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We performed a comparison between Ilex Sign&go, Okta Workforce Identity, and Symantec Siteminder based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The on-premises deployment meets restrictions and the end-user is able to control all the configuration in their own IT environment."

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"The most valuable features of Okta Workforce Identity are MFA, and SSO, which have high security.""The product’s most valuable feature is multifactor authentication.""The most valuable features depend on a customer's needs. Our customers generally find multi-factor authentication very useful.""Enabled MFA to access federated applications as well as increased user satisfaction through improved provisioning times and more reliable processes.""One of the most beneficial features of the solution is the user provisioning and the de-provisioning feature.""We find the solution to be reliable for our customers and it is nice that it is cloud-based and can be accessed from anywhere.""The product requires very little maintenance.""The most valuable features are ease of operation and visibility."

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"The most valuable feature is the integration with the Active Directory.""IWA is an out-of-the-box feature. The SAML-based federation is standard for all tools. However, CA Single Sign-On has made the federation configuration way too simple and handy to set up and use.""Ease of use is very good, for administrating it. It's very well known.""The most valuable feature is the Federation part of Single Sign On, which is customizable and is easily integrated with any customer application or any third party application.""Right now, federation that comes out-of-the-box with single sign-on is the most valuable feature that we have, and also scalability.""The Directory is secure. It's our user store, and it's important to keep our members safe. The product does well with that.""We almost never have outages nor see slowdowns.""I liked the debugging part. There are only two files (trace file and log file) that you need to look into while performing debugging, and the logs give you the exact info on where and what needs to be fixed."

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Cons
"There is no software as a service or PaaS (Platform as a Service) offering from Ilex. The only option is on-premises integration."

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"Therefore, if you have 10 million users, that's almost 100 million, so it is costly.""The product does not offer enough integration capabilities.""Support could be a bit faster.""They also have single sign-on (SSO). When we bought Okta Workforce Identity a year and a half ago, I was also looking at SSO, but not much documentation was available for SSO. The documentation for SSO should be a little more robust for somebody who is implementing it for the first time.""It is challenging to obtain a comprehensive backup.""The solution lacks an on-premises deployment model so it can't offer a hybrid solution. It would be ideal if clients had options that weren't just cloud-based.""Okta Workforce Identity can improve by having more features in governance.""This user integration with the Okta integration network could be simplified."

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"The main thing is we do not have the traceability and good monitoring that CA can provide us to capture problems when they occur.""We're currently unable to find information about if the solution can do a full implementation with SQL. Some better and more accessible documentation for new users or those curious about the product would be helpful.""Better documentation. I went through some sessions on single sign-on for version 12.7.""I would prefer to see their SAML integration be a more streamlined and easier interface.""I'd like to see a rework of the user directory configuration.""Some of the new protocols, like OAuth 2.0, could be improved.""They need to make configurations easier, and not have the engineer having to guess what will happen when he changes a particular setting.""To add more value to this solution it needs to be more user-friendly."

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  • "It could be a bit too pricey for small companies. Okta Workforce Identity can add a lot of benefits, but smaller companies may not have a lot of applications that need to be managed by Okta Workforce Identity. In larger organizations, there are more departments, applications, and users to manage. Okta Workforce Identity adds a bit more value to those bigger organizations. In addition to standard licensing fees, there are also additional costs for things"
  • "License is around US$20,000 annually."
  • "I believe it competes well. The pricing is pretty competitive. I know that Microsoft also provides something similar with its MFA and identity services."
  • "It is costly for large companies."
  • "The price of this product could be lower."
  • "It has a yearly subscription. As compared to its competitors, it is quite expensive. It also has a complex licensing model."
  • "The pricing is reasonable."
  • "This solution is costly. Pricing is decent if you have less users, but it significantly goes up the more users you have, with its cost not justified."
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  • "The price is quite comparable to the other enterprise-level solutions in that market."
  • "I recommend conducting a PoC on every available product before choose one."
  • "CA solutions are generally expensive but for the customer the ROI is big."
  • "Symantec Siteminder is expensive; they could definitely do better on the price."
  • "The licensing is fair for this solution."
  • "Siteminder is a little costly. You pay for licensing, and they offer packages, so if you have less users, then you have to buy different products at different prices. If you have more of a user base, then the package is different. They also include other features—for example, if you have a database and you're using Siteminder, then it's good to use a Semantic-specific database, but if you are using less, then you have to purchase the database separately. Whereas if you are going for a bigger license, then it comes within the package. It depends on which plan you are using."
  • "The pricing is reasonable."
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    Also Known As
    Sign&go
    Single Sign-On, SiteMinder, CA SSO, Layer7 SiteMinder
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    Overview

    Sign&go is a modular global SSO solution from llex International which addresses the security and traceability issues. It offers Strong authentication, Web Access Management, Mobile Access Management, Identity Federation functionalities through common architecture and administration.

    Okta Workforce Identity is a comprehensive identity and access management (IAM) solution designed to enhance security and streamline user experiences for businesses of all sizes. As a cloud-based platform, it offers a suite of tools that simplify user authentication, authorization, and management across a variety of applications and services.

    Core Features

    • Single Sign-On (SSO): Enables users to access multiple applications with a single set of credentials, enhancing convenience and reducing password fatigue.
    • Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Provides robust security by requiring additional verification factors, which can adapt based on the user's location, device, and behavior.
    • Lifecycle Management: Automates user account creation, updating, and deactivation, ensuring access rights are current and compliant with company policies.
    • Universal Directory: A centralized directory service that supports user and group management across various applications, simplifying administrative tasks.
    • API Access Management: Safeguards APIs by implementing policies that control how and when they can be accessed, which is crucial for protecting sensitive data.

    PeerSpot users often praise Okta Workforce Identity for its ease of use and robust security features. IT professionals appreciate the streamlined integration with numerous applications and the flexibility in configuring access policies. Business executives value the enhanced security posture and the ability to enforce compliance across their digital assets.

    For IT professionals, Okta Workforce Identity offers a scalable and efficient solution to manage user identities and access rights. The ability to automate routine tasks like user provisioning and deactivation significantly reduces administrative overhead, allowing IT teams to focus on more strategic initiatives. Furthermore, the platform's comprehensive reporting capabilities aid in monitoring and auditing access, which is critical for maintaining security and compliance.

    Business executives will find that Okta Workforce Identity aligns with broader organizational goals of operational efficiency and risk management. Its intuitive user experience minimizes disruptions to workforce productivity, while advanced security features like adaptive MFA help mitigate the risk of data breaches. The platform's cloud-based nature ensures scalability and agility, enabling businesses to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and workforce dynamics.

    Okta Workforce Identity stands out as a versatile and secure IAM solution, adept at meeting the complex needs of modern enterprises. Its combination of user-friendly features and robust security measures makes it a top choice for organizations aiming to streamline their identity management processes while bolstering their cybersecurity defenses.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    High Council of French Notaries, Leroy Merlin, IFP School, CANAL+ Group, Soci_t_ G_n_rale, Saint-ótienne University Hospital
    FedEx, Zoom, Takeda, Lululemon Athletica, GrunHub, jetBlue, McKensson, Bain & Company, Engie, Peloton, Sonos, T-Mobile, Hewlett Packard, MGM Resorts, Ally Financial, Priceline, Albertsons, Itercom, Classy, FICO, Kensho, Live Nation, Drata, Rotary, and others.
    British Telecom, CoreBlox, DBS, HMS, Itera ASA and Simeo
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm29%
    Construction Company13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Healthcare Company10%
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    Computer Software Company28%
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Healthcare Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government7%
    Comms Service Provider6%
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    Financial Services Firm39%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Retailer7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm34%
    Insurance Company11%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Government6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise66%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise62%
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    Small Business8%
    Midsize Enterprise4%
    Large Enterprise88%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise6%
    Large Enterprise82%
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