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We performed a comparison between RSA Authentication Manager and Symantec VIP Access Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Authentication Systems solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed RSA Authentication Manager vs. Symantec VIP Access Manager Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Easy setup, deployment, and integration in different infrastructures, including virtual ones.""I have found RSA Authentication Manager to be scalable.""It is a good solution for token identification.""The most valuable feature is the SecurID.""The most valuable feature is the provision part. The mapping and the logging is also very good. In addition, the troubleshooting, from a console point of view, is easy for administration and on the provisioning and logging part.""It is a stable solution. I would rate the stability a nine out of ten.""It stands out as a comprehensive and adaptable solution that excels in both on-premises and cloud-based authentication, offers strong security with multi-layered authentication, and boasts a well-maintained product with reliable performance."

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"It offers more platform support, like Apple, Android, and Microsoft.""The product is useful for providing user access from an in-built office server as we follow the work-from-home model.""Cloud-based service and management.""It is easy to use.""In this version 9.1, lots of changes are done for the dashboard, User Store etc.""The tool has been very stable, in my experience. Also, I haven't faced any issues or problems with integration or connectivity.""Other than it provides us with remote access, so it's fairly easy to install, fairly easy to set up, and provides us the ability to get into our corporate environment.""It's a good tool. It's pretty straightforward."

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Cons
"We have encountered issue when trying to expand this particular solution for a large set of users across the country.""Our major problem is the authentication via Microsoft, via Microsoft cloud systems. This is our major aim, to be a valued product for the future. The biggest problem is to work against cheap cloud systems. Cloud identification is our main problem at this time.""We found technical support was not very responsive to our requests for assistance.""There is room for improvement in the RSA support.""Enhancing the user interface and expanding their marketing efforts in regions like Nigeria and West Africa could be beneficial.""We are not planning on using the solution in the future.""Perhaps parts of the the user interface should become more intuitive."

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"If they had dashboards or a report for managers or executives, then it would allow them to see the status and have it make sense to them.""It is challenging to use when installing a new version.""It gets out of sync with Active Directory or whatever it might be, whatever the authentication piece is on Active Directory, and they just reset it on the backend. I never have to contact the vendor.""I would like to see the solution meet the integration needs at our company...Improving the solution's integration feature would be beneficial.""The User Store synchronization part needs to improve. Also, the logs, reports, and dashboard can be improved.""Maybe Symantec could consider providing a step-by-step guide for first-time users.""Geofencing needs improvement.""The gateway server is a RADIUS server, but it lacks the functionality of returning RADIUS attributes other than those that are required for the gateway to authenticate the users."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The pricing is a little bit complicated because sometimes resellers are able to make prices that are too low. Our price, with a discount, is typically not as high as some of our competitors."
  • "As a new customer, the minimum cost would be four dollars, but you have room for negotiation, potentially bringing it down to as low as three dollars."
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  • "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."
  • "There are additional costs for maintenance."
  • "I can say that the solution is worth the money."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It stands out as a comprehensive and adaptable solution that excels in both on-premises and cloud-based authentication, offers strong security with multi-layered authentication, and boasts a… more »
    Top Answer:Enhancing the user interface and expanding their marketing efforts in regions like Nigeria and West Africa could be beneficial.
    Top Answer:We use it to enhance the security of our Cisco VPN connections and for custom-developed applications. These applications communicate with RSA via APIs, enabling us to leverage RSA's two-factor… more »
    Top Answer:The product is useful for providing user access from an in-built office server as we follow the work-from-home model.
    Top Answer:The pricing would most likely charge per user based on how many accounts have access to the IT managers.
    Top Answer:The product's connection speed needs improvement. Sometimes, I need help connecting my mobile to the main office's system due to a version upgrade. It is challenging to use when installing a new… more »
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    Overview
    RSA Authentication Manager is the platform behind RSA SecurID that allows for centralized management of the RSA SecurID environment including authentication methods, users, applications, and agents across multiple physical sites. It verifies authentication requests and centrally administers authentication policies for organizations' end users.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    Tiera, Fred Loya, BRE Leasing, ADP, BlueFort Security, New Hanover County
    Maine Medical Center, Aria S.p.A
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    REVIEWERS
    Leisure / Travel Company11%
    Real Estate/Law Firm11%
    Hospitality Company11%
    Transportation Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Healthcare Company12%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business30%
    Large Enterprise70%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise64%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise70%
    Buyer's Guide
    RSA Authentication Manager vs. Symantec VIP Access Manager
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about RSA Authentication Manager vs. Symantec VIP Access Manager and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    763,955 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    RSA Authentication Manager is ranked 14th in Authentication Systems with 2 reviews while Symantec VIP Access Manager is ranked 15th in Authentication Systems with 3 reviews. RSA Authentication Manager is rated 8.2, while Symantec VIP Access Manager is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of RSA Authentication Manager writes "A highly effective and versatile solution that excels in terms of security, integration, scalability, and customer support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec VIP Access Manager writes "With its mobile application, this tool offers a convenient and user-friendly experience to its users". RSA Authentication Manager is most compared with Cisco Duo, Microsoft Entra ID, RSA SecurID Access, RSA Adaptive Authentication and Fortinet FortiAuthenticator, whereas Symantec VIP Access Manager is most compared with Microsoft Entra ID, Check Point Remote Access VPN, Yubico YubiKey, RSA SecurID Access and Okta Workforce Identity. See our RSA Authentication Manager vs. Symantec VIP Access Manager report.

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