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.
SailPoint Identity Security Cloud is a comprehensive identity security solution designed to manage and govern user access in cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. It enables organizations to automate identity processes and enforce access policies, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks associated with unauthorized access.
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.
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.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps is a comprehensive security solution that provides protection for cloud-based applications and services. It offers real-time threat detection and response, as well as advanced analytics and reporting capabilities. With Defender for Cloud Apps, organizations can ensure the security of their cloud environments and safeguard against cyber threats. Whether you're running SaaS applications, IaaS workloads, or PaaS services, Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps can help you secure your cloud environment and protect your business from cyber threats.
We have an educational licensing agreement. It's a customer agreement for multiple years.
This product is not expensive.
We have an educational licensing agreement. It's a customer agreement for multiple years.
This product is not expensive.
Omada Identity is an identity governance and administration (IGA) solution designed to help organizations manage and secure digital identities and access across their IT environments. It focuses on enhancing security, compliance, and efficiency by automating identity management processes.
The pricing is too high for SMBs.
Omada continues to be very competitive on pricing, especially on the Omada cloud product.
The pricing is too high for SMBs.
Omada continues to be very competitive on pricing, especially on the Omada cloud product.
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.
Netscope is a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform that includes core products such as Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) and Security Service Edge (SSE).
Pricing is a little expensive but it is affordable.
They should work on licensing costs.
Pricing is a little expensive but it is affordable.
They should work on licensing costs.
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is the primary secure point of approved access into the Fortinet network, authorizing users, reviewing access permissions, and relaying the information to all Fortigate devices for comparison with identity-based protocols. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is a top-ranked authorization and SSO solution.
Appropriate secure access is fundamental to every role in an enterprise ecosystem. It is an integral function of every organization to ensure that every access and privilege is secure and to mitigate any possible risk to an organization. Approved users should only have access to the necessary information when they need it, from the appropriate location(s) to safeguard an organization's security at all times.
I would start off with a VM including the base license and scale according to the number of users you need to authenticate.
You can pay as you go with them. You purchase a base license and add to it as needed.
I would start off with a VM including the base license and scale according to the number of users you need to authenticate.
You can pay as you go with them. You purchase a base license and add to it as needed.
PingID pricing is a ten out of ten because it's a little bit cheaper than other tools, such as Okta and ForgeRock, and supports multiple tools.
PingID's pricing is pretty competitive.
PingID pricing is a ten out of ten because it's a little bit cheaper than other tools, such as Okta and ForgeRock, and supports multiple tools.
PingID's pricing is pretty competitive.
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.
One Identity Manager is a value-added and trusted active directory management and user provisioning software solution. One Identity Manager administers and protects an organization’s data and users, minimizes threats, and ensures that compliance regulations are consistently satisfied.
Users will have access to the data and applications they need when they need them. One Identity can be used on premises, in the cloud, and also with hybrid options. One Identity Manager is able to easily combine strict governance compliance regulations and rigorous security protocols to keep business enterprises secure and functional today and into the future. One Identity Manager is also a robust, scalable identity governance and administration (IGA) solution. The solution is designed to meet the changing needs of a growing dynamic business enterprise, and not be limited or left vulnerable by IT department constricts.
It is a very good product but it's not the cheapest or cost-efficient.
There are old processes that are really great for some people and look like pieces of artwork. However, the maintenance of them is really expensive.
It is a very good product but it's not the cheapest or cost-efficient.
There are old processes that are really great for some people and look like pieces of artwork. However, the maintenance of them is really expensive.
Securonix Next-Gen SIEM excels in advanced threat detection and response with its powerful analytics and machine learning capabilities. Users value its comprehensive security monitoring, user-friendly interface, and scalability. It enhances operational efficiency, compliance, collaboration, and decision-making, boosting organizational security posture.
We have a license from our 5.0, so that license just continued. We paid them the extra cloud-hosting costs for a year which were about $300,000.
We have an annual license. We pay $200,000 for the base licensing and we pay another $50,000 for the software as a service.
We have a license from our 5.0, so that license just continued. We paid them the extra cloud-hosting costs for a year which were about $300,000.
We have an annual license. We pay $200,000 for the base licensing and we pay another $50,000 for the software as a service.
Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) builds on the identity and access management capabilities of Forefront Identity Manager. MIM helps you manage the users, credentials, policies, and access within your organization. Additionally, MIM adds a hybrid experience, privileged access management capabilities, and support for new platforms.
MIM is free with a Microsoft Azure license.
The solution is included in the Microsoft E3 license and premium subscriptions of Azure AD.
MIM is free with a Microsoft Azure license.
The solution is included in the Microsoft E3 license and premium subscriptions of Azure AD.
BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management enables organizations to mitigate attacks by removing excess privileges on Windows, Mac, Unix/Linux and networked devices. Remove excessive end user privileges and control applications on Windows, Mac, Unix, Linux, and networked devices without hindering end-user productivity.
I'm sure everyone should have the cluster environment, which means more expensive, anyway, cheaper than the other solutions.
PowerBroker for a Mac client is three times the price of the Windows version.
I'm sure everyone should have the cluster environment, which means more expensive, anyway, cheaper than the other solutions.
PowerBroker for a Mac client is three times the price of the Windows version.
Microsoft Entra ID Protection uses advanced machine learning to identify sign-in risks and unusual user behavior to block, challenge, limit, or allow access.
The pricing is competitive in the SMA segment and runs $5-$6 per user.
The price of Azure AD is not expensive.
The pricing is competitive in the SMA segment and runs $5-$6 per user.
The price of Azure AD is not expensive.
One Identity Active Roles is a highly regarded solution for Active Directory (AD) security and account management. One Identity Active Roles will enhance group, account, and directory management while eradicating the need for manual processes. The end result is a significant increase in the overall speed, efficiency, and security of the organization.
The licensing model is a simple user-based model, not that much complicated.
The price is reasonable. It costs us about 1 million Danish kroner annually, and we also spend about half as much on consultants.
The licensing model is a simple user-based model, not that much complicated.
The price is reasonable. It costs us about 1 million Danish kroner annually, and we also spend about half as much on consultants.
One Identity Safeguard is a comprehensive solution for managing privileged access, ensuring enhanced security and control over sensitive operations and data within organizations. Key use cases include automatic session recording for audit compliance, real-time monitoring of privileged access, credential management and rotation to mitigate password-related security risks, and integration with various platforms for unified account management. Users appreciate its robust security features that allow only authenticated access, effective session management, and comprehensive audit trails that aid in regulatory compliance and improve transparency. Additionally, it offers seamless integration with existing systems, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing complexity.
Setup cost, pricing and licensing are all very expensive.
The full license is expensive but if you plan to use it in a big organization then it is the best option because it is more flexible.
Setup cost, pricing and licensing are all very expensive.
The full license is expensive but if you plan to use it in a big organization then it is the best option because it is more flexible.
Oracle Identity Governance (OIG) is a very versatile and robust enterprise identity management solution that offers functional and business performance competence by supplying centralized administration and total automation of identity and client provisioning events throughout the organization and user applications. Oracle Identity Governance monitors the complete identity and role process to satisfy rapidly changing business and complex compliance regulations and quickly delivers critical reporting and compliance capabilities.
Oracle licenses are expensive. I suggest making pricing and licensing decisions that align with architectural requirements and the project's budget.
The cost of support and upgrading to the next release are both expensive.
Oracle licenses are expensive. I suggest making pricing and licensing decisions that align with architectural requirements and the project's budget.
The cost of support and upgrading to the next release are both expensive.
Microsoft Entra Permissions Management is a cloud infrastructure entitlement management (CIEM) solution that provides comprehensive visibility into permissions assigned to all identities – users and workloads – actions, and resources across cloud infrastructures. It detects, right-sizes, and monitors unused and excessive permissions and enables Zero Trust security through least privilege access in Microsoft Azure, AWS, and GCP.
We are a Fortune 500 company, so we always negotiate with Microsoft.
We are a Fortune 500 company, so we always negotiate with Microsoft.
Reduce risk and centrally manage user access across your enterprise – with SAP Identity Management. The software integrates with your business processes to provide robust data and application security. Keep your operations running smoothly – and boost productivity by providing role-based user access, self-service password reset, approval workflows, and more.
The licensing cost varies depending on the specific requirements and deployment size.
I rate the solution's pricing a four out of ten.
The licensing cost varies depending on the specific requirements and deployment size.
I rate the solution's pricing a four out of ten.
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.
You just need to be aware that the more systems you connect, the more license fees you have to pay.
The price of the solution is a bit high and could be reduced.
You just need to be aware that the more systems you connect, the more license fees you have to pay.
The price of the solution is a bit high and could be reduced.
Salesforce Identity provides a single, trusted identity for employees, partners, and customers, so that you can manage apps, users, and data sharing with simplicity and transparency.
On a scale of one to ten, where one is a very low price and ten is a very high price, I rate Salesforce Identity's pricing a six out of ten.
On a scale of one to ten, where one is a very low price and ten is a very high price, I rate Salesforce Identity's pricing a six out of ten.
CrowdStrike Identity Protection secures user identities, detects advanced threats, and prevents unauthorized access. Users appreciate its integration capabilities, real-time monitoring, and effective threat intelligence. Valued features include multi-factor authentication, intuitive management console, in-depth analytics, comprehensive reporting tools, and reducing identity-based attack risks. However, enhancements in ease of use, navigation, and customer support are desired.
In a highly competitive environment the quality, precision and innovation are the key factors for organizations to stay ahead instead of falling behind. Choosing strong, reliable solution providers today will influence your tomorrow. At Evolveum we understand such needs and as an answer we created midPoint, a unique open source solution seamlessly combining identity management and identity governance.
We're EVOLVEUM partners, and I tried it without a license.
Licensing is defined by the number of users.
We're EVOLVEUM partners, and I tried it without a license.
Licensing is defined by the number of users.
The Symantec Identity Governance and Administration (formerly CA Identity Suite) provides comprehensive identity management and governance capabilities with a simple, intuitive user experience. This user experience can dramatically simplify processes such as user access requests and access certifications, resulting in improved productivity and user satisfaction. In addition, the Symantec Identity Governance and Administration performs risk analysis and certification and enables remediation actions in real-time during the access provisioning steps, thereby improving audit performance and risk posture with preventive policy enforcement.
Pricing and licensing models are adequate and reasonable.
Compared to other options, CA products are not that expensive.
Pricing and licensing models are adequate and reasonable.
Compared to other options, CA products are not that expensive.
Pricing varies based on user count/number of modules you need.
I rate the product's price a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
Pricing varies based on user count/number of modules you need.
I rate the product's price a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
The modern enterprise consists of both on-premise and cloud-based solutions often being utilized by users who are often geographically distributed. These users may also be a mix of employees, contractors, customers, vendors and so forth. OpenIAM Identity Governance (IGA) simplifies the way in which organizations manage identities across this complex landscape.
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence (IGI) delivers a business-centric approach to Identity Management and Governance. It empowers business and IT to work together to meet regulatory compliance and security goals across enterprise applications and data. IGI covers enterprise user lifecycle management, access risk assessment and mitigation, certification, password management as well as powerful analytics and reporting to enable business to make the right decisions on enterprise access.
I would rate the price eight out of 10, with 10 as the best value for money.
I would rate the price eight out of 10, with 10 as the best value for money.
Oracle Identity Cloud Service enables organizations to automate security, compliance, and IDM activities regardless of where they are on their journey to the cloud.
Our licensing costs are on a yearly basis.
Our licensing costs are on a yearly basis.
Veza Core Authorization Platform is designed to enhance visibility and control over data access while efficiently managing user permissions and identity governance. Users rely on it to streamline compliance and audit processes, ensuring robust security through zero-trust principles.
Key features include comprehensive access management capabilities, offering detailed governance over resource access, and providing transparent visibility into permissions and entitlements across applications and systems. The platform excels in seamlessly integrating with existing security and IT infrastructure, simplifying workflows. Additionally, its automation of compliance reporting and audit tasks reduces manual efforts, boosting productivity.
Organizations benefit from improved efficiency, better team collaboration, and insightful analytics, leading to time savings and resource optimization. Veza Core Authorization helps identify and mitigate risks associated with unauthorized data access, fostering a secure and compliant environment.
Whether your applications are custom, your business processes complex, or you're looking for world-class professional services and project management to coordinate each step of your project, IBM Cloud Identity Service is uniquely suited to serve organizations with out-of-the box challenges.
Imprivata Identity Governance is an identity management solution that is created specifically for the uniquely critical needs of the healthcare industry. Imprivata Identity Governance is part of the Imprivata identity and access management (IAM) suite of trusted healthcare solutions. It is a secure end-to-end solution with specific, finely-tuned role-based smart auditing processes, fully automated provisioning and deprovisioning, and intuitive analytics that facilitate quick risk evaluation and restoration.
Imprivata Identity Governance's pricing is probably in the middle ballpark.
Imprivata Identity Governance's pricing is probably in the middle ballpark.
