Microsoft Entra ID vs RSA SecurID comparison

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Microsoft and RSA are both solutions in the Authentication Systems category. Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6, while RSA is ranked #12. Microsoft holds a 5.6% mindshare in AS, compared to RSA’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of RSA users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 11, 2024

RSA SecurID and Microsoft Entra ID compete in the security solutions category. Based on user reviews, RSA SecurID excels in support and ease of deployment, while Microsoft Entra ID often edges out in overall features and ROI.

What features are offered by RSA SecurID in comparison to Microsoft Entra ID?

Users highlight the valuable two-factor authentication, robust security integrations, and advanced threat detection of RSA SecurID. Microsoft Entra ID is praised for its comprehensive identity management, seamless integration with Microsoft services, and multi-factor authentication. Entra ID's features generally appeal more to users due to their broader scope and versatility.

What areas of improvement can be found in RSA SecurID in comparison to Microsoft Entra ID?

User reviews suggest RSA SecurID could improve its mobile support, ease of use for non-technical users, and user interface. Microsoft Entra ID users seek better multi-cloud support, more efficient troubleshooting resources, and enhanced third-party integrations. Microsoft Entra ID's issues are more aligned with evolving tech trends.

How is the ease of deployment and customer service of RSA SecurID in comparison to Microsoft Entra ID?

RSA SecurID is noted for smoother deployment, particularly in large enterprises, and has robust customer service. Microsoft Entra ID faces fewer deployment hurdles within Microsoft ecosystems but can be challenging in multi-vendor environments. Its customer service receives mixed reviews. RSA SecurID is favored for deployment ease and support responsiveness.

What setup costs and ROI can be seen with RSA SecurID in comparison to Microsoft Entra ID?

RSA SecurID has a higher setup cost but provides a high ROI through enhanced security. Microsoft Entra ID offers competitive pricing, especially for existing Microsoft customers, and demonstrates a substantial ROI by leveraging Microsoft’s ecosystem. Users feel that despite the higher initial cost, RSA SecurID’s long-term security benefits justify the investment.

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Cisco Duo

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of Cisco Duo is 3.7%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Entra ID is 5.6%, down from 11.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA SecurID is 2.0%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Entra ID	5.6%
Cisco Duo	3.7%
RSA SecurID	2.0%
Other	88.7%

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Charles Slaustas

Information Technology Contractor at Insight global

Supports seamless authentication for users across multiple organizations and personal portals

The features I use in Cisco Duo include Duo Pushes to confirm my identity to the device, and eventually as MFA security was increased, I actually had to use exchange passcodes. Sometimes, I have to go into the site and get into Cisco Duo to retrieve the passcode, and many of them have been two-factor, where the sites send a passcode that I have to enter into Cisco Duo. It has been more of the latter. I have not seen issues with lagging or crashing on Cisco Duo's end; it was usually on the client end, often because someone set up a bad upgrade or there were connection issues with the Cisco Duo cloud through the administrative site.

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Stafin Jacob

Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Practice Lead at Invoke

Identity has become our central gatekeeper and has provided secure single sign-on for all users

Microsoft Entra ID can improve by focusing more on new passwordless methods and becoming a primary adopter. One feature we would like to see is the ability to have security questions for password resets. I know the current capability is phasing out, so we do not have an alternative method yet. Customers who already use security questions require a smoother transition for that capability to be available. My experience with the deployment has had some challenges, particularly around the Microsoft MFA campaigns. The hardest part is moving users from a different MFA provider to the Microsoft MFA provider, as it ultimately depends on user activity. In large enterprises with numerous users across various geographies, this transition takes time. If there are ways to exert more control around that process, it would improve the situation.

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Santhosh Rajamanickam

Senior Consultant - Principal SOC Security at Royal Technology Solutions LLC

Enhanced security, reliable, helpful technical support, and easy to install

RSA SecurID Access is a scalable solution. I would rate the scalability of RSA SecurID Access a nine out of ten. Initially, our organization had around 250 users for whom we were aware of the usage of the solution. However, there were certain users for whom we were not notified due to the nature of their job, and hence we were not aware of their usage. Eventually, we decided to scale the solution for all our 4,000 users. Currently, we are using it for 250 users only. There is a high likelihood that we will expand our usage in the future.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Cisco Duo benefits my organization because we do not have too many logins since everything is in one place and we can use Cisco Duo for VPN, applications, and cloud solutions."

"Regarding stability and reliability of Cisco Duo, I would say it is 99.9% reliable and stable."

"Once you break that curve, it gives end users a sense of security where they know that if they're trying to sign on to Office 365 or some other application, they need to authenticate with Duo to make sure that they have the multi-factor authentication."

"Since we onboarded it, since we started using Cisco Duo, we have never had any operational glitch."

"Cisco Secure solutions are great for detecting and remediating threats across our infrastructure from end to end. The integration of Talos in SecureX is great. Everything is clear in one dashboard. You have a dashboard there, your dashboard, and now you can have one look in your dashboard and see everything. It's on one pane of glass."

"Without Cisco Duo, that would be very tough because Cisco Duo is a one-stop-shop, especially with their console."

"Cisco Duo helps minimize the risk of attack vectors and prevents unauthorized access to our data since it's tied with multi-factor authentication, which helps block threats."

"The feature of Cisco Duo that I appreciate most is the push notifications. They are great."

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"In terms of identity management, it helps to improve security posture. It generally helps in terms cloud security, simplicity, and single sign-on for multiple apps."

"Azure Active Directory provides access to resources in a very secure manner. We can detect which user is logging in to access resources on the cloud. It gives us a comprehensive audit trace in terms of from where a user signed in and whether a sign-in is a risky sign-in or a normal sign-in. So, there is a lot of security around the access to resources, which helps us in realizing that a particular sign-in is not a normal sign-in. If a sign-in is not normal, Azure Active Directory automatically blocks it for us and sends us an email, and unless we allow that user, he or she won't be able to log in. So, the User Identity Protection feature is the most liked feature for me in Azure Active Directory."

"Two very important features in terms of security are governance and compliance through the Conditional Access policies and Azure Log Analytics."

"It's pretty easy to implement."

"The best feature is the single sign-on provision for the various type of users."

"The most valuable feature is Identity and Access Management. As an IT administrator, this feature allows me to manage access for users and groups."

"My advice for another organization considering Microsoft Entra ID is simple: if you are utilizing Microsoft Office applications and the Microsoft 365 suite, using Microsoft Entra ID as your primary identity provider is a no-brainer."

"Delegated permissions and federated credentials are valuable features of Entra ID."

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"All of its features work well with the cloud authentication manager and the tokens — the authentication manager is good."

"I would say that the two-factor authentication and the ease of installation and configuration are the most valuable features of this solution."

"One of the most valuable feature is the ID soft token and hard token."

"It is a scalable solution."

"I think it is really good when it comes to the hard token side of things."

"Encryption random key generation and making it available for the user on the fly without any knowledge of the user regarding the keys."

"It is easy to set up and reliable."

"With the SSO RSA technology, we simplify the login and authorization process for dozens of web sites with high load traffic."

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Cons

"Its management interface should also be improved. They should also improve its update period."

"I would like to see some features simplified, such as securing, configuring, and implementing Microsoft Remote Desktop. Other than that, the solution was rock solid throughout my time administering it."

"There is always room for improvement."

"The only thing I can think of to improve for tech support is to have a dedicated engineer but then I would get an engineer that has priorities in one area or another and maybe not the scope I need."

"However, I need to look into Cisco Duo; I had not realized they had an email aspect."

"The experience with customer support and tech support when I first started with Cisco Duo was lacking on some parts where we were having issues."

"When you come to the push in Duo Security, there are some integrations where you have to use the code instead of the push functionality."

"Cisco Duo can be improved by exploring a way to make it a more seamless integration and by deploying an in-house server."

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"The visibility in the GUI is not good for management. There are a lot of improvements that could make it better."

"Microsoft plans to move away from SMS authentication for Multi-Factor Authentication and only implement application-based authenticator, which will be challenging for retail outlets reliant on Microsoft Active Directory."

"I want to see more features to improve security, such as integrated user behavior analysis."

"Since implementing Microsoft Entra ID, we have not seen major changes, but we are working with Microsoft to examine metrics and build dashboards in Sentinel."

"I want to be able to identify the audiences effectively and manage them."

"We'd like to be able to link to non-Mircosft products, like Linux."

"I hope, in the roadmap, Microsoft eventually offers the same features as Okta. It will take some more time to mature."

"On a scale from one being the worst and ten being the best, I would rate my customer service and technical support from Microsoft a three."

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"I would really rate the technical support as 4 (in a scale of 1-10). My interaction with the technical support was never good."

"We are currently migrating to CA Site Minder due to RSA not having a viable SSO solution at this time."

"The interface needs to improve a lot. It should be easier to manage and navigate."

"Sometimes, we encounter issues with other applications that are not compatible with RSA SecurID Access and require expert troubleshooting. At those times, we need additional support from an implementation perspective. This is an area where Oracle can improve as there is no substitute for reliable and efficient support."

"It doesn't offer an agent-based or reverse-proxy-based approach to integration, which could enhance its flexibility."

"There are different compliances across the globe; RSA SecurID Access could be more complaint-based."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is pretty competitive. It's pretty cheap. Anybody can adopt it."

"I rate the product pricing a seven out of ten."

"Cisco has the most expensive products because market leaders tend to charge a lot."

"The product’s pricing is reasonable."

"It's a bit confusing because we're on a three-year plan with a certain number of licenses, and we've gone over that number. They told us that when we renew, they will add all these licenses. We've expanded quickly, so everyone's kind of scared because no one knows what the bill is with the long pricing cycle."

"The cost was reasonable. Licensing was pretty straightforward for a change."

"I haven't seen it in a while, but it's at par with everything else licensing-wise."

"Duo Security's pricing is good, fair, and very comparable to today's market."

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"The cost of Azure AD is one of the biggest benefits, as it is available for use free of charge when you start with Office 365."

"The licensing model makes it difficult to understand the real cost of the solution, especially because it changes all the time."

"The solution costs us 60,000 Rupees annually, just over $700, and there are no additional costs."

"We have a yearly license."

"We pay a yearly license. Licenses are very expensive."

"It can be a bit expensive for organizations, but they do have different pricing models. Their free tier can be used on a personal level, but for an organization, the licenses might be a bit expensive. In general, the licenses can become cheaper, which will make it accessible for more people."

"It's relatively inexpensive in comparison with third-party solutions. It's highly available and supported by Microsoft Azure in our enterprise agreements. With the addition of their B2C tenants, it's hard to beat from a cost perspective now."

"Azure AD has four licensing options- Free, Office 365 apps, Premium P1, and Premium P2. The free option has a limited number of identities and features, and the Office 365 version comes included in several Office 365 subscriptions. With the P1 and P2 licenses, we get all the freeware features plus additional security features, but these come at a higher price. The base price for P1 and P2 is $6 and $9 per user per month, respectively."

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"I think the price of this solution is reasonable compared to YubiKey and Duo given that it offers the same similar features."

"RSA SecurID Access is expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

13%

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Government

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	65
Midsize Enterprise	28
Large Enterprise	82

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Small Business	91
Midsize Enterprise	42
Large Enterprise	162

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Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

Questions from the Community

How does Duo Security compare with Microsoft Authenticator?

We switched to Duo Security for identity verification. We’d been using a competitor but got the chance to evaluate Du...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Duo Security?

Regarding the pricing, what actually happened was that we got the product purchased through our HQ, so the costing as...

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What needs improvement with Duo Security?

I do not have a straight answer for how Cisco Duo can be improved at this time. With the implementation that we are g...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Active Directory?

I primarily use Microsoft Entra ID's free tier, so I have not faced any issues with pricing; I hope this free tier re...

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What needs improvement with Azure Active Directory?

To improve Microsoft Entra ID, I believe it should be openable with third-party applications to use Microsoft Authent...

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Also Known As

Duo Security

Azure AD, Azure Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Authenticator

RSA SecurID Access, RSA Access Manager

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Overview

Cisco Duo is a cloud-based identity security platform safeguarding critical resources for any user and device worldwide. Known for its ease of use, Duo offers seamless protection across multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.

Cisco Duo is designed to secure access with identity-first protection and provides extensive visibility throughout an organization's identity ecosystem. Offering multi-factor authentication, Duo facilitates easy integration and management, allowing teams to protect data effectively on VPNs, applications, and networks. Its single-pane management improves security processes while enhancing trust, making it suitable for diverse IT infrastructures.

What are the key features of Cisco Duo?

Multi-factor Authentication: Strengthens user verification with multiple methods.
Push Notifications: Simplifies authentication with quick approvals.
Single Sign-On: Enhances convenience by allowing one set of credentials.
VPN Access: Secures remote connections with reliable authentication.
User Activity Visibility: Offers comprehensive insights into access patterns.

Which benefits and ROI should users consider?

Quick Deployment: Facilitates rapid integration within existing systems.
Effective Management: Streamlines IT operations with centralized control.
Regulatory Compliance: Aids in meeting industry standards for data protection.
Enhanced Trust: Strengthens security posture across networks.
User-friendly Approach: Simplifies authentication for non-technical users.

In industries like education and finance, Cisco Duo is widely employed to secure multi-factor authentication across platforms such as email, databases, and servers. Its integration capabilities with Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and VPNs like AnyConnect are instrumental in verifying user identities using mobile apps or OTPs, catering effectively to both remote and on-premise environments.

Cisco

Microsoft Entra ID offers advanced identity management capabilities, ensuring security and efficiency with features like single sign-on and multifactor authentication.

Designed for hybrid environments, Microsoft Entra ID provides seamless synchronization between on-premises Active Directory and Azure Active Directory, enhancing security with multifactor authentication and conditional access. By integrating with a broad spectrum of cloud services, it supports user authentication and mobile device management, facilitating streamlined application registration and secure API access.

What are the most notable features of Microsoft Entra ID?

Robust Security Measures: Implements strong security protocols to protect identities.
Single Sign-On: Enables users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials.
Conditional Access Policies: Provides a framework to control access based on predefined conditions.
Third-Party Integration: Ensures compatibility with external applications for comprehensive use.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances protection against unauthorized access through advanced security features.
Simplified Onboarding: Streamlines the process of integrating new users and systems.
Operational Efficiency: Reduces identity and access management workload, boosting productivity.

In finance and healthcare, Microsoft Entra ID plays a crucial role in managing access to sensitive information while maintaining compliance with industry regulations. Retail and manufacturing sectors leverage its capabilities for secure supply chain operations and partner collaboration.

Microsoft

RSA SecurID specializes in multifactor authentication, offering robust integration and deployment for both cloud and on-premise environments. Focused on enterprise needs, it provides comprehensive security solutions with a strong emphasis on adaptive authentication and single sign-on capabilities.

Highly valued in the realm of authentication, RSA SecurID stands out for its effective cloud authentication manager that seamlessly integrates with platforms like Okta. Its robust hard token capabilities, encryption, and website lock-down features demonstrate its strong security measures. Despite its strengths, it faces challenges with regional compliance and interfacing navigation. Integration options are limited, lacking support for OIDC or OS capabilities, and pose challenges such as compatibility issues and limited custom licensing.

What are the key features of RSA SecurID?

Cloud Authentication Manager: Offers efficient management of authentication protocols in cloud environments.
Integration with Okta: Ensures compatibility and seamless operations with Okta systems.
Hard and Soft Tokens: Provides strong security through hard token usage, alongside ID soft token options.
Push Notifications: Facilitates quick and secure authentication through real-time alerts.
Multifactor Authentication: Enhances security by requiring multiple verification methods.
Single Sign-On: Simplifies user access across platforms with a single login credential.

What benefits can users expect from RSA SecurID?

Effective Deployment: Supports both cloud and on-premise installations with ease of integration.
Established Reputation: Offers tested and reliable security measures for enterprises.
Comprehensive Integration: Favored by enterprises for its wide-ranging compatibility.
Adaptive Authentication: Delivers tailored security responses based on user behavior.

RSA SecurID is widely implemented across industries that prioritize secure and adaptive authentication. It is particularly favored in sectors demanding stringent access controls, such as finance and healthcare, due to its strong multifactor authentication and single sign-on capabilities. Its reliability in only ensuring secure logins makes it a trusted choice for large enterprises.

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Microsoft Entre ID is trusted by companies of all sizes and industries including Walmart, Zscaler, Uniper, Amtrak, monday.com, and more.

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