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We performed a comparison between CyberArk Identity, IBM Tivoli Access Manager [EOL], and Symantec Siteminder based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The most valuable features of CyberArk Identity are its ability to control access to administrative staff.""The tool helps with authentication. It acts as an MFA for any kind of privileged access that occurs in our organization.""The solution helps with auditing, and monitoring, and integrates with Splunk for log analysis. User activity logs are captured in CyberArk Identity and sent to external tools like Splunk for analysis and monitoring.""The initial setup of CyberArk Identity was straightforward.""The user self-service program and the Office 365 provisioning service feature are the most valuable. It is a very easy and feature-rich solution that gives priority to the users and security.""CyberArk Identity is a mature product.""The user identification is simplified, and managing user privileges, whether adding or revoking them, is also quite straightforward when utilizing CyberArk SaaS.""The most valuable feature of CyberArk Identity is the adaptive interface."

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"The Verify feature: A push method which customers are going for.""The integration effort with the end application is quite straightforward and easy.""Single Sign-On functionality is valuable because the core purpose of the product is to allow universal (or bespoke) SSO for application suites.""SAML 2.0.""OAuth 2 is now the de facto standard for API protection and scoped authorized delegation. IBM TAM now supports OAuth 2 and can act as fully compliant OAuth 2 authorization server."

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"It is very scalable. We have a very large customer base: 75 million customers.""It has considerably reduced the amount of time that new users would take to join into the organization. Previously, it was a lengthy, manual process because it's a very secure environment, where they need to verify the user before they can actually grant him a user-ID and password. Integrating with the built-in custom application, and exposing CA Single Sign On to the internet, we were able to get the employees onboard. The time that we gained was: previously it would generally take from four to eight weeks for each employee, we brought it to one to two days.""The most valuable feature is the integration with the Active Directory.""It has the ability to authenticate and authorize users. It is the main feature for our security.""As our identity model continues to mature, probably the Federation is most valueable.""The solution is easy to use for our managers.""It provides the breadth and the width to provide solutions for the different kinds of technologies which we have.""You can quickly deploy the entire product with a basic config within couple of hours."

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Cons
"I'm not sure what needs improvement. It is a good platform.""In terms of a governance platform, it's worth noting that CyberArk doesn't offer a particularly strong one.""The solution could be easier to use and I found it to be very complex involving many steps.""They can include the Mobile Device Management (MDM) feature.""The solution's difficulty in gaining skill sets should be improved because it's a vertical product.""CyberArk Identity's GUI is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement.""In terms of general user feedback, the more security you put in front of a user, the more they complain. So usability and the user experience are always a challenge. So there's always room for improvement.""The OpenID features could improve in CyberArk Identity."

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"Looking at their roadmap, they have a broad grasp of the security features which the industry needs.""Multi-factor authentication with social integration needs to improve.""The self-service portal needs improvement.""The profiling element is incredibly robust, but also equally as complex, it requires an off-site course to be able to understand the context or the plethora of options available.""An Amazon Machine Image (AMI) for the newer appliance versions for hosting the virtual appliances on AWS will help."

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"The support could be faster.""The initial setup was complex, painful. But that is to be expected of any new setup. When you're a big bank like us, any kind of migration to a new product is hard. I expect it to be painful, and it was painful. But it's not something that you can avoid.""The Federation part of CA Single Sign On, it's a bit complex to implement because it involves the SSL certificates, exchange of certificates, and lot of technical details. The documentation misses some important parts of this, so that's the reason it took some time for us to go live.""As we are moving in to the mobility space, this is where we really see SiteMinder and their other product really come together to provide a solution base to a different area where the IoT is coming, the different business communications are happening. All of those things require authentication and we really want to see this product grow into that role.""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.""They need to make configurations easier, and not have the engineer having to guess what will happen when he changes a particular setting.""The tech support has not been very good for us so we don't use them anymore. We have had some issues. Nobody is perfect.""Better documentation. I went through some sessions on single sign-on for version 12.7."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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."
  • "I would rate the tool’s pricing a seven out of ten. The product’s pricing is expensive and is on a yearly basis. You will need to pay around 10,000 GBP for 500 users."
  • "The pricing of CyberArk Identity is competitive."
  • "There could be some additional costs apart from the licensing costs of the solution when you want to develop connectors in CyberArk Identity."
  • "In terms of pricing, BeyondTrust and CyberArk tend to be more expensive, with CyberArk receiving an eight out of ten, in this regard."
  • "CyberArk Identity is an expensive solution."
  • "It's not that affordable compared to Delinea or other products. They're less expensive and allow more customization. For the cost, it is expensive."
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  • "The IBM prices are, as ever, extortionate, even with a business partnership, and high levels of discounts."
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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
    Idaptive
    Tivoli Access Manager, IBM Security Access Manager
    Single Sign-On, SiteMinder, CA SSO, Layer7 SiteMinder
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    Overview

    CyberArk Identity is a versatile identity management solution suitable for a wide range of enterprises. It is designed to enhance enterprise security and improve user experience. Its focus on security, compliance, and operational efficiency, combined with positive user feedback, makes it a strong contender in the identity management space.

    CyberArk Identity offers a robust suite of features to manage user identities and access privileges. It focuses on securing access to resources across various environments, including cloud and on-premises applications. Its capabilities include single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), lifecycle management, and privileged access management. These features are engineered to streamline access control, enhance security, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

    • Single Sign-On (SSO) simplifies user access by providing a single authentication point for multiple applications.
    • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring additional verification methods.
    • Lifecycle Management automates user account provisioning and deprovisioning, aligning with HR processes and compliance requirements.
    • Privileged Access Management secures and monitors access to critical systems and data by privileged users.

    According to our user interviews, CyberArk Identity is praised for its reliability and user-friendly interface. IT professionals highlight the ease of integration with existing systems, while business executives appreciate the visibility it provides into access and identity management across the organization. Users also commend the responsive customer support, which is crucial for enterprise-level solutions.

    IT Professionals found that CyberArk Identity's focus on multi-layered security significantly reduced the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access. With a centralized dashboard and automation features, you can streamline identity and access management tasks, saving time and reducing complexity. Finally, it helps meet various compliance requirements.

    IBM Tivoli Access Manager is a robust and secure centralized policy management solution for e-business and distributed applications. IBM Tivoli Access Manager WebSEAL is a high performance, multi-threaded Web server that applies fine-grained security policy to the Tivoli Access Manager protected Web object space. WebSEAL can provide single sign-on solutions and incorporate back-end Web application server resources into its security policy.

    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
    MLB, Citi, Pfizer, SulAmerica, GE Capital, Shiseido
    Essex Technology Group Inc.
    British Telecom, CoreBlox, DBS, HMS, Itera ASA and Simeo
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm30%
    Computer Software Company30%
    Insurance Company10%
    Consumer Goods Company10%
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    Financial Services Firm16%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Insurance Company8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Government25%
    Financial Services Firm25%
    Insurance Company25%
    Energy/Utilities Company13%
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    Financial Services Firm39%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Retailer7%
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    Financial Services Firm35%
    Insurance Company10%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business53%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise37%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise62%
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    Small Business8%
    Midsize Enterprise4%
    Large Enterprise88%
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    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise6%
    Large Enterprise82%
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