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RSA SecurID pros and cons

Vendor: RSA
3.9 out of 5

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PROS

Provides strong, multifactor authentication for enhanced security
Easy integration with different applications and systems
Highly reliable with minimal downtime
Offers flexible deployment options for various business needs
Comprehensive support and regular updates from RSA

CONS

Some users report frequent issues with token synchronization.
Others note limited compatibility with other authentication systems.
Hardware tokens can be bulky and inconvenient to carry.
Configuration and maintenance can be complex for administrators.
High cost compared to some alternative authentication methods.
 

RSA SecurID Pros review quotes

it_user183084 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant with 51-200 employees
Jan 19, 2015
Encryption random key generation and making it available for the user on the fly without any knowledge of the user regarding the keys.
it_user187404 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Access Analyst at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 29, 2015
In house applications access via weblink can be locked down to specific groups or criteria.
RG
Managing Director at Invesdom
May 21, 2021
I think it is really good when it comes to the hard token side of things.
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Justine Sabordo - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at shellsoft
May 11, 2023
It is a scalable solution.
Santhosh Rajamanickam - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant - Principal SOC Security at Royal Technology Solutions LLC
May 11, 2023
I would say that the two-factor authentication and the ease of installation and configuration are the most valuable features of this solution.
Chandan Tripathi - PeerSpot reviewer
Identity and Access Management Principal at Mobily
Sep 29, 2023
The most valuable features of RSA SecurID Access are push notifications, multifactor authentication, and ease of integration and deployment.
 

RSA SecurID Cons review quotes

it_user183084 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant with 51-200 employees
Jan 19, 2015
I would really rate the technical support as 4 (in a scale of 1-10). My interaction with the technical support was never good.
it_user187404 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Access Analyst at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 29, 2015
We are currently migrating to CA Site Minder due to RSA not having a viable SSO solution at this time.
RG
Managing Director at Invesdom
May 21, 2021
There are different compliances across the globe; RSA SecurID Access could be more complaint-based.
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Justine Sabordo - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Architect at shellsoft
May 11, 2023
The interface needs to improve a lot. It should be easier to manage and navigate.
Santhosh Rajamanickam - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant - Principal SOC Security at Royal Technology Solutions LLC
May 11, 2023
Sometimes, we encounter issues with other applications that are not compatible with RSA SecurID Access and require expert troubleshooting. At those times, we need additional support from an implementation perspective. This is an area where Oracle can improve as there is no substitute for reliable and efficient support.
Chandan Tripathi - PeerSpot reviewer
Identity and Access Management Principal at Mobily
Sep 29, 2023
It doesn't offer an agent-based or reverse-proxy-based approach to integration, which could enhance its flexibility.