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We performed a comparison between ARCON Privileged Access Management and IBM Security Secret Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed ARCON Privileged Access Management vs. IBM Security Secret Server Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The video logs help us to identify any misuse of privileged accounts.""The user interface, overall, is really good. If I have some 20 servers in my ID, I can easily see for which servers I have read-only access, for which servers I have prompt-access, and for which servers I have server admin access.""The most valuable feature of ARCON Privileged Access Management is the recording of sessions. It has all the basic features we need to fulfill our use case.""After storing the administrator password in this password vault of the solution, the solution can automatically go and change the password based on the defined frequency with the defined complexity.""Video and audio logs are there for any activities that the privileged admin carries out.""100% compliant and you don't have to maintain ID management for each and every user.""The deployment process for the solution was easy...The solution's technical support team was good.""For compliance, each change I do, in each of the servers, is clearly recorded. We recently faced an audit and this was an awesome feature. Even our auditor had praise for it saying, "This is really a good feature.""

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"As a PAM solution, Secret Server performs all the use cases in our environment.""What I like best about IBM Security Secret Server is its single-access console. It's also easy to manage and fulfills the requirements with the least resistance.""The live recording is a very useful feature.""Stability-wise, I think it is a very good solution.""One of the most valuable features is scalability, and how it allows you to scale it without affecting the underlying core components."

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Cons
"The solution lacks to offer a governance mechanism for operational technology assets.""The deployment process is a bit complex because no document is available.""I would like to see a "wild card" kind of a feature or something that would enable us to search the video.""It would be helpful to have a "Favorites" list. For example, if I have 100 servers but I only go to 10 servers frequently, a Favorites list would allow me to go through those ten servers only.""There are no APIs readily available... I'm working on automation for ARCON so that whatever the ARCON administrator is doing will be automated, rather than having to do it manually. For that, I had to spend months to get the API developed myself. Having that handy out of the box, that would really help...""Bulk password automation is not available in ARCON when compared to other products.""A few areas for improvement in ARCON would be performance optimization, ensuring smoother management.""They they should focus on support. The support needs to be very strong. Since the product is becoming stronger, their support team also should be equally strong. They should respond to open queries within the time limit they have set. Their support team should be more technical, to understand the issue or the set up."

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"Secret Server should have the ability to discover privileged accounts in the servers, like the administrator or users, from SQL and Oracle without having to import a script.""The nonclustered index is working in an area with a problem that needs improvement.""The newer interface is more difficult to use than the previous one, and consequently, new users might need more training.""It would be preferable if the full proxy was included in the IBM Security Secret Server.""What needs improvement in IBM Security Secret Server is support. The local partner provides good support, but IBM itself doesn't. Most of the time, the IBM support team does not aggressively resolve issues reported through chat or the IBM website."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Pricing is low and licensing is flexible."
  • "Pricing is reasonable."
  • "ARCON is a will give you all the features in a very cost-effective solution. Pricing and licensing is very good compared to other players in the market."
  • "The product is available with competitive pricing. Licensing is not complex. We calculated the license requirements by counting the number of admins and the number of devices which were going to integrate with it."
  • "The pricing and licensing model is very economical."
  • "Pricing and licensing are good, very aggressive."
  • "I am not in a position to give any financials, but whatever we have paid, it is value for money. Their licensing model is good. They have been flexible for us."
  • "The product's pricing is good value. Go for user-based licensing, without any limit on the target servers."
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  • "I believe that we paid 35,000 or 40,000 US dollars for it."
  • "My rating for the IBM Security Secret Server pricing is seven out of ten. It could be cheaper."
  • "The price could be better. I think it's a good price for the on-premises environment and the high availability for enterprises the solution provides."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:One standout feature of ARCON is its ability to resolve lagging issues, especially noticeable in Linux environments.
    Top Answer:A few areas for improvement in ARCON would be performance optimization, ensuring smoother management. Also, clarity on licensing mechanisms, particularly regarding user accounts, could use some… more »
    Top Answer:Stability-wise, I think it is a very good solution.
    Top Answer:The nonclustered index is working in an area with a problem that needs improvement. In some cases, when they create some index in the tool, you may face some problems with the parallelism and some… more »
    Top Answer:I use the tool for dynamic services, integration services, and reporting services. I have years of working experience with the tool. I am a DBA and a support administrator for SQL Server, and also all… more »
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    Also Known As
    ARCON ARCOS, ARCON PAM
    IBM Secret Server, Secret Server, IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager
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    Overview

    ARCON PAM is a full blown Privileged Access Management solution. It has a robust password vaulting technology that comes with AES- 256 Database encryption. Dual Factor Authentication, 4Eye Authentication functionalities and Granular Access Control enables an enterprise to block any unauthorized access attempt to critical information assets. All access is based on “Need to know” and “Need to do” basis. It has the largest connector stack. Its Single Sign On enables seamless access to a host of devices with just a single click.

    The Solution enables an enterprise to monitor and analyze advanced threats in a real time. It has the best-in-class real-time threat analytics. It provides comprehensive audit trails and session recordings to ensure that all activities are tracked and these logs are encrypted and separately stored creating a legal hold.

    Further, it has a highly scalable architecture that easily integrates with Third Party SIEM Solutions. It also supports cloud environment.

    ARCON PAM is full-functionality solution at the most optimum pricing. More than 250 global enterprises spanning wide-ranging industries such as Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI), Government Organizations, Media, Health Care, and Fintech have deployed ARCON PAM as of today.

    While the company continues to be a leader in India and the Middle East, it has gained a solid traction in Africa and APAC market thanks to its well-distributed global channel network and strong industry reputation it enjoys in the cyber security domain.

    IBM Security Secret Server protects privileged accounts from hackers and insider threats, helps ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and allows authorized employees to seamlessly gain access to the tools and information they need to drive productivity. Easily detect, manage and audit privileged accounts, and control which applications are permitted to run on endpoints and servers to prevent malicious applications from penetrating the environment. IBM Security Secret Server is fast to deploy, easy to use and scalable for the enterprise.

    Sample Customers
    RAK Bank, AXIS Bank, Reliance Capital, Kotak Life Insurance, MTS
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    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm52%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Insurance Company4%
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    Educational Organization61%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Financial Services Firm4%
    Retailer3%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Insurance Company7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise47%
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    Small Business10%
    Midsize Enterprise65%
    Large Enterprise25%
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    Small Business57%
    Large Enterprise43%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    ARCON Privileged Access Management vs. IBM Security Secret Server
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about ARCON Privileged Access Management vs. IBM Security Secret Server and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    ARCON Privileged Access Management is ranked 8th in Privileged Access Management (PAM) with 31 reviews while IBM Security Secret Server is ranked 13th in Privileged Access Management (PAM) with 7 reviews. ARCON Privileged Access Management is rated 7.8, while IBM Security Secret Server is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of ARCON Privileged Access Management writes "Stands out for its adaptability, robust management capabilities, and commitment to innovation". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Security Secret Server writes "User-friendly, granular features, and is simple to implement, but the technical support could be improved". ARCON Privileged Access Management is most compared with CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, Delinea Secret Server and ManageEngine PAM360, whereas IBM Security Secret Server is most compared with Delinea Secret Server, Delinea Privileged Access Service and CyberArk Privileged Access Manager. See our ARCON Privileged Access Management vs. IBM Security Secret Server report.

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