Proofpoint Insider Threat Management vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

The compared Proofpoint and SailPoint solutions aren't in the same category. Proofpoint is ranked #4 in IRM , and holds a 12.8% mindshare in the category. SailPoint is ranked #1 in IGA , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 32.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Proofpoint users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of SailPoint users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Proofpoint Insider Threat M...

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Activity Monitoring (3rd), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (7th), Insider Risk Management (4th)

SailPoint Identity Security...

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

User Provisioning Software (1st), Identity Management (IM) (1st), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (3rd), SaaS Management Platforms (1st), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (2nd), Identity Governance Administration (IGA) (1st)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Security Software solutions, they serve different purposes. Proofpoint Insider Threat Management is designed for Insider Risk Management and holds a mindshare of 12.8%, down 12.9% compared to last year.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud, on the other hand, focuses on Identity Governance Administration (IGA), holds 32.6% mindshare, down 39.8% since last year.

Insider Risk Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Proofpoint Insider Threat Management	12.8%
Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management	15.6%
Dtex Systems	10.9%
Other	60.7%

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Identity Governance Administration (IGA) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud	32.6%
Saviynt Identity Cloud	19.5%
Omada Identity	12.1%
Other	35.8%

Identity Governance Administration (IGA)

Featured Reviews

reviewer1271289

Cyber Security Leader at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Good value, easy to use, and easy to deploy

In terms of what can be improved, that is a question I think the end users can tell you better. I'm not the end-user for this system. However, I can say that it needs to be more scalable. I think they already have a good value proposition in terms of being a hybrid model, and the reporting is okay, as well. It could have better integration with other SIEMs, but this integration has to come from the SIEM side, not ObserveIT.

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Narayanan D

Principle at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

User access management excels but needs enhancements with integration capabilities

I was aware of that because I used to manage these solutions earlier on, but it was purchased by the Procurement team, so I was not involved in any of those.There are certain details I may not be able to disclose currently, but we can speak in general about a number of products and tools that are ongoing. I have not been using access management controls here, so I don't have the latest features or details or hands-on experience in that space. I cannot share all the details about the improvements in security operations since we were exploring some products, but I'm familiar with Saviynt as I was one of their partners for other solutions, and currently, I cannot disclose a lot of performance related to my current roles.

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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

"Meta data search Alert generation."

"All my clients are very pleased with this product as it helps them to keep track of what partners and employees are doing on the servers."

"ObserveIT is small, easy to use, easy to deploy, and is not complicated, so it's more generally suited for only SMBs. It's a good value with a cheaper price."

"Record videos that have a very small file size Management interface is very convenient and intuitive"

"Overall, it gives a consistent and really good return on investment."

"It resolved security issues of the organization by providing audit reports and records to our customers."

"Customer Service: The ObserveIT professional services team has been excellent, extremely engaged and genuinely concerned with our success."

"User provisioning and the role management features are good."

"Deployment takes a bit of time, however, once it's done properly, everything becomes very organized and easy to use."

"It is simple and easy to implement."

"From the perspective of its performance I would rate SailPoint IdentityIQ as a nine out of ten, in light of its identity governance."

"IdentityIQ's best features are the hassle-free user experience and security."

"This solution has made our team more effective. We need less manual approvals when someone new joins our company. There is less paperwork and fewer support tickets raised for access."

"SailPoint support is very good."

"The initial setup is straightforward."

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Cons

"ObserveIT is not scalable and it's not for the medium to large corporations. It's for the smaller environments. For the larger corporations, we have other scalable solutions."

"ObserveIT is not scalable and it's not for the medium to large corporations."

"OCR capability, support for Mainframe, Ticketing and Incident workflow."

"The tool is still not providing records of tunnels established - we would like to see it in future versions."

"I had some problems with an instance of ObserveIT in a Proof of Concept, when I installed ObserveIT with an SQL Express instance and the DB used all provisioned space."

"Ticketing and issue management. Based on the new system, one needs to go through the sales people."

"The product is unable to share suggestions with users."

"Reporting lacks the flexibility of retrieving the vast amount of data that we know is in the database, but not easily accessible."

"They should lower the price and technical support should be better."

"Some of the features like multi-aggregation and self healing feature in case of corrupted certificates would be pretty useful which would enable easy debugging in case of issues."

"SailPoint lacks some features like privileged account management and access management features found in products like Okta."

"When it comes to queries and analysis, I find the reporting module to be very low, very simple."

"There are various functions that don't work in IdentityIQ, including the access request reminder, which doesn't go to the approvals in the proper format, so it's hard for users to read."

"The workflow and user interface of SailPoint are not as smooth as ServiceNow's. I find raising a ticket to be too complex, which could be improved for better user-friendliness."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"In terms of pricing, SailPoint IdentityIQ is affordable. It's not cheap, and it's not expensive, so the solution is in the middle, price-wise. It also didn't have additional costs, even if my company had different teams that took care of auditing and provisioning and projects that used SailPoint IdentityIQ."

"SailPoint IIQ is the best of best. That is reflected in the pricing of the solution. The pricing is based on the number of identities."

"They are expensive."

"As per my knowledge, it runs on a paid partnership model, but I am not sure about it."

"SailPoint is expensive compared to its competitors. It's one of the most expensive products, so I'd rate it as one out of five, cost-wise."

"The product is expensive. People need to opt for a licensing plan for one year or three years."

"Its price is okay. It provides good value for money. It is subscription-based. You can go for a one-year or three-year subscription."

"SailPoint is higher in price as compared to Saviynt. The initial cost of SailPoint is very high. There are additional costs to the standard licensing fees."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Media Company

Performing Arts

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Educational Organization

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	42

Questions from the Community

Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats

In addition to responsesfrom Xavier Suriol and reviewer1324719, also consider ObserveIT from Proofpoint.

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Looking for recommendations and a pros/cons template for software to detect insider threats

Hello All,I hope you had a merry Christmas.In this case it is as simple as it is.Just take Proofpoint ObserveIT - many companies in the public and financial sector have been using it for years.By ...

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How does Sailpoint IdentityIQ compare with CyberArk PAM?

We evaluated Sailpoint IdentityIQ before ultimately choosing CyberArk. Sailpoint Identity Platform is a solution to manage risks in cloud enterprise environments. It automates and streamlines the m...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SailPoint IdentityIQ?

The product is expensive. People need to opt for a licensing plan for one year or three years.

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What advice do you have for others considering SailPoint IdentityIQ?

You can use SailPoint Atlas to take identity security to the next level. In SailPoint IIQ, writing a custom connector using the open source framework is a good option.

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Also Known As

ObserveIT

IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello

Overview

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management offers effective security by detecting and mitigating insider threats through advanced analytics and user behavior monitoring, addressing cybersecurity needs effectively.

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management focuses on protecting organizations by providing visibility into insider activity. It identifies risky behaviors and anomalies, allowing for quick response. The technology uses robust analytics and tracking to safeguard data and intellectual property. It integrates with security infrastructures for a comprehensive approach, helping IT teams respond to potential threats in real-time.

What features define Proofpoint Insider Threat Management?

User Behavior Analytics: Tracks and analyzes user actions to identify potential insider threats.
Data Loss Prevention: Prevents unauthorized data access and exfiltration.
Incident Response: Facilitates swift response to threats with detailed insights.
Risk Scoring: Provides risk assessment based on user activities and behaviors.
Seamless Integration: Works with existing security systems for enhanced protection.

What benefits and ROI are reviewers identifying?

Improved Security Posture: Enhances overall security by identifying internal risks.
Efficient Threat Mitigation: Reduces response time to insider threats.
Compliance Support: Helps meet regulatory requirements by securing sensitive information.
Cost Efficiency: Protects against data breaches, reducing potential financial losses.

Proofpoint Insider Threat Management is widely used in industries such as finance and healthcare due to its ability to secure sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Its implementation helps these sectors safeguard confidential information while maintaining operational integrity.

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SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is known for its user-friendly interface, high-level automation, and a wide range of pre-built connectors, making it flexible for workflow customization and robust identity lifecycle management with AI integration.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud provides strong security features such as provisioning and certification, enhanced by AI and machine learning. It effectively manages user access, roles, and governance across environments. The platform offers scalability, comprehensive documentation, and seamless integration with third-party solutions. Despite its high cost and complex configuration, it is designed to meet enterprise needs in application provisioning, access management, and lifecycle management. Cloud and on-premises deployments are supported.

What are the key features of SailPoint Identity Security Cloud?

User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive and simple to navigate for effective management.
Robust Automation: Automates identity lifecycle processes efficiently.
Out-of-the-Box Connectors: Extensive connectors available for rapid integration.
AI and Machine Learning: Integrates AI for smarter provisioning and certification.
Flexible Customization: Tailors workflows and identity management as needed.

What benefits can users expect when evaluating SailPoint Identity Security Cloud?

Scalability: Easily scales with the growing needs of enterprises.
Comprehensive Governance: Ensures thorough compliance and governance measures.
Seamless Integration: Supports easy integration with third-party applications.
High-Level Security: Protects data with robust security features.
Regulatory Compliance: Facilitates adherence to regulatory requirements.

SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is employed across industries for application provisioning and identity access management, supporting onboarding, offboarding, and role management. It addresses the needs of cloud and on-premises environments, providing centralized control and compliance assistance for account administration in enterprises.

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Coca Cola, Allianz, Premiere League, Xerox, AIG, Cigna, Starbucks, Revlon, Toshiba, Nissan and more.

Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL

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