We performed a comparison between Azure Active Directory Identity Protection and Varonis Platform based on our users’ reviews in five categories. After reading all of the collected data, you can find our conclusion below.
Features: Azure Active Directory Identity Protection is praised for its compliance and authentication capabilities, and its reverse proxy feature. On the other hand, Varonis Platform is known for its comprehensive data protection and management solutions, as well as its user-friendly interface and customizable alerts. Azure needs enhancements in identity labeling, password management, SIEM events in the auditor tool, centralized models, Mac device optimization, stability, and scalability. Varonis could improve the user interface, performance, integration, documentation, and cost.
Service and Support: Azure Active Directory Identity Protection and Varonis Platform have both received positive feedback for their customer service. The technical support for Azure Active Directory Identity Protection is rated 8/10, while customers of Varonis Platform have praised their knowledgeability and responsiveness in providing effective solutions to problems.
Ease of Deployment: Azure Active Directory Identity Protection and Varonis Platform differ in their initial setup process. Azure requires preparation and planning, while Varonis provides clear documentation and support for a quick and efficient installation. Varonis may require some initial configuration, but deployment is generally smooth and hassle-free.
Pricing: Azure Active Directory Identity Protection has a fixed setup cost per user, while Varonis Platform's setup cost and licensing fees can vary greatly.
ROI: Azure Active Directory Identity Protection helps prevent identity-based attacks and gives valuable information for security decisions, while Varonis Platform enhances compliance, efficiency, and real-time threat detection.
Comparison Results: Azure Active Directory Identity Protection is a better choice than Varonis Platform in terms of information security, compliance, authentication, sign-in and audit logs. While Varonis Platform has comprehensive data protection and management solutions, users have reported issues with user interface, performance, integration, documentation, and cost.
"The reverse proxy feature provides additional security that is not available in other solutions."
"The tool is simple and you can find a lot of tutorials, and videos on YouTube that can help you."
"The solution helps us with authentication."
"I use conditional access most of the time."
"The primary and most valuable aspect of Azure AD identity is its ability to function seamlessly on both on-premise and cloud infrastructure, eliminating the need for extensive updates. However, this dual solution can pose vulnerabilities that require substantial support and security measures in the on-premise environment. Despite the challenges, it is currently not feasible to completely abandon AD, especially for companies in the sales and energy sectors. The integration with Microsoft Defender is crucial for enhancing security, making identity and security the primary focus and purpose of Azure AD."
"The solution has significantly improved data security and compliance posture by allowing us to track and monitor activities. We can see who accesses data and when files are created and understand what's happening in our environment."
"Varonis Platform is transparent and captures everything in the environment without impacting the performance. The tool helps us unify data feeds into a single reporting system."
"Azure AD could improve by enhancing the availability of specialized courses for security, such as NETSCOUT security or other relevant certifications. It would be beneficial to have specific courses for security, to provide in-depth knowledge and skills related to Azure AD. While there are micro-learning resources available for various concepts, many people in the IT industry may not have the time to go through all the courses to properly configure and utilize Azure Active Directory. Simplifying the implementation process and making it easier for individuals to join a company with Azure AD could also be considered areas for improvement."
"Identity labeling and sensitivity needs improvement."
"Integrating some notifications, not necessarily all, but at least for important events or alerts, would be beneficial as it would function as a team solution or something similar."
"The solution's sync should be faster since it can take about 30 minutes to two hours to complete a simple sync. The tool needs to sync instantly. It also needs to improve scalability, support, and stability."
"The solution is not optimized to work with Mac devices on a granular level. They work seamlessly with Windows but have a lot to improve to work with Mac devices. It also needs to improve stability and scalability."
"The product is very complicated."
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Microsoft Entra ID Protection is ranked 2nd in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) with 5 reviews while Varonis Platform is ranked 9th in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) with 2 reviews. Microsoft Entra ID Protection is rated 8.4, while Varonis Platform is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Microsoft Entra ID Protection writes "Enables smooth user sign-on experience, seamlessly deployment, and scales well". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Varonis Platform writes "Offers visibility and helps to keep track of access ". Microsoft Entra ID Protection is most compared with Microsoft Defender for Identity, CrowdStrike Identity Protection, BloodHound Enterprise, Microsoft Entra Permissions Management and Semperis Directory Services Protector, whereas Varonis Platform is most compared with Microsoft Purview, BigID, SailPoint IdentityIQ, Veritas Data Insight and Microsoft Purview Information Protection. See our Microsoft Entra ID Protection vs. Varonis Platform report.
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