Microsoft Entra ID, previously known as Azure AD (Active Directory), is Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution. Designed to help organizations of all sizes manage user identities and create an intelligent security perimeter around their cloud and on-premise resources. Microsoft Entra ID or Azure AD is integral to the Microsoft 365 and Azure ecosystems. It provides a robust set of capabilities to manage users and groups and secure access to applications in a centralized, streamlined manner.
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) is a login system, morphing into a sophisticated identity and access management (IAM) solution for the modern, hybrid workplace. Imagine a single vault for all your digital keys – that's the essence of Entra ID's identity management. It acts as a central repository for user identities, encompassing usernames, passwords, and even additional attributes like department or employee role.
These capabilities enabled simplified administration using a unified platform for adding, modifying, and deleting user accounts. Users no longer need to remember login credentials for a plethora of applications. Entra ID streamlines access by using the same identity across various cloud services and on-premises resources (if integrated). Centralized identity management allows for stricter enforcement of security policies and password complexity requirements across the organization.
Authentication sits at the heart of the solution, ensuring only authorized users gain access to sensitive resources. It employs a multi-pronged approach:
For organizations with on-premises infrastructure, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) offers hybrid identity options. This allows for a smooth integration between on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID, providing a consistent identity for users across both environments. It enables organizations to leverage their existing investments in on-premises infrastructure while taking advantage of cloud scalability and flexibility.
In conclusion, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) is a comprehensive IAM solution that addresses the complex challenges of managing and securing identities in a cloud-centric world. Its blend of ease of use, security, and integration capabilities makes it an essential component of modern IT infrastructure, supporting both operational efficiency and strategic business objectives.
The licensing cost is a bit prohibitive.
Licensing is easy.
The licensing cost is a bit prohibitive.
Licensing is easy.
Cisco ISE is an all-in-one solution that streamlines security policy management and reduces operating costs. Cisco ISE delivers visibility and access control over users and devices across wired, wireless, and VPN connections.
There are three levels of pricing: basic, plus, and apex. Basic satisfied our needs.
If you go directly with Cisco for the implementation it's very, very expensive.
There are three levels of pricing: basic, plus, and apex. Basic satisfied our needs.
If you go directly with Cisco for the implementation it's very, very expensive.
Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks provides consistent security for all users and applications across your remote networks. Prisma Access grants users safe access to the cloud and data center applications and the internet as well. In addition, the solution combines all of your security and networking capabilities into a single cloud-delivered platform, enabling flexible hybrid workforces.
Actually the solution is very expensive. I don't know the particulars since the purchasing team dealt with it.
The pricing for this solution is on the higher end.
Actually the solution is very expensive. I don't know the particulars since the purchasing team dealt with it.
The pricing for this solution is on the higher end.
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is a next-generation solution that allows users to secure both their applications and their confidential corporate information. It is extremely flexible and can be implemented across a variety of environments. This program runs with equal efficiency in a fully cloud-based, hybrid, or on-premises environment. Users can now protect their critical infrastructure and access it in any way that best meets their needs.
Pricing and licensing depend on the environment.
It is not a cheap solution. It is expensive as compared with other solutions. However, it is one of the best solutions in their domain.
Pricing and licensing depend on the environment.
It is not a cheap solution. It is expensive as compared with other solutions. However, it is one of the best solutions in their domain.
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services is a highly regarded remote access tool in addition to being a top-ranked Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solution in the marketplace today.
The pricing is moderate.
The solution has a perpetual license and it is purchased upfront.
The pricing is moderate.
The solution has a perpetual license and it is purchased upfront.
Aruba ClearPass is a network access control (NAC) solution that provides a range of security and access management capabilities for wired, wireless, and VPN networks. ClearPass enables organizations to secure their networks and devices, enforce security policies, and provide secure access to network resources.
Licensing and pricing are extremely straightforward.
Cost is important. I switched because Aruba's costs were well below Cisco's.
Licensing and pricing are extremely straightforward.
Cost is important. I switched because Aruba's costs were well below Cisco's.
Okta Workforce Identity is a powerful solution that provides single sign-on capabilities and centralized access control for multiple applications. Its most valuable features include workflows, multiple SSO protocols, and Active Directory integrations. It helps organizations by simplifying access management, improving security with multi-factor authentication, and streamlining user provisioning. It is particularly beneficial for large employers, retail chains, and organizations with a significant number of employees. Okta Workforce Identity is easy to use, scalable, and reliable, making it an essential tool for identity and access management.
License is around US$20,000 annually.
It is costly for large companies.
License is around US$20,000 annually.
It is costly for large companies.
TeamViewer is a remote access solution that allows users to connect to any PC or server around the world within a few seconds. When using it, users can remotely control a computer, transfer files, and access various services such as video conferencing and virtual meetings. The solution works on various operating systems including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. As a well-recognized provider of remote control and online meeting software, TeamViewer is mainly used for remote technical support, remote access, and online collaboration.
TeamViewer offers a free version to try. Download and give it a shot. See what it's like and if you like it, then buy the license for it.
...it will cost you $1,500 to $1,600 a year, but when I think of how much work I do through TeamViewer...
TeamViewer offers a free version to try. Download and give it a shot. See what it's like and if you like it, then buy the license for it.
...it will cost you $1,500 to $1,600 a year, but when I think of how much work I do through TeamViewer...
Forescout Platform provides today’s busy enterprise organizations with policy and protocol management, workflow coordination, streamlining, and complete device and infrastructure visibility to improve overall network security. The solution also provides concise real-time intelligence of all devices and users on the network. Policy and protocols are delineated using gathered intelligence to facilitate the appropriate levels of remediation, compliance, network access, and all service operations. Forescout Platform is very flexible, integrates well with most of today’s leading network security products, and is a very cost-effective solution.
Devices with multiple IP's count multiple times against your license count.
The ROI is priceless.
Devices with multiple IP's count multiple times against your license count.
The ROI is priceless.
Auth0 is a user-friendly platform that securely authenticates and authorizes users across multiple platforms. It offers easy integration, robust security measures, and customizable options for authentication. Users praise its scalability, comprehensive documentation, and responsive customer support.
Auth0 significantly improves organization operations, increasing efficiency, collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities. It streamlines processes, reduces errors, and facilitates seamless integration.
There are different price levels: B2B, B2C, and enterprise. The basic plan is about $1,500 per month.
It is a relatively inexpensive product in the industry.
There are different price levels: B2B, B2C, and enterprise. The basic plan is about $1,500 per month.
It is a relatively inexpensive product in the industry.
Enable secure, flexible work with the leader in virtual apps and desktops
You have to do some hard work in order to get the suitable licenses.
The licenses are affordable, but the support is a bit expensive, though worth the value.
You have to do some hard work in order to get the suitable licenses.
The licenses are affordable, but the support is a bit expensive, though worth the value.
Fortinet's FortiNAC is a network access control solution that provides visibility, control, and automated response for everything that connects to the network, enhancing the security fabric. FortiNAC protects against Internet of Things (IoT) threats, extends control to third-party devices, and orchestrates automated responses to a variety of networking events.
It's a subscription-based license, which is based on the usage and number of concurrent users.
The licensing fees are a little bit high.
It's a subscription-based license, which is based on the usage and number of concurrent users.
The licensing fees are a little bit high.
Remote secure access VPN is a solution that provides users with remote access to an organization’s network. The host may have VPN client software loaded or use a web-based client. The solution leverages security features like multi-factor authentication, endpoint scanning, and encryption of all data in motion.
The price of this product is good.
Organizations that already have the Check Point NGFW need to purchase an additional license to have access to the VPN functionality.
The price of this product is good.
Organizations that already have the Check Point NGFW need to purchase an additional license to have access to the VPN functionality.
ForgeRock is a comprehensive open-source identity and access management solution designed to meet the unique needs of your users and workforce. With ForgeRock you can orchestrate, manage, and secure the complete lifecycle of identities in any cloud or hybrid environment. ForgeRock allows you to set up bot detection, identity proofing, and risk-based authentication.
It's a bit pricey and could be more competitive.
Its price is comparable to other products in the market.
It's a bit pricey and could be more competitive.
Its price is comparable to other products in the market.
Appgate SDP is a network access control tool for local and remote access, multifactor authentication, and micro-segmentation. It is a flexible, robust, and configurable tool with good documentation, interface improvements, and ease of deployment.
It is a pretty expensive tool. It is maybe about $20,000 per year for a hundred users or so.
We pay $100 per user per month. One license for the site is around $17.
It is a pretty expensive tool. It is maybe about $20,000 per year for a hundred users or so.
We pay $100 per user per month. One license for the site is around $17.
The cost of the product is high, but worth it because of the utility and great product support.
The price of Pulse Connect Secure is expensive.
The cost of the product is high, but worth it because of the utility and great product support.
The price of Pulse Connect Secure is expensive.
OpenText™ Exceed™ TurboX is secure virtual desktop software that enables modern hybrid work. Leveraging the Exceed TurboX hybrid cloud VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure), organizations can allow employees to work from anywhere and any device. Exceed TurboX includes support for demanding, high-performance graphical software used in engineering product design, semiconductor design and other graphic-intense fields.
Pricing for OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is five out of ten. It's not that expensive, and it's not that affordable.
Pricing for OpenText Exceed TurboX (ETX) is five out of ten. It's not that expensive, and it's not that affordable.
Amazon Cognito is a simple user identity and data synchronization service that helps you securely manage and synchronize app data for your users across their mobile devices. You can create unique identities for your users through a number of public login providers (Amazon, Facebook, and Google) and also support unauthenticated guests. You can save app data locally on users’ devices allowing your applications to work even when the devices are offline. With Amazon Cognito, you can save any kind of data in the AWS Cloud, such as app preferences or game state, without writing any backend code or managing any infrastructure. This means you can focus on creating great app experiences instead of having to worry about building and managing a backend solution to handle identity management, network state, storage, and sync.
The pricing of this solution is good compared to other solutions on the market.
The pricing is bad so I rate it a two out of ten.
The pricing of this solution is good compared to other solutions on the market.
The pricing is bad so I rate it a two out of ten.
Citrix Gateway is a customer-managed solution that can be deployed on premises or on any public cloud, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Citrix Gateway provides users with secure access and single sign-on to all the virtual, SaaS and web applications they need to be productive.
Usually with Citrix the issue is the pricing, especially for the African region. We believe it's really expensive.
Pricing is very high if you do a comparison with what is available in the market.
Usually with Citrix the issue is the pricing, especially for the African region. We believe it's really expensive.
Pricing is very high if you do a comparison with what is available in the market.
BeyondTrust Remote Support is software built to help organizations gain access to and support nearly any remote computer or mobile device with a single solution. BeyondTrust Remote Support works across Windows, Mac, and Linux and gives you access and control whether a device is on or off the network.
This product provides value for money.
Bomgar has a very fair pricing structure.
This product provides value for money.
Bomgar has a very fair pricing structure.
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.
Licensing and pricing seems very fair.
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.
Licensing and pricing seems very fair.
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.
BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access (formerly Bomgar Privileged Access) lets you secure, manage, and audit vendor and internal remote privileged access without a VPN.
The licensing cost for this solution is based on the number of endpoints.
The price is pretty expensive, but you get what you pay for and this is a great product.
The licensing cost for this solution is based on the number of endpoints.
The price is pretty expensive, but you get what you pay for and this is a great product.
Intuitive remote control
Use the mouse and keyboard (or touchscreen) in front of you as though they belong to the remote computer.
CyberArk Identity is a versatile identity management solution suitable for a wide range of enterprises. CyberArk Identity users have expressed satisfaction with various aspects, highlighting its quality, functionality, and value for money. They appreciate its user-friendly interface and the convenience it offers. Overall, the user reviews indicate a positive experience with the product or service.
We find that the pricing and licensing of this solution is adequate, as compared to the other competitors in the market.
There is an initial license and then there is a subscription needed.
We find that the pricing and licensing of this solution is adequate, as compared to the other competitors in the market.
There is an initial license and then there is a subscription needed.
Symantec® SiteMinder is designed to secure the modern enterprise through a unified access management platform that applies the appropriate authentication mechanism to positively identify users; provides single sign-on and identity federation for seamless access to any application; enforces granular security policies to stop unauthorized access to sensitive resources; and monitors and manages the entire user session to prevent session hijacking. Finally, Symantec SiteMinder is battle-tested and has been deployed in the largest IT environments in the world.
CA solutions are generally expensive but for the customer the ROI is big.
The price is quite comparable to the other enterprise-level solutions in that market.
CA solutions are generally expensive but for the customer the ROI is big.
The price is quite comparable to the other enterprise-level solutions in that market.
OneLogin by One Identity is a cloud-based access management solution for the modern enterprise. It delivers secure access for every user, every app and every device to meet an organization’s Workforce and Customer and Identity and Access Management (CIAM) needs.
Surprisingly expensive given the price of on-premise solutions.
The pricing for OneLogin seems to be okay. The pricing and licensing are affordable. If you'd consider OneLogin to be expensive, it's worth it.
Surprisingly expensive given the price of on-premise solutions.
The pricing for OneLogin seems to be okay. The pricing and licensing are affordable. If you'd consider OneLogin to be expensive, it's worth it.
IBM Security Verify Access is a complete authorization and network security policy management solution. It provides end-to-end protection of resources over geographically dispersed intranets and extranets.Provides a wide range of built-in authenticators and supports external authenticators.Provides permit and deny decisions for protected resources requests in the secure domain through the authorization API.Manages secure access to private internal network-based resources by using the public Internet's broad connectivity and ease of use with a corporate firewall system.
The product is not expensive. It depends on the number of users.
The product is not expensive. It depends on the number of users.
With ConnectWise ScreenConnect, you can seamlessly connect to desktops, mobile devices, and more, ensuring that customer downtime is a thing of the past. With world-class security features, including AES-256 encryption and two-factor authentication, ConnectWise ScreenConnect is ready to safeguard your interactions right out of the box. What sets ConnectWise ScreenConnect apart is the power of customization – white-label your software with hundreds of appearance options to showcase your unique brand in every support interaction. In the ScreenConnect Support Premium edition, experience ConnectWise View, enabling live stream sessions for real-time hardware troubleshooting via the user's mobile device camera. Plus, with our robust configurability and granular permissions, you can tailor the experience to your exact needs, equipping your team with the precise access they require.
Good price and works well.
Their licensing model is good, their pricing model is good, their service is good; bandwidth is excellent. They're consistent.
Good price and works well.
Their licensing model is good, their pricing model is good, their service is good; bandwidth is excellent. They're consistent.
WSO2 Identity Server can be used to simplify identity and access management (IAM) related activities in the enterprise. The product is based on open standards and open source principles. WSO2 Identity Server comes with seamless, easy to use integration capabilities that help connect applications, user stores, directories and identity management systems.
We have to take their support, but that is a minimal charge if I'm comparing it to other identity managers.
I have found the solutions license is priced competitively compared to others.
We have to take their support, but that is a minimal charge if I'm comparing it to other identity managers.
I have found the solutions license is priced competitively compared to others.
I rate the price of Sophos Network Access Control a five out of ten.
Sophos Network Access Control is very cheap compared to other solutions like Cisco, Barracuda, and Palo Alto.
I rate the price of Sophos Network Access Control a five out of ten.
Sophos Network Access Control is very cheap compared to other solutions like Cisco, Barracuda, and Palo Alto.
I would say it is a bit expensive, but I think it is worth the price.
The pricing of the solution is reasonable
I would say it is a bit expensive, but I think it is worth the price.
The pricing of the solution is reasonable
The cost of the licensing is based on the maximum number of concurrent users, and it costs a lot to add them.
Our licenses are stackable and can be anywhere from five users to a million users.
The cost of the licensing is based on the maximum number of concurrent users, and it costs a lot to add them.
Our licenses are stackable and can be anywhere from five users to a million users.
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.
Can be expensive as a solution.
The price is really good and it is flexible because they have CPU licenses. The license is a one-time-only purchase.
Can be expensive as a solution.
The price is really good and it is flexible because they have CPU licenses. The license is a one-time-only purchase.
Your army of road warriors and remote workers require a quick, flexible, reliable and completely secure way to connect to your internal enterprise applications, information and network resources. They want to do this from anywhere in the world, at any time and from any suitable device. The Barracuda SSL VPN provides the security and connectivity to deliver this access, via a web browser or virtually any mobile device.
The product is affordable and reasonably priced so it would make a lot of sense for people to use it long-term.
Barracuda SSL VPN is inexpensive.
The product is affordable and reasonably priced so it would make a lot of sense for people to use it long-term.
Barracuda SSL VPN is inexpensive.
Apache Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway. It supports standard protocols like VNC, RDP, and SSH.
We call it clientless because no plugins or client software are required.
Thanks to HTML5, once Guacamole is installed on a server, all you need to access your desktops is a web browser.
The price of the solution is average.
The price of the solution is average.
Dameware Remote Everywhere is a fast, simple, and lightweight cloud-based remote support solution, accessible from almost anywhere with an internet connection. When an end user has an issue, DRE helps you solve it fast. Avoid long connection or software response times. It Delivers the tools IT professionals need in a cloud-based, remote support solution
