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We performed a comparison between Symantec Privileged Access Manager and WALLIX Bastion 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 Symantec Privileged Access Manager vs. WALLIX Bastion Report (Updated: March 2024).
763,955 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"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.""The RDP-gateway: For limiting which server an operator can access.""The DB clustering is a really good benefit of using CA PAM.""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.""You can do A2A integration. You can have your own script, which can then run outside of PA to retrieve the password and perform other tasks.""We can check the activities in the server for fragile files and documents in case of any issues.""It will provide us with more security.""It's easy to use and easy to configure."

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"I like that it's Linux-based, and you don't need to have separate implementations, extra database licenses, or enterprise licenses. I think because it's Linux-based, it's more seamless than Windows. I also like the access manager, which I think is a super tool. Everything is browser-based, and you don't need a VPN. So, that's a great thing.""The support is great. They offer 24/7 support, but the specific level of support depends on your subscription. There's a weekday-only option, and a 24/7 option that covers all days of the week. They also have offices in different regions, including West Africa, so people there can easily get support. There's no need to worry about getting assistance.""WALLIX Bastion's most valuable feature is the Access Manager because you can use it and access the data center without any client VPN.""Its video recording capabilities have definitely been key for us.""The interface is very simple. It doesn't need any plug-ins, just browsers that are installed at the beginning.""The solution's technical support team is helpful."

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Cons
"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.""I would like this solution to be simpler. It should have a one-click access that works together with AWS.""What I hope happens with the new product CA PAM is to keep all the useful features that exist in PA, but what I’ve noticed with many new products is the UI gets polished but systems lags stability and performance or it adds additional complexity instead of simplifying the user experience.""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.""They need to have zero tier and active-active setup ​with zero minimum downtime, which they are working on it. ​""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.""I’m no fan of Java as an application front-end, as it tends to have issues depending on what browser one’s using.""The setup is complex."

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"It would be better if I could manage multiple accounts in one place, like CyberArk. With WALLIX, you can only manage one account, and you are given a separate category. You have to click on each connection to do anything. For example, CyberArk might give three options for one connection if you want to have an interactive user-level experience. But with WALLIX, you have to click three times to get that access. Also, the biggest disadvantage of WALLIX is the reporting. I feel like it's very weak in reporting when compared to the other solutions. As a solution, they're good and stable. But they need to make their reports neater and better. Right now, we're going to the console and then pressing buttons every single time.""The product doesn't have behavior analytics. They promised to develop this, but only for the cloud, not for on-premise versions.""The password management needs improvement. Management of Access Manager should be improved as well.""Based on my experience as a sales tech person, one area of improvement could be a more unified licensing model.""The performance of WALLIX Bastion's password manager is very low.""For me, the main issue has to do with the system performance itself.""There could be more automation features for the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "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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  • "The solution's price is mid-ranged."
  • "Some extra price needs to be paid for license."
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    Questions from the Community
    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 »
    Top Answer:The support is great. They offer 24/7 support, but the specific level of support depends on your subscription. There's a weekday-only option, and a 24/7 option that covers all days of the week. They… more »
    Top Answer:Customers pay for the license. The solution is cost-effective for licensing. There are two types of licensing for Bastion. You can subscribe based on assets or users. If you choose asset licensing… more »
    Top Answer:Based on my experience as a sales tech person, one area of improvement could be a more unified licensing model. For example, if you look at BeyondTrust, their licensing is more straightforward. They… more »
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    Also Known As
    CA PAM, Xceedium Xsuite, CA Privileged Access Manager
    Bastion
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    Overview

    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

    WALLIX offers cybersecurity and privileged access management solutions that secure and protect your most critical IT assets.

    Sample Customers
    NEOVERA, Telesis, eSoft
    RTBF, Pharmagest, Michelin Group, Niort Hospital
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Retailer20%
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Logistics Company15%
    Government10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company17%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise5%
    Large Enterprise78%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business67%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    Symantec Privileged Access Manager vs. WALLIX Bastion
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Symantec Privileged Access Manager vs. WALLIX Bastion and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    763,955 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Symantec Privileged Access Manager is ranked 18th in Privileged Access Management (PAM) with 3 reviews while WALLIX Bastion is ranked 9th in Privileged Access Management (PAM) with 4 reviews. Symantec Privileged Access Manager is rated 7.8, while WALLIX Bastion is rated 7.8. 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". On the other hand, the top reviewer of WALLIX Bastion writes "Offers secure identity management, privilege control, access monitoring, and risk reduction through controlled access". 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 Delinea Secret Server, whereas WALLIX Bastion is most compared with CyberArk Privileged Access Manager, BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access, One Identity Safeguard, Delinea Secret Server and Fudo PAM. See our Symantec Privileged Access Manager vs. WALLIX Bastion report.

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