F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs Ivanti NAC comparison

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We performed a comparison between F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) and Ivanti NAC based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Access Control (NAC) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs. Ivanti NAC Report (Updated: May 2024).
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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use.
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Pros
"In my opinion, the GUI is perfect with the configuration options provided. F5 BIG-IP has given customization options and policy configuration tools in the GUI. It's good and good enough to work.""This is a product that is easy to install and integrate, and it is simple to use.""The tool is reliable and easy to configure.""The most valuable feature is the virtual IP creation. It's our most frequently used feature.""The performance of the solution is valuable.""The load balancing features are valuable.""F5 BIG-IP APM is relatively easy to use.""The portal access was very good."

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"Ivanti NAC's most valuable feature is reasonable pricing.""The profiler option allows me to see every detail in a systematic manner from a switch. I can choose the switch and I can see the port NAC address and time.""Integration with other vendors is possible."

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Cons
"I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal.""The solution is quite costly.""We do not have knowledgeable support teams locally.""The price of this product can be improved.""The operational deployment is not great.""F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager has room for improvement in integration with other products.""In my opinion, the GUI side needs some improvement based on my usage. Sometimes, it doesn't work as efficiently as the CLI side.""The initial setup was complex."

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"The documentation needs to be improved. There are a lot of details that are missed which makes it confusing.""At some point, the server got cached and we faced several issues that impacted our customers. We would like to have this resolved.""The product's performance needs improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Recently, they have simplified the licensing"
  • "The product is very expensive."
  • "The tool is a little bit expensive."
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  • "The product is cost-effective."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:In my opinion, the GUI is perfect with the configuration options provided. F5 BIG-IP has given customization options and policy configuration tools in the GUI. It's good and good enough to work.
    Top Answer:The tool is a little bit expensive. I rate the pricing a six out of ten.
    Top Answer:I'd suggest improved documentation integration directly within the GUI. Right now, finding comprehensive documentation often requires going to external websites like the community portal. In the APM… more »
    Top Answer:Ivanti NAC's most valuable feature is reasonable pricing.
    Top Answer:The product's performance needs improvement.
    Top Answer:Pulse Policy Secure provides security to local networks. They have multiple ways to enforce their NAC servers like SNMP enforcement. They can use either the ACL enforcement, NAC enforcement or .onex… more »
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    Also Known As
    F5 Access Policy Manager
    Pulse Policy Secure
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    Overview

    F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is an access management proxy solution for managing global access to the enterprise networks, cloud providers, applications, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Through a single management interface, BIG-IP APM consolidates remote, mobile, network, virtual, and web access. 

    BIG-IP APM can also serve as a bridge between modern and classic authentication and authorization protocols and methods. For applications which are unable to support modern authentication and authorization protocols, like SAML and OAuth with OIDC, but which do support classic authentication methods, BIG-IP APM converts user credentials to the appropriate authentication standard supported by the application.

    BIG-IP APM Benefits:

    • Ease of use
    • Flexibility
    • Ability to integrate with other systems
    • Security features
    • Granular access control
    • Responsive and helpful support team

    BIG-IP APM Features:

    • Support for Identity Aware Proxy (IAP) enabling Zero Trust application access
    • Context-based authorization with dynamic L4/L7 ACLs
    • Integration with third-party MFA solutions
    • DTLS 2.0 mode for delivering and securing applications
    • SAML 2.0 identity federation support
    • Support for OAuth 2.0 authorization protocol
    • SSO support for classic authentication (Kerberos, header- based, etc.), credential caching, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0, and FIDO2 (U2F)
    • AAA server authentication and high-availability
    • Integration with leading IAM vendor products (Microsoft, Okta, Ping Identity)
    • BIG IP Edge Client and F5 Access integrate with VMware Horizon ONE (AirWatch), Microsoft Intune and IBM MaaS360
    • Risk-based access leveraging third-party UEBA and risk engines (HTTP Connector)

    Reviews from Real Users

    Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by BIG-IP APM users.

    Mahmmoud Rabie, Senior Site Reliability Engineer, writes that BIG-IP APM is "A highly stable solution for load balancing, but the initial setup is complex."

    Clyde LivingstonSenior Process Specialist at Telstra, says that BIG-IP APM is "Easy to use, useful access remotely, but lacking stability."

    Chris LamSenior Solution Consultant at Macroview Telecom Limited, states that BIG-IP APM is "Useful for remote access VPN and VPI integration with VMware.

    Dynamic endpoint policy enforcement and access control, seamless roaming from VPN to on-premises and more.
    Sample Customers
    City Bank, Ricacorp Properties, Miele, American Systems, Bangladesh Post Office
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    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider27%
    Media Company18%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm18%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Retailer7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business50%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs. Ivanti NAC
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs. Ivanti NAC and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is ranked 7th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 13 reviews while Ivanti NAC is ranked 13th in Network Access Control (NAC) with 3 reviews. F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is rated 8.2, while Ivanti NAC is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) writes " Facilitates packet inspection, modification, and offloading and offers visibility and troubleshooting capabilities, allowing for pre-production server testing". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Ivanti NAC writes "Affordable product with an easy initial setup process". F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is most compared with Citrix Gateway, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Ivanti Connect Secure and Microsoft Remote Desktop Services, whereas Ivanti NAC is most compared with Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Aruba ClearPass, Forescout Platform and Fortinet FortiNAC. See our F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) vs. Ivanti NAC report.

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