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We performed a comparison between Delinea Secret Server and Symantec Privileged Access Manager 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 Delinea Secret Server vs. Symantec Privileged Access Manager Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"I have found the password management and the secret management features to be the most valuable. Our customers find its ease of integration and the use of power shells really attractive.""I really like the zero trust piece.""The secret template, password rotation, and recording sessions are the most valuable.""I like that it is Windows-based. It is good that primarily, it is not an appliance. Some of the other applications in the space, such as a Quest Software CPAM or a Safeguard, are appliances, so you can't deploy the ends of them. With Thycotic, you can either install your Temporal Protection module physically in the VM host, or you can use BouncyCastle for high-security module capabilities.""The most valuable feature of this solution is that it provides us with a secure way of managing passwords.""The tool has many models. The tool also has a good cloud version. Also, the customers need not control any components on the solution side. The product's licensing model is also good since customers can choose a price that is most useful for them. The solution also supports password management for the users in your organization.""It is able to manage storage and use of personal passwords.""I like the one-way hash, as well as the ability to store it in the cloud and access it from anywhere."

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"Transparent login for users of privileged IDs (Linux, Windows). This prevents sharing of the password because it is never seen.""We can check the activities in the server for fragile files and documents in case of any issues.""We have received good support from the tech support team.""Whoever built it from the ground up, they understand how an organization is laid out.""The two factor authentication, and the single most important capability was it supported PIV and CAC as one of the two factors. That was pretty huge for us.""Password Management and Session Recording. The simplicity and ease that it is to be up and running out-of-the-box is very much appreciated.""For me, it is the robust API which is the most valuable feature. This allows for low maintenance costs and allows applications to automatically connect. This is great to automate security of the DevOps pipeline for shared secrets across environments. Also, being on Linux and a virtual appliance is great.""CA PAM is working well for us."

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Cons
"One thing that I wish they would do is to have a Kubernetes or container-based deployment supported, but they're not quite there yet. Containerization or support for containerization would be fantastic.""I'd prefer a better commercial model that includes partners and options for consulting around it. Where I've worked with my customers, we've only been able to use their professional services, and that has been a risk and constraint.""The initial setup and deployment can be cumbersome. It's not an easy process.""Installation can sometimes be difficult, depending on the environment.""The setup for this solution is complex. I'm not going to lie, you need a specialized system security engineer to deploy it.""Its remote support feature needs improvement.""In many PAM tools, when users request a password checkout, they need to provide justification. However, in my experience across four organizations, nobody actually reads the justifications. Users can simply type anything and get the password. This becomes a risk and compliance issue. There needs to be continuous improvement in this area, focusing on problem identification and mitigation strategies.""I would like to see the shadowing of ongoing terminal sessions (Remote Desktop Mirroring)."

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"It'd be great if you just stuck in your PIV card and Windows popped up, asked you for your password. You typed it in, then it remembered your credentials.""An improvement for this solution is that it should not be constantly based on user name and password. There should be a condition to edit and update your username.""The management console could be improved.""The setup is complex.""They need to have zero tier and active-active setup ​with zero minimum downtime, which they are working on it. ​""I would like this solution to be simpler. It should have a one-click access that works together with AWS.""It's difficult to locate the reports, there are limits on what reports can be run from the GUI, and the report formats are lacking.""Bring more technology into the portfolio and being able to collapse those products into a much more integrated way."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It isn't terribly expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is good."
  • "The pricing is standard in this business and we have no complaints about it."
  • "Its price is okay. We don't compete on pricing. We seldom use price to win over our competitors. We prefer it this way because if we can sustain the price, we make more margin as well. We don't want the price to go down to the bottom where despite the win, there's no margin at all."
  • "Secret Server is expensive when compared to the cost to some alternatives."
  • "There are different plans and additional licensing costs that can be instituted for add-ons."
  • "There is an annual license fee per user and the price is fair."
  • "They are priced quite well."
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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:This is an inside-out --- outside-in --- inside-in question, as an insider can be an outsider as well. There is no short answer other than a blend of a PAM tool with Behavioral Analytics and Endpoint… more »
    Top Answer:The privileged access management module is the most reliable feature.
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    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
    Thycotic Secret Server, Delinea Password Reset Server
    CA PAM, Xceedium Xsuite, CA Privileged Access Manager
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    Overview

    Secret Server is a fully-featured Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution available both on premise and in the cloud. It empowers security and IT ops teams to secure and manage all types of privileged accounts and offers the fastest time to value of any PAM solution.

    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
    Secure-24, University of San Diego, International Rescue Committee, San Francisco Ballet, Perkins Coie, University of San Diego, D.S.S. Limited, Turbo's Hoet, Eclipse Computing, Cathay Bank, Stellarise, J&R Consulting
    NEOVERA, Telesis, eSoft
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company39%
    Insurance Company13%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization31%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Government7%
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    Retailer20%
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Logistics Company15%
    Government10%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Company Size
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    Small Business42%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise42%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise40%
    Large Enterprise45%
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise78%
    Buyer's Guide
    Delinea Secret Server vs. Symantec Privileged Access Manager
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Delinea Secret Server vs. Symantec Privileged Access Manager and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    763,955 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Delinea Secret Server is ranked 2nd in Privileged Access Management (PAM) with 20 reviews while Symantec Privileged Access Manager is ranked 18th in Privileged Access Management (PAM) with 3 reviews. Delinea Secret Server is rated 8.2, while Symantec Privileged Access Manager is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Delinea Secret Server writes "Effective for password rotation policies triggered by audit requirements, it helps maintain compliance standards and seamless integration with third-party tools ". 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". Delinea Secret Server is most compared with CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Azure Key Vault, HashiCorp Vault, IBM Security Secret Server and CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault, whereas Symantec Privileged Access Manager is most compared with CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine), BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management, ARCON Privileged Access Management and VMware Identity Manager. See our Delinea Secret Server vs. Symantec Privileged Access Manager report.

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