Oracle Enterprise Single Sign-On (ESSO) vs Symantec VIP Access Manager comparison

Oracle Enterprise Single Sign-On (ESSO) enhances security by providing a seamless authentication experience. It streamlines access across all applications while reducing password-related support costs.

ESSO effectively manages authentication demands by simplifying the login process, eliminating password fatigue and securing sensitive data. It integrates well with existing infrastructure, optimizing productivity and ensuring compliance with security standards. With ESSO, users can access multiple applications with a single set of credentials, simplifying IT management and enhancing data protection from potential breaches.

• Single Password Authentication: Provides users convenient access with one password for multiple applications.
• Password Reset Capabilities: Allows self-service password resets to minimize helpdesk calls.
• Strong Security Measures: Ensures robust protection through encryption and secure password protocols.
• Integration Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with existing IT systems, reducing deployment complexity.
• Automated Credential Management: Manages user credentials securely to enhance compliance and reduce risk.

• Cost Savings: Reduces IT support costs by minimizing password-related issues and support calls.
• Improved Security: Enhances data protection and minimizes the risk of unauthorized access.
• Operational Efficiency: Increases productivity by streamlining access processes across applications.
• User Satisfaction: Simplifies user experience with quick access and reduced login frustrations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assists in meeting industry security and data protection regulations efficiently.

Oracle ESSO is implemented across various sectors such as healthcare, finance, and retail. In healthcare, it secures patient data while granting medical professionals quick access to critical systems. Financial institutions benefit from its robust security in managing sensitive customer information. Retailers use ESSO to streamline employee access to sales and inventory systems.

Symantec VIP Access Manager is the next generation control platform that integrates Single Sign-On (SSO) with strong authentication, access control, and user management. It offers users and administrators control, convenience, and compliance for public and private cloud- based applications. Symantec VIP Access Manager solves cloud security problems using identity and/or context-based access control across multiple cloud applications. In the cloud, where a traditional enterprise perimeter doesn't exist, this solution fills the gap. Through Symantec VIP Access Manager, administrators can define policies that utilize the built-in user directory or existing identity management infrastructure to enforce security and compliance for applications without getting in the way of productivity. Symantec VIP Access Manager can also protect and consolidate access management for on-premise web applications. It also simplifies compliance auditing for cloud applications by consolidating logs across all applications it protects.