Identity Essentials
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
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Ranking in other categories
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) (10th)
Thales Authenticators
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
Authentication Systems (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Identity and Access Management solutions, they serve different purposes. Entrust Identity Essentials is designed for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and holds a mindshare of 2.8%, up 0.6% compared to last year.
Thales Authenticators, on the other hand, focuses on Authentication Systems, holds 2.4% mindshare, up 2.2% since last year.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Entrust Identity Essentials2.8%
Yubico YubiKey18.7%
RSA SecurID17.0%
Other61.5%
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Thales Authenticators2.4%
Microsoft Entra ID7.8%
Okta Platform5.0%
Other84.8%
Authentication Systems
 

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Gustavo Merighi - PeerSpot reviewer
Automation and Telecommunications Analyst at Grupo Energisa
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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Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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What needs improvement with Thales Authenticators?
Currently, the solution fulfills our requirements. We are very satisfied with its features, and do not have any specific ideas for improvement right now. Perhaps, in the future, three-factor authen...
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 to their laptops or PCs. This is our primary use case.
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 definitely recommend Thales to others for its reliability and features. I'd rate ...
 

Also Known As

SMS PASSCODE
Gemalto Ezio, Ezio, Gemalto Authenticators, SafeNet Authentication Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik, AVEA, AZ Klina, Bashneft, BSR, Coop, Day Group, DEME, Digitale Gardemoen iks, Herbert Smith Freehills, Holstebro Kommune, Horten, Ikano, Intersport, JB Hifi, King Faisal special hospital and research center, Leaseplan, McDonald's, NSB, NZ Telecom, Orkla, Postnord, Rom Telecom, Slater and Gordon, Supercell, Transgrid, UPM, Widex
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