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.
SailPoint is the leader in identity security for the cloud enterprise. We’re committed to protecting businesses from the inherent risk that comes with providing technology access across today’s diverse and remote workforce. Our identity security solutions secure and enable thousands of companies worldwide, giving our customers unmatched visibility into the entirety of their digital workforce, and ensuring that each worker has the right access to do their job, no more, no less. With SailPoint at the foundation of their business, our customers can provision access with confidence, protect business assets at scale and ensure compliance with certainty.
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.
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.
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.
Saviynt is an intelligent, cloud-first identity governance & access management solution. The solution is designed to help organizations quickly scale cloud initiatives and solve security and compliance challenges. Saviynt offers identity governance, granular application access, cloud security, and privileged access to secure your company’s ecosystem and provide a seamless user experience.
If you need to make any changes then there are additional fees.
The price of the license for this product is quite expensive.
If you need to make any changes then there are additional fees.
The price of the license for this product is quite 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.
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.
Cloudflare Access is a powerful identity and access management solution that provides secure and seamless access to internal resources. It eliminates the need for traditional VPNs and allows organizations to enforce granular access controls based on user identity and device posture. With Cloudflare Access, users can authenticate using their existing identity providers, such as Google or Okta, and access resources without exposing them to the public internet. This ensures that only authorized users can access sensitive data and applications.
The prices are slightly expensive.
The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten.
The prices are slightly expensive.
The pricing is somewhere in the middle. I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten.
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is an access management proxy solution for managing global access to the enterprise networks, cloud providers, applications, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Through a single management interface, BIG-IP APM consolidates remote, mobile, network, virtual, and web access.
Recently, they have simplified the licensing
The product is very expensive.
Recently, they have simplified the licensing
The product is very expensive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Licensing fees are paid on a monthly basis.
Licensing fees are paid on a monthly basis.
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.
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.
The SecureAuth® Identity Platform provides the flexibility required to meet the security and usability requirements for your diverse population of identities — workforce and customer. We offer the most multi-factor authentication choices, the most adaptive authentication risk checks, support all major federation protocols for single sign-on, and deliver self-service tools to keep your users productive while reducing help desk calls.
Multi-platform solution with role lifecycle management, role-based access rights control, and extensive self-service capabilities.
Meibo Identity Management 'Tailored' Identity and Access Rights Management. Meibo Identity Management offers a modular and functional approach to Identity Management by perfectly adapting to the constraints and existing organisation within each entity. It offers services going from a simple employee search thanks to ergonomic Web interfaces, to automation of arrival, mobility and departure processes, as well as automated provisioning of accounts and rights within all your company's repositories.