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We performed a comparison between IBM Security Secret Server and ManageEngine PAM360 based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed IBM Security Secret Server vs. ManageEngine PAM360 Report (Updated: March 2024).
771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The live recording is a very useful feature.""Stability-wise, I think it is a very good solution.""What I like best about IBM Security Secret Server is its single-access console. It's also easy to manage and fulfills the requirements with the least resistance.""One of the most valuable features is scalability, and how it allows you to scale it without affecting the underlying core components.""As a PAM solution, Secret Server performs all the use cases in our environment."

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"We can use it remotely as well.""Deployment is very quick, and only a one-time installation process is required for ManageEngine PAM360."

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Cons
"It would be preferable if the full proxy was included in the IBM Security Secret Server.""Secret Server should have the ability to discover privileged accounts in the servers, like the administrator or users, from SQL and Oracle without having to import a script.""The newer interface is more difficult to use than the previous one, and consequently, new users might need more training.""What needs improvement in IBM Security Secret Server is support. The local partner provides good support, but IBM itself doesn't. Most of the time, the IBM support team does not aggressively resolve issues reported through chat or the IBM website.""The nonclustered index is working in an area with a problem that needs improvement."

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"I would rate the scalability at five out of ten. It's average.""There could be improvement in latency and accessing resources for the product.""I don't see any features associated with multi-factor authentication in ManageEngine PAM360.""If you want a cost effective solution and very competitive pricing, you should go with this product."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I believe that we paid 35,000 or 40,000 US dollars for it."
  • "My rating for the IBM Security Secret Server pricing is seven out of ten. It could be cheaper."
  • "The price could be better. I think it's a good price for the on-premises environment and the high availability for enterprises the solution provides."
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  • "Though I don't have the exact numbers related to the cost of the solution, I can say that it costs somewhere around INR 7,00,000 for ten licenses."
  • "The product is less expensive than one of its competitors."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Stability-wise, I think it is a very good solution.
    Top Answer:The nonclustered index is working in an area with a problem that needs improvement. In some cases, when they create some index in the tool, you may face some problems with the parallelism and some… more »
    Top Answer:I use the tool for dynamic services, integration services, and reporting services. I have years of working experience with the tool. I am a DBA and a support administrator for SQL Server, and also all… more »
    Top Answer:In our company, we use ManageEngine PAM360 for access control monitoring. In our company, ManageEngine PAM360 records sessions when remote users access servers, which allows my team to know if someone… more »
    Top Answer:I recommend ManageEngine PAM360 to those who plan to use it in the future. I rate the overall tool an eight out of ten.
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    Also Known As
    IBM Secret Server, Secret Server, IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager
    PAM360
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    Overview

    IBM Security Secret Server protects privileged accounts from hackers and insider threats, helps ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and allows authorized employees to seamlessly gain access to the tools and information they need to drive productivity. Easily detect, manage and audit privileged accounts, and control which applications are permitted to run on endpoints and servers to prevent malicious applications from penetrating the environment. IBM Security Secret Server is fast to deploy, easy to use and scalable for the enterprise.

    Comprehensive privileged access management solution
    Privilege misuse is a top cybersecurity threat today that often results in expensive losses and can even cripple businesses. It's also one of the most popular attack vectors among hackers, because when successfully carried out, it provides free access to an enterprise's underbelly, often without raising any alarms until the damage is done.

    ManageEngine PAM360 empowers enterprises looking to stay ahead of this growing risk with a robust privileged access management (PAM) program that ensures no privileged access pathway to mission-critical assets is left unmanaged, unknown, or unmonitored.

    PAM360 is a comprehensive solution for businesses looking to incorporate PAM into their overall security operations. With PAM360's contextual integration capabilities, you can build a central console where different parts of your IT management system interconnect for deeper correlation of privileged access data and overall network data, facilitating meaningful inferences and quicker remedies.

    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Insurance Company7%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business57%
    Large Enterprise43%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise64%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise57%
    Buyer's Guide
    IBM Security Secret Server vs. ManageEngine PAM360
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about IBM Security Secret Server vs. ManageEngine PAM360 and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    IBM Security Secret Server is ranked 13th in Privileged Access Management (PAM) with 7 reviews while ManageEngine PAM360 is ranked 16th in Privileged Access Management (PAM) with 3 reviews. IBM Security Secret Server is rated 8.2, while ManageEngine PAM360 is rated 6.0. The top reviewer of IBM Security Secret Server writes "User-friendly, granular features, and is simple to implement, but the technical support could be improved". On the other hand, the top reviewer of ManageEngine PAM360 writes " An easy-to-deploy and affordable tool for access control monitoring". IBM Security Secret Server is most compared with Delinea Secret Server, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager and Delinea Privileged Access Service, whereas ManageEngine PAM360 is most compared with CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Delinea Secret Server, ARCON Privileged Access Management, WALLIX Bastion and Fudo PAM. See our IBM Security Secret Server vs. ManageEngine PAM360 report.

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