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.
Wiz is a highly efficient solution for data security posture management (DSPM), with a 100% API-based approach that provides quick connectivity and comprehensive scans of platform configurations and workloads. The solution allows companies to automatically correlate sensitive data with relevant cloud context, such as public exposure, user identities, entitlements, and vulnerabilities.This integration enables them to understand data accessibility, configuration, usage, and movement within their internal environments.
The pricing is fair. Some of the more advanced features and functionalities and how the tiers are split can be somewhat confusing.
I wish the pricing was more transparent.
The pricing is fair. Some of the more advanced features and functionalities and how the tiers are split can be somewhat confusing.
I wish the pricing was more transparent.
Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks is a cloud security solution used for cloud security posture management, cloud workload protection, container security, and code security. It provides visibility, monitoring, and alerting for security issues in multi-cloud environments.
The purchasing process was easy and quick. It is a very economical solution.
Our licensing fees are $18,000 USD per year.
The purchasing process was easy and quick. It is a very economical solution.
Our licensing fees are $18,000 USD per year.
Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive security solution that provides advanced threat protection for cloud workloads. It offers real-time visibility into the security posture of cloud environments, enabling organizations to quickly identify and respond to potential threats. With its advanced machine learning capabilities, Microsoft Defender for Cloud can detect and block sophisticated attacks, including zero-day exploits and fileless malware.
I'm not privy to that information, but I know it's probably close to a million dollars a year.
We are using the free version of the Azure Security Center.
I'm not privy to that information, but I know it's probably close to a million dollars a year.
We are using the free version of the Azure Security Center.
Get a risk-based view of your IT, security and compliance posture so you can quickly identify, investigate and prioritize your most critical assets and vulnerabilities.
It is slightly more expensive than other solutions in the same sphere.
The licensing costs for this solution are approximately $100,000 US, and I think that covers everything.
It is slightly more expensive than other solutions in the same sphere.
The licensing costs for this solution are approximately $100,000 US, and I think that covers everything.
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.
Managed in the cloud and powered by Tenable Nessus, Tenable Vulnerability Management (formerly Tenable.io) provides the industry's most comprehensive vulnerability coverage with real-time continuous assessment of your organization. Built-in prioritization, threat intelligence and real-time insight help you understand your exposures and proactively prioritize remediations.
There are additional features that can be licensed for an additional cost.
The solution is not too expensive.
There are additional features that can be licensed for an additional cost.
The solution is not too expensive.
AWS Security Hub is a comprehensive security service that provides a centralized view of security alerts and compliance status across an AWS environment. It collects data from various AWS services, partner solutions, and AWS Marketplace products to provide a holistic view of security posture. With Security Hub, users can quickly identify and prioritize security issues, automate compliance checks, and streamline remediation efforts.
The price of the solution is not very competitive but it is reasonable.
The price of AWS Security Hub is average compared to other solutions.
The price of the solution is not very competitive but it is reasonable.
The price of AWS Security Hub is average compared to other solutions.
At Orca Security, we’re on a mission to make it fast, easy, and cost effective for organizations to address critical cloud security issues so they can operate in the cloud with confidence.
The most expensive solution is Palo Alto. They claim to be very robust. The next most expensive is Wiz, followed by Orca and all the rest.
Overall, the pricing is reasonable and the discounts have been acceptable.
The most expensive solution is Palo Alto. They claim to be very robust. The next most expensive is Wiz, followed by Orca and all the rest.
Overall, the pricing is reasonable and the discounts have been acceptable.
Lacework is a cloud security platform whose Polygraph Data Platform automates cloud security at scale so customers can innovate with speed and safety. Lacework is the only security platform that can collect, analyze, and accurately correlate data across an organization’s AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes environments, and narrow it down to the handful of security events that matter. As a breach detection and investigation tool, Lacework provides information on when and how a breach happened, including the users, machines, and applications involved in the breach. By using machine learning and behavioral analytics, the solution can automatically learn what's normal for your environment and reveal any abnormal behavior. In addition, Lacework gives you continuous visibility to find vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and malicious activity across your cloud environment.
The licensing fee was approximately $80,000 USD, per year.
The licensing fee was approximately $80,000 USD, per year.
CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security is a platform of cloud security solutions aimed at protecting organizations from breaches while simplifying cloud security management. The unified platform combines several cloud security functionalities for comprehensive protection. Built on the CrowdStrike Falcon Platform, it leverages the powerful agent and technology used in CrowdStrike's renowned endpoint protection solutions, extending its capabilities seamlessly to cloud environments.
The pricing is fair for what you get. I'd rate them a solid nine out of ten in terms of pricing.
I am not the one who handled the pricing. A different team worked on it, but it is pretty expensive.
The pricing is fair for what you get. I'd rate them a solid nine out of ten in terms of pricing.
I am not the one who handled the pricing. A different team worked on it, but it is pretty expensive.
Check Point CloudGuard CNAPP is a robust cloud security solution, offering comprehensive protection for cloud workloads and applications against cyberattacks. This platform encompasses cloud security posture management, threat prevention, and efficient incident response, providing organizations with a unified defense against threats. Key features include continuous visibility and remediation of misconfigurations, threat prevention through various techniques like intrusion prevention and malware detection, and rapid, cost-effective incident response. With CloudGuard CNAPP, you can safeguard cloud-native applications, cloud infrastructure, and sensitive data, enhancing your overall cloud security posture. This solution is a powerful asset for organizations seeking to fortify their cloud environments against a range of cyber threats.
It is a very straightforward licensing model that is based on the number of assets you are discovering and managing with the solution.
Licensing and costs are straightforward, as they have a baseline of 100 workloads within one license and no additional charges.
It is a very straightforward licensing model that is based on the number of assets you are discovering and managing with the solution.
Licensing and costs are straightforward, as they have a baseline of 100 workloads within one license and no additional charges.
CyberArk Identity is a versatile identity management solution suitable for a wide range of enterprises. CyberArk Identity users have expressed satisfaction with various aspects, highlighting its quality, functionality, and value for money. They appreciate its user-friendly interface and the convenience it offers. Overall, the user reviews indicate a positive experience with the product or service.
We find that the pricing and licensing of this solution is adequate, as compared to the other competitors in the market.
There is an initial license and then there is a subscription needed.
We find that the pricing and licensing of this solution is adequate, as compared to the other competitors in the market.
There is an initial license and then there is a subscription needed.
In the cloud, every second counts. Attacks move at warp speed, and security teams must protect the business without slowing it down. Sysdig stops cloud attacks in real time, instantly detecting changes in risk with runtime insights, a unique AI architecture, and open source Falco. Sysdig delivers live visibility by correlating signals across cloud workloads, identities, and services to uncover hidden attack paths. By knowing what is running, teams can prioritize the vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, permissions, and threats that matter most. From prevention to defense, Sysdig helps enterprises move faster and focus on what matters: innovation.
The solution's pricing depends on the agents...In short, the price depends on the environment of its user.
It is quite costly compared to other tools.
The solution's pricing depends on the agents...In short, the price depends on the environment of its user.
It is quite costly compared to other tools.
Amazon Inspector is an automated security assessment service that helps improve the security and compliance of applications deployed on AWS. Amazon Inspector automatically assesses applications for exposure, vulnerabilities, and deviations from best practices. After performing an assessment, Amazon Inspector produces a detailed list of security findings prioritized by level of severity. These findings can be reviewed directly or as part of detailed assessment reports which are available via the Amazon Inspector console or API.
It's priced according to market standards for its services.
The pricing is very transparent and clear.
It's priced according to market standards for its services.
The pricing is very transparent and clear.
Threat Stack Cloud Security Platform is a CWPP (Cloud Workload Protection Platform) that provides your organization with comprehensive security for modern applications and APIs. It is designed specifically for monitoring cloud environments, vulnerabilities, covering workloads, infrastructure, and compliance. The solution offers application infrastructure protection for all layers of your infrastructure stack and delivers the necessary observability for proactive and targeted remediation action. In addition, it is platform-independent and easily adapts to various environments. Threat Stack Cloud Security Platform works best for companies who want real-time protection against active external threats and need to reduce alert investigation time. It is ideal for small, medium, or large-sized organizations.
It is a cost-effective choice versus other solutions on the market.
Pricing seems to be in line with the market structure. It's fine.
It is a cost-effective choice versus other solutions on the market.
Pricing seems to be in line with the market structure. It's fine.
Microsoft Entra External ID, part of Microsoft Entra, provides highly secure digital experiences for partners, customers, citizens, patients, or any users outside your organization with customization controls. Combine external identities and user directories in one portal to seamlessly manage access across the organization.
Sonrai Security is a comprehensive cloud security platform that provides organizations with unparalleled visibility and control over their cloud infrastructure. Its primary use case is to protect critical data and resources in multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.