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.
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.
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.
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.
Cisco Duo is a cloud-based access management platform that secures access to all applications, for any user and device, from anywhere. It’s designed to be both easy to use and deploy, while providing complete endpoint visibility and control.
During testing we are allowed a certain number of licenses for free.
Its price is reasonable. It is not highly expensive.
During testing we are allowed a certain number of licenses for free.
Its price is reasonable. It is not highly expensive.
As we've seen, passwords alone don't keep unwanted guests out of your network. Password-only authentication has led to security breaches, malware infections, and policy violations. With two-factor authentication, a password is used along with a security token and authentication server to provide far better security. Authorized employees can remotely access company resources safely using a variety of devices, ranging from lpatops to mobile phones.
It is included as part of our firewall license.
I would rate the pricing as an eight out of ten. We purchased the solution at a reasonable price in 2019.
It is included as part of our firewall license.
I would rate the pricing as an eight out of ten. We purchased the solution at a reasonable price in 2019.
The RSA SecurID Suite combines the separate disciplines of access management and authentication with identity governance and user lifecycle management into one comprehensive suite. It goes way beyond the capabilities of traditional identity and access management systems by using risk analytics to provide identity and access assurance. This helps organizations solve two fundamental challenges:
I think the price of this solution is reasonable compared to YubiKey and Duo given that it offers the same similar features.
RSA SecurID Access is expensive.
I think the price of this solution is reasonable compared to YubiKey and Duo given that it offers the same similar features.
RSA SecurID Access is expensive.
Offering the broadest range of authentication methods and form factors, Thales allows customers to address numerous use cases, assurance levels, and threat vectors with unified, centrally managed policies—managed from one authentication back end delivered in the cloud or on premise.
There is an annual licensing fee.
There is an annual licensing fee.
Licensing fees are paid on a monthly basis.
Licensing fees are paid on a monthly basis.
Silverfort is a unified identity protection platform that helps organizations protect their networks and cloud environments from identity-based attacks. The platform uses agentless and proxyless technology to continuously monitor all access of users and service accounts across both cloud and on-premise environments, analyze risk in real time using an AI-based engine, and enforce adaptive authentication and access policies.
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.
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.
Compact Identity is a solution developed by ILANTUS that solves the identity and access related issues of SMBs (up to 3000 users). It is a complete solution with Access Management, ULM and AG. It includes access governance for audits and compliance and everything from single sign-on to password management and birth-right to access request based account provisioning.
Gluu publishes Internet security software universities, government agencies and companies can use to securely identify a person, and manage what information they are allowed to access.
The price is reasonable.
The tool is cheaper compared to typical German products. I rate the product’s pricing a four out of ten.
The price is reasonable.
The tool is cheaper compared to typical German products. I rate the product’s pricing a four out of ten.
The Web Access Manager is an integral part of the OpenIAM platform. The Access Manager provides a scalable, secure and consistent solution to access applications in hybrid environments for both corporate (employees) and consumers (external) alike.
Fortscale delivers the intelligence needed to detect risks posed by different users and entities, so critical resources can be protected and appropriate controls implemented to improve an organization’s security stance. Unlike other solutions that rely on predefined rules, Fortscale combines predictive, big data analytics with advanced machine learning to accurately uncover real-time security risks. There are no limits – with selftuning anomaly detection that accurately identifies risks in an organization’s unique environment, security analysts have all they need to quickly identify and shut down attacks.
