We performed a comparison between CyberArk Identity and F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Access Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The integration capabilities, ability to integrate CyberArk into the overall IBB strategy of our current clients."
"The feature that we find most valuable is the ability to integrate multiple IDs for on-premises Active Directory."
"The setup, via cloud, is simple."
"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."
"I found the solution to be stable."
"The initial setup is straightforward. It takes me up to an hour and a half."
"The most valuable features of CyberArk Identity are its ability to control access to administrative staff."
"In my opinion, the GUI is perfect with the configuration options provided. F5 BIG-IP has given customization options and policy configuration tools in the GUI. It's good and good enough to work."
"The product allows us to create customized portals for your users."
"The most valuable feature is the virtual IP creation. It's our most frequently used feature."
"This is a product that is easy to install and integrate, and it is simple to use."
"We have seen a return on investment from F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager. It provided access at a time when we didn't have it."
"The tool is reliable and easy to configure."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"The load balancing features are valuable."
"CyberArk Identity's GUI is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement."
"The OpenID features could improve in CyberArk Identity."
"I'm not sure what needs improvement. It is a good platform."
"The product needs to leverage the cloud more, especially in the financial sector, where cloud adoption might be limited. Proper reporting within the cloud is essential. The tool should be more user-friendly to expedite access for users. The current agent-based system poses challenges if a user loses access to the server, making tasks difficult to perform. It should also improve technical support."
"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."
"They could improve their UI and make everything more user-friendly."
"The solution could be easier to use and I found it to be very complex involving many steps."
"The user interface could be improved."
"The initial setup was complex."
"The price of this product can be improved."
"F5 BIG-IP APM disconnects when you leave it for long enough, but that is natural for IT solutions to do. That's a little bit frustrating."
"The operational deployment is not great."
"The technical support’s response time must be improved."
"In my opinion, the GUI side needs some improvement based on my usage. Sometimes, it doesn't work as efficiently as the CLI side."
"F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager has room for improvement in integration with other products."
"The solution’s GUI looks very old."
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CyberArk Identity is ranked 8th in Access Management with 17 reviews while F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is ranked 9th in Access Management with 13 reviews. CyberArk Identity is rated 8.2, while F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of CyberArk Identity writes "Allows Linux and Unix administrators to login with single password ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) writes " Facilitates packet inspection, modification, and offloading and offers visibility and troubleshooting capabilities, allowing for pre-production server testing". CyberArk Identity is most compared with Microsoft Intune, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Microsoft Entra ID, SailPoint IdentityIQ and Cloudflare Access, whereas F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is most compared with Citrix Gateway, CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), Microsoft Remote Desktop Services and Ivanti Connect Secure. See our CyberArk Identity vs. F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) report.
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