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We performed a comparison between PingFederate and Thales SafeNet Trusted Access based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed PingFederate vs. Thales SafeNet Trusted Access Report (Updated: May 2024).
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"The most valuable feature is multifactor authentication.""It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.""PingFederate is very flexible. We can do many customizations, and it also provides an SDK to tailor it to our specific requirements. There are also numerous plugins available. I've worked with tools like ForgeRock and Okta, but I find PingFederate to be the most customizable.""PingFederate gives you granular control over the settings. There are many options for fine-tuning policies."

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"The interface is easy to use.""The validation and integrity features of the endpoint are great.""The solution is simple to use."

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"It requires some expertise to set up and manage.""Notifications and monitoring are two areas with shortcomings in the solution that need improvement.""PingFederate's UI could be streamlined. They have recently made several improvements, but it's still too complex. It's a common complaint. The configuration should be simplified because the learning curve is too steep.""Currently, the main integration is SAML-based, but other integration methodologies need to be supported."

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"SafeNet's reporting and monitoring features could be improved.""There's a dependency on Microsoft Azure.""Lacks the ability to integrate network monitoring solutions and authenticate the app users."

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  • "Ping offers flexible pricing that's not standardized."
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    Top Answer:PingFederate is very flexible. We can do many customizations, and it also provides an SDK to tailor it to our specific requirements. There are also numerous plugins available. I've worked with tools… more »
    Top Answer:It requires some expertise to set up and manage. Also, having dedicated support is helpful. It's not something anyone can just set up and run without assistance – ideally, a team using PingFederate… more »
    Top Answer:We use PingFederate to provide SSO (Single Sign-On) solutions to enterprise applications. We support protocols like SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language), OAuth, and OpenID Connect. For example… more »
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    Also Known As
    SafeNet Trusted Access, Gemalto SafeNet Trusted Access
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    Overview

    PingFederate is an enterprise federation server that enables user authentication and single sign-on. It serves as a global authentication authority that allows employees, customers and partners to securely access all the applications they need from any device. PingFederate easily integrates with applications across the enterprise, third-party authentication sources, diverse user directories and existing IAM systems, all while supporting current and past versions of identity standards like OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML and WS-Federation. And it can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud, so you can support today’s needs and future-proof your business for tomorrow’s requirements.

    Thales SafeNet Trusted Access is a comprehensive access management solution that provides secure and seamless access to cloud and web applications. It offers a range of features, including multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and adaptive authentication. With SafeNet, organizations can easily manage user access, enforce security policies, and monitor user activity to prevent cyber threats. 

    The solution is highly scalable and can be customized to meet the unique needs of any organization. Overall, SafeNet is a reliable and effective solution for preventing cyber threats and ensuring secure access to critical applications and data.

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    IBM, Western Union, Vanderbilt University Medical Centre, Novartis, and AT&T.
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm28%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Educational Organization10%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Educational Organization42%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government7%
    Financial Services Firm4%
    Company Size
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    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise72%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise51%
    Large Enterprise33%
    Buyer's Guide
    PingFederate vs. Thales SafeNet Trusted Access
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about PingFederate vs. Thales SafeNet Trusted Access and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    PingFederate is ranked 10th in Single Sign-On (SSO) with 4 reviews while Thales SafeNet Trusted Access is ranked 21st in Single Sign-On (SSO). PingFederate is rated 8.2, while Thales SafeNet Trusted Access is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of PingFederate writes " A highly stable tool offering extremely helpful technical support to its users". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Thales SafeNet Trusted Access writes "Simple to use, easy to set up, and performs well". PingFederate is most compared with Microsoft Entra ID, Symantec Siteminder, PingID, Microsoft Active Directory and CyberArk Identity, whereas Thales SafeNet Trusted Access is most compared with Okta Workforce Identity, Microsoft Entra ID, Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager and SailPoint IdentityIQ. See our PingFederate vs. Thales SafeNet Trusted Access report.

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