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We performed a comparison between Keeper and Symantec Privileged Access Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The chat support is quick. I have never encountered any problems. On the contrary, they have been very helpful and kind.""I like a couple of things about this solution. Being able to share passwords with other people is valuable. You can see if the information is out on the dark web and whether you have weak passwords and the last time they were changed. You could also have the 2FA or MFA codes embedded in the application so that you don't have to use your phone or any other 2FA device, which is something very important.""We can access our sign-ins and passwords on up to five devices per user. This means I can access a given site and my login and password for that site from my home and office computers as well as my phone and iPad.""I like Keeper's mobility and its accessibility.""The possibility of assigning information to different groups and individuals has been the most valuable.""I can access my passwords from any Internet connected device.""Chrome extension and app.""It syncs with all devices and supports all platforms."

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"Comprehensive coverage of the required features for the PAM solution.""We found that the architecture is scalable and very resilient.""It will provide us with more security.""CA PAM is working well for us.""One of the key things for us about the product is around its simplicity. Being able to put in the technology that allows the business to remove complexity and also allow the security improvements.""It reduces the viral attacks on my website. It also allows certain users access to see what happens daily.""It gives you list of servers, so you can see which users have access to which servers. This is really useful, so we can make sure nobody is getting extra access than what is needed.""The RDP-gateway: For limiting which server an operator can access."

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Cons
"Needs to improve KeeperFill on iOS.""Keeper does not provide password management for mobile apps.""The stability of the solution can be improved.""I would love it if you didn't have to re-authenticate when you start up a new browser.""I would like to see a way to store files and photos in the next update​. If it already does this, I have yet to explore it.""The password rotation feature could be improved.""Ability to set up password profiles that can predefine custom fields and password complexity.""The technical support has no experience."

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"The service account management functionality needs to be extended to application pools, SQL database, PowerShell scripts, service account discovery, etc.""They should include some assignments in the test environment to explore the product's features.""The setup is complex.""Bring more technology into the portfolio and being able to collapse those products into a much more integrated way.""Instead of just giving passwords to the user based on job function, from auditing perspective, turn that cycle around. That would really help from an auditing standpoint.""The response time for support could be faster. Some features should be added: cloud-based, VPN-less, more secure, and it should be adjusted in a hybrid environment.""The support for other remote assistance tools would be excellent. Free included tools in Windows (Remote Assist) and Microsoft SCCM Configuration Manager (ConMgr Remote Control) allow companies to reduce the amount of RDP connections and expand the usage of the tools are frequently used by companies to provide technical support for remote assistance.""They need to have zero tier and active-active setup ​with zero minimum downtime, which they are working on it. ​"

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The more users, the better the price. Always opt for the live support."
  • "Free works unless the paid is absolutely necessary."
  • "Pricing might be a little less, but with promo codes and family plan - best offer"
  • "It's definitely worth it and affordable. Their sales team can definitely help scale your needs on licensing and provide pricing options."
  • "Just buy the yearly subscription."
  • "Its cost is relative to the value of the information stored in Keeper."
  • "ROI is hard to know, but it has to be several times the expense of the product."
  • "We chose their optional annual subscription; I believe we paid monthly — I thought it was a good deal."
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  • "Don’t go with an agent model. Don’t go with a model that has you buying a thousand different parts. Go with PAM that gives you everything, or you’ll just be paying costs of implementing another tool that PAM would have just given you up front."
  • "The prices are not low, but one can ask for a discount. It’s not the cheapest PAM solution."
  • "Appliances are relatively cheap, don’t skimp. Make sure you have redundancy, high availability, and enough appliances to manage the concurrent workload."
  • "Cost-wise, CA was better compared to others in the market. ​"
  • "Pricing is fair compared to other top vendors."
  • "The licensing is simple and scalable."
  • "I would prefer better licensing options for the 20-100 users we have at a given time."
  • "It is more expensive than other solutions on the market."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:I like the tool's keyword editor and SSO.
    Top Answer:Keeper does not provide password management for mobile apps.
    Top Answer:We can check the activities in the server for fragile files and documents in case of any issues.
    Top Answer:The product's pricing depends on the agreement. They offer per-device, per-user, or monthly and yearly licensing models.
    Top Answer:There should be some training platform similar to Microsoft and IBM. We can't find useful documentation or YouTube videos to learn about the process. They should include some assignments in the test… more »
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    Also Known As
    Keeper Security
    CA PAM, Xceedium Xsuite, CA Privileged Access Manager
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    Overview

    Keeper Security is transforming the way businesses and individuals protect their passwords and sensitive digital assets to significantly reduce cyber theft. As the leading password manager and digital vault, Keeper helps millions of people and thousands of businesses substantially mitigate the risk of a data breach. Keeper is SOC 2 Certified and utilizes best-in-class encryption to safeguard its customers. Keeper protects industry-leading companies including Sony, Chipotle, and The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Keeper partners with global OEMs and mobile operators to preload Keeper on smartphones and tablets. Learn more at https://keepersecurity.com.

    CA Privileged Access Manager is a simple-to-deploy, automated, proven solution for privileged access management in physical, virtual and cloud environments. It enhances security by protecting sensitive administrative credentials such as root and administrator passwords, controlling privileged user access, proactively enforcing policies and monitoring and recording privileged user activity across all IT resources.  It includes CA PAM Server Control (previously CA Privileged Identity Manager) for fine-grained protection of critical servers

    Sample Customers
    At&t, Wells Fargo, Disney, GM, Chase, Honeywell, Samsung, Dow
    NEOVERA, Telesis, eSoft
    Top Industries
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    Insurance Company13%
    Religious Institution13%
    Engineering Company13%
    Healthcare Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Government6%
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    Retailer19%
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Logistics Company14%
    Government10%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Company Size
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    Small Business54%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise29%
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    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise61%
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    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise80%
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    Keeper is ranked 11th in Enterprise Password Managers with 32 reviews while Symantec Privileged Access Manager is ranked 18th in Privileged Access Management (PAM) with 50 reviews. Keeper is rated 9.2, while Symantec Privileged Access Manager is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Keeper writes "It's an inexpensive, scalable solution that has improved our security". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Symantec Privileged Access Manager writes "Allows IT and consultants to access the infrastructure environment but needs more security and better support". Keeper is most compared with HashiCorp Vault, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Azure Key Vault, LastPass and Delinea Secret Server, whereas Symantec Privileged Access Manager is most compared with CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, Delinea Secret Server and ARCON Privileged Access Management.

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