Symantec VIP Access Manager vs Varonis Platform comparison

The compared Broadcom and Varonis solutions aren't in the same category. Broadcom is ranked #12 in AS , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 2.4% mindshare in the category. Varonis is ranked #5 in DLP , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 5.8% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Varonis users who would recommend it.

Symantec VIP Access Manager

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86% willing to recommend

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94% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Symantec VIP Access Manager

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Authentication Systems (12th), Access Management (19th)

Varonis Platform

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Email Security (15th), Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (5th), User Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) (6th), Data Governance (6th), SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) (3rd), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (3rd), Compliance Management (8th), Ransomware Protection (7th), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) (7th), Insider Risk Management (1st), AI Security (4th)

Mindshare comparison

Symantec VIP Access Manager and Varonis Platform aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Symantec VIP Access Manager is designed for Authentication Systems and holds a mindshare of 2.4%, up 1.7% compared to last year.
Varonis Platform, on the other hand, focuses on Data Loss Prevention (DLP), holds 5.8% mindshare, down 7.4% since last year.

Authentication Systems Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Symantec VIP Access Manager	2.4%
Microsoft Entra ID	7.8%
Okta Platform	5.0%
Other	84.8%

Authentication Systems

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Varonis Platform	5.8%
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention	8.0%
Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention	5.7%
Other	80.5%

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Featured Reviews

Berk Onur

Presales Consultant at Cyberwise

With its mobile application, this tool offers a convenient and user-friendly experience to its users

To improve the tool, I think that the solution should consider integrations with other cybersecurity and IT technologies, such as Privileged Access Management and Site Integration. Additionally, the implementation of second-factor authentication via Symantec VIP Access Manager, CyberArk, and Delinea, among other technologies, could be best for the product. While the existing technology is okay, improving the integration capabilities for Symantec VIP Access Manager would benefit the product. I would like to see the solution meet the integration needs at our company. While many cybersecurity solutions can function independently, they often lack integration with our systems due to missed integration points. Improving the solution's integration feature would be beneficial.

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SureshKumar

Technical Consultant at Satcom Infotech Pvt Ltd

Has improved data visibility and protection while enabling automated compliance monitoring

Varonis Platform offers multiple features for data protection, such as data discovery and classification. We can identify, discover, and classify sensitive data effectively, which is crucial given the DPDP law in India and GDPR. The platform also excels in access and exposure tracking, enabling us to monitor users, permissions, and reduce access to sensitive files. Additionally, it includes UEBA for behavior analytics and threat detection, making it valuable for compliance and audit readiness. Varonis Platform has helped our organization primarily for DPDP compliance, although I currently don't have a specific example related to GDPR or HIPAA. A unique feature of Varonis Platform that stands out to me is that, in the current market, it is one of the best data classification solutions available. Compared to others such as Forcepoint, Varonis Platform is agent-based and AI-driven for detection and response, identifying data based on its content and context, and it includes automated remediation and lifecycle automation, making it a leading product in the market.

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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

"I like the whole solution, and I would recommend it."

"The two-factor authentication is most definitely valuable and moves us closer to being able to check off those important boxes for compliance."

"It offers more platform support, like Apple, Android, and Microsoft."

"In this version 9.1, lots of changes are done for the dashboard, User Store etc."

"It's a good tool. It's pretty straightforward."

"Mostly from a product expert's point of view, it provides solutions for my clients."

"After the initial integration, the overall support calls dropped, and customer satisfaction for VPN increased."

"Other than it provides us with remote access, so it's fairly easy to install, fairly easy to set up, and provides us the ability to get into our corporate environment."

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"The 24/7 support is the most valuable feature, and they have been able to answer support questions pretty quickly."

"Overall, if you want to check your data from an initial point of view, Varonis Platform is the best use case you can consider."

"The telemetry to capture everything and the reports are very easy to configure without having a developer degree."

"That alerting and reporting service is great."

"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."

"This solution informs us about who's moving data, whether accidentally or on purpose."

"It can easily identify unusual behavior or access patterns that may pose a potential threat, while operating as a unified reporting system."

"I also appreciate the reporting feature, which allows for the extraction of various reports based on specific needs. These reports can be used for audit purposes, such as tracking changes in file locations or deletions."

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Cons

"The reporting on the VIP Manager is not correct."

"Maybe Symantec could consider providing a step-by-step guide for first-time users."

"It gets out of sync with Active Directory or whatever it might be, whatever the authentication piece is on Active Directory, and they just reset it on the backend."

"Our only issue was with user training. The additional challenge was not well received."

"At times, the relay server could not contact Symantec; it would fail open and allow access without a passcode."

"Technical support is one of the worst problems."

"The User Store synchronization part needs to improve. Also, the logs, reports, and dashboard can be improved."

"Geofencing needs improvement."

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"I'd like to see automatic updates for this solution. Currently, it's a manual process to update all the keywords"

"I would like it to have cloud integration."

"One area for improvement is the calculation engine. When applying rules in Varonis, especially for large datasets (terabytes of data), the calculations can be slow and require time to process. Speeding up this process would be beneficial."

"It would be beneficial if the reporting in Varonis Platform could use PDFs instead of Excel for better graphs, as the dashboards are really good, and it would be nice to have simplified dashboards in PDF for business reporting purposes."

"The troubleshooting capabilities could be improved. It has so many interconnected components."

"There is one thing that if I add something manually, I get so many alerts. That's the biggest bad thing."

"I would like it to have cloud integration."

"Varonis requires more access permissions for its core functions compared to competitors, which can be a concern for companies about data safety."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a one-time setup fee plus the licenses are provided as per the number of users. For SMS and voice calls, the costs are separate."

"I can say that the solution is worth the money."

"There are additional costs for maintenance."

"Licensing and pricing seems very fair."

"The pricing is good. It neither expensive nor cheap. It is average."

"You could do a subscription, where you pay yearly, or you could purchase it outright. The licensing cost is based on the number of users on the system that you are monitoring."

"Licensing is on an annual basis. Maintenance and renewal fees are separate. Varonis Datalert is quite expensive."

"I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, with ten being the most expensive."

"It's expensive, kind of, really expensive."

"Varonis Platform wasn't certainly the cheapest solution."

"The platform is expensive. I rate the pricing a nine out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Construction Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

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Insurance Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	10

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Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	13

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What needs improvement with Varonis Platform?

While Varonis Platform is powerful, the initial data scanning and indexing can take significant time in large environments. However, this is not an issue in mid-level organizations. I suggest enhan...

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What is your primary use case for Varonis Platform?

My main use case for Varonis Platform is for data classification on the user's machine, specifically for data visibility and protection. A quick, specific example of how I use Varonis Platform for ...

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I suggest enhancing tighter integration with third-party solutions, such as SIEM or SOAR platforms, for smoother incident response workflows. Standard compliance-related reports specifically tailor...

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Overview

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.

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Varonis Platform enhances data security and governance with advanced analytics, identifying unusual access patterns and sensitive areas. Its centralized interface manages permissions across systems, offering essential capabilities for alerting and reporting.

Varonis Platform provides continuous data protection and monitoring by identifying and alerting on unauthorized data access. It offers comprehensive insights into file access and user activities, supporting data classification and simplifying compliance with tracking and monitoring capabilities. Integration with storage systems enables users to manage permissions and access effectively. Room for improvement includes cloud integration and simplifying its interface and calculation engine for ease of use. Challenges include on-premises dependency, licensing costs, and a need for enhanced DLP capabilities.

What are the primary features of Varonis Platform?

24/7 Technical Support: Ensures continuous assistance and issue resolution.
Advanced Analytics: Identifies unusual data access patterns for increased security.
Centralized Permission Management: Manages access permissions across systems.
Data Classification: Categorizes data to enhance protection measures.
Integration with Storage Systems: Simplifies compliance through tracking and monitoring.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Increased Security: Protects against unauthorized data access.
Compliance Simplification: Offers comprehensive tracking and monitoring to meet compliance standards.
Efficient Permission Management: Simplifies access controls across platforms.
Enhanced Alerting: Provides timely notifications of potential security breaches.

In finance, Varonis aids in safeguarding sensitive financial data, while in healthcare, it secures patient records. Legal industries utilize it for protecting client information, and retail sectors manage sensitive customer data. These industries benefit from Varonis' ability to prevent unauthorized access and streamline compliance.

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