Microsoft Entra ID, previously known as Azure AD (Active Directory), is Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management (IAM) solution. Designed to help organizations of all sizes manage user identities and create an intelligent security perimeter around their cloud and on-premise resources. Microsoft Entra ID or Azure AD is integral to the Microsoft 365 and Azure ecosystems. It provides a robust set of capabilities to manage users and groups and secure access to applications in a centralized, streamlined manner.
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) is a login system, morphing into a sophisticated identity and access management (IAM) solution for the modern, hybrid workplace. Imagine a single vault for all your digital keys – that's the essence of Entra ID's identity management. It acts as a central repository for user identities, encompassing usernames, passwords, and even additional attributes like department or employee role.
These capabilities enabled simplified administration using a unified platform for adding, modifying, and deleting user accounts. Users no longer need to remember login credentials for a plethora of applications. Entra ID streamlines access by using the same identity across various cloud services and on-premises resources (if integrated). Centralized identity management allows for stricter enforcement of security policies and password complexity requirements across the organization.
Authentication sits at the heart of the solution, ensuring only authorized users gain access to sensitive resources. It employs a multi-pronged approach:
For organizations with on-premises infrastructure, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) offers hybrid identity options. This allows for a smooth integration between on-premises Active Directory and Entra ID, providing a consistent identity for users across both environments. It enables organizations to leverage their existing investments in on-premises infrastructure while taking advantage of cloud scalability and flexibility.
In conclusion, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) is a comprehensive IAM solution that addresses the complex challenges of managing and securing identities in a cloud-centric world. Its blend of ease of use, security, and integration capabilities makes it an essential component of modern IT infrastructure, supporting both operational efficiency and strategic business objectives.
The licensing cost is a bit prohibitive.
Licensing is easy.
The licensing cost is a bit prohibitive.
Licensing is easy.
Microsoft Azure Key Vault is a cloud-based data security and storage service that allows users to keep their secrets safe from bad actors.
The cost of the Azure Key Vault is very high and the pricing model is based on the number of keys that you store and retrieve.
Pricing is quite reasonable and support is included, although premium support is available for an additional fee.
The cost of the Azure Key Vault is very high and the pricing model is based on the number of keys that you store and retrieve.
Pricing is quite reasonable and support is included, although premium support is available for an additional fee.
AWS Secrets Manager helps you protect secrets needed to access your applications, services, and IT resources. The service enables you to easily rotate, manage, and retrieve database credentials, API keys, and other secrets throughout their lifecycle.
I don't believe there is a license cost for the solution.
The solution is expensive.
I don't believe there is a license cost for the solution.
The solution is expensive.
HashiCorp Vault is a cloud-agnostic solution used for security and secret management. Its valuable features include integration with other HashiCorp tools, token sharing, open source nature, cloud agnosticism, and on-the-fly encryption management.
I am using the open-source version of Vault and I would have to buy a license if I want to get support.
It's free, it's open-sourced.
I am using the open-source version of Vault and I would have to buy a license if I want to get support.
It's free, it's open-sourced.
Okta Workforce Identity is a powerful solution that provides single sign-on capabilities and centralized access control for multiple applications. Its most valuable features include workflows, multiple SSO protocols, and Active Directory integrations. It helps organizations by simplifying access management, improving security with multi-factor authentication, and streamlining user provisioning. It is particularly beneficial for large employers, retail chains, and organizations with a significant number of employees. Okta Workforce Identity is easy to use, scalable, and reliable, making it an essential tool for identity and access management.
License is around US$20,000 annually.
It is costly for large companies.
License is around US$20,000 annually.
It is costly for large companies.
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is the primary secure point of approved access into the Fortinet network, authorizing users, reviewing access permissions, and relaying the information to all Fortigate devices for comparison with identity-based protocols. Fortinet FortiAuthenticator is a top-ranked authorization and SSO solution.
Appropriate secure access is fundamental to every role in an enterprise ecosystem. It is an integral function of every organization to ensure that every access and privilege is secure and to mitigate any possible risk to an organization. Approved users should only have access to the necessary information when they need it, from the appropriate location(s) to safeguard an organization's security at all times.
I would start off with a VM including the base license and scale according to the number of users you need to authenticate.
You can pay as you go with them. You purchase a base license and add to it as needed.
I would start off with a VM including the base license and scale according to the number of users you need to authenticate.
You can pay as you go with them. You purchase a base license and add to it as needed.
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.
It isn't terribly expensive.
The price of this solution is good.
It isn't terribly expensive.
The price of this solution is good.
CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault, a vital component of the CyberArk Privileged Access Manager Solution (PAM), is designed to create, secure, rotate, and control access to privileged accounts and credentials used to access systems throughout an enterprise IT ecosystem. CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault enables enterprise organizations to better understand the scope of their privileged account risks and put controls in place to prevent malicious or inappropriate account or credential access.
This solution is expensive.
The price of this solution is expensive.
This solution is expensive.
The price of this solution is expensive.
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.
Free works unless the paid is absolutely necessary.
The more users, the better the price. Always opt for the live support.
Free works unless the paid is absolutely necessary.
The more users, the better the price. Always opt for the live support.
Beyond Trust Password Safe is an automated solution that combines password and privileged session management into a single platform. Password Safe delivers secure access control, auditing, alerting, recording, and monitoring.
It has subscription-based licensing. BeyondTrust is three times less expensive than CyberArk.
This solution is not cheap—it's a very expensive solution. Very, very expensive compared to the features and functions that they offer.
It has subscription-based licensing. BeyondTrust is three times less expensive than CyberArk.
This solution is not cheap—it's a very expensive solution. Very, very expensive compared to the features and functions that they offer.
Symantec VIP Access Manager is the next generation control platform that integrates Single Sign-On (SSO) with strong authentication, access control, and user management. It offers users and administrators control, convenience, and compliance for public and private cloud- based applications. Symantec VIP Access Manager solves cloud security problems using identity and/or context-based access control across multiple cloud applications. In the cloud, where a traditional enterprise perimeter doesn't exist, this solution fills the gap. Through Symantec VIP Access Manager, administrators can define policies that utilize the built-in user directory or existing identity management infrastructure to enforce security and compliance for applications without getting in the way of productivity. Symantec VIP Access Manager can also protect and consolidate access management for on-premise web applications. It also simplifies compliance auditing for cloud applications by consolidating logs across all applications it protects.
Licensing and pricing seems very fair.
There is a one-time setup fee plus the licenses are provided as per the number of users. For SMS and voice calls, the costs are separate.
Licensing and pricing seems very fair.
There is a one-time setup fee plus the licenses are provided as per the number of users. For SMS and voice calls, the costs are separate.
CyberArk Identity is a versatile identity management solution suitable for a wide range of enterprises. CyberArk Identity users have expressed satisfaction with various aspects, highlighting its quality, functionality, and value for money. They appreciate its user-friendly interface and the convenience it offers. Overall, the user reviews indicate a positive experience with the product or service.
We find that the pricing and licensing of this solution is adequate, as compared to the other competitors in the market.
There is an initial license and then there is a subscription needed.
We find that the pricing and licensing of this solution is adequate, as compared to the other competitors in the market.
There is an initial license and then there is a subscription needed.
Password Manager Pro is a secure vault for storing and managing shared sensitive information such as passwords, documents and digital identities of enterprises.
On a scale of one to five, with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate the pricing of this solution as a five.
On a scale of one to five, with one being expensive and five being competitive, I would rate the pricing of this solution as a five.
OneLogin by One Identity is a cloud-based access management solution for the modern enterprise. It delivers secure access for every user, every app and every device to meet an organization’s Workforce and Customer and Identity and Access Management (CIAM) needs.
Surprisingly expensive given the price of on-premise solutions.
The pricing for OneLogin seems to be okay. The pricing and licensing are affordable. If you'd consider OneLogin to be expensive, it's worth it.
Surprisingly expensive given the price of on-premise solutions.
The pricing for OneLogin seems to be okay. The pricing and licensing are affordable. If you'd consider OneLogin to be expensive, it's worth it.
Delinea Privilege Service provides all of your IT administration teams with secure, granular access to infrastructure regardless of location, and without the hassles of a VPN.
Secure browser-based access Authorized IT users launch management sessions for resources directly from the Privilege Service portal. Sessions use SSH and RDP protocols, and are always protected end-to-end.
It is sad that people with a limited budget won't be able to afford it.
The price model is based on the number of devices and opposed to the number of users, and it is not very flexible.
It is sad that people with a limited budget won't be able to afford it.
The price model is based on the number of devices and opposed to the number of users, and it is not very flexible.
1Password is a comprehensive password management solution that ensures the security and convenience of managing multiple passwords. With its user-friendly interface and robust features, 1Password simplifies the process of creating, storing, and accessing passwords across various devices and platforms.
The tool's pricing is not too cheap or expensive.
The tool's pricing is not too cheap or expensive.
Thales SafeNet Trusted Access is a comprehensive access management solution that provides secure and seamless access to cloud and web applications. It offers a range of features, including multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, and adaptive authentication. With SafeNet, organizations can easily manage user access, enforce security policies, and monitor user activity to prevent cyber threats.
Imprivata OneSign delivers fast, secure no-click-access to the applications and information that care providers need, whenever and wherever they need it.
The price is reasonable, it's an affordable solution.
At the moment, I believe the price is reasonable.
The price is reasonable, it's an affordable solution.
At the moment, I believe the price is reasonable.
It is a little bit on the expensive side.
It is a little bit on the expensive side.
AWS IAM Identity Center is the recommended service for managing your workforce's access to AWS applications or your multiple AWS accounts (or both). It is a flexible solution that can be used to connect your existing identity source or help you create users in AWS. IAM Identity Center can be used alongside your existing AWS account access configurations.
The product is cheap since it is available on the cloud.
The product is cheap since it is available on the cloud.
Devolutions Password Server (DPS) lets you control privileged accounts and manage sessions through a secure solution that can be deployed on-premises. When used in combination with Remote Desktop Manager, DPS becomes the single pane of glass of any IT department, integrating passwords and credentials vaulting with a robust and efficient remote connections management solution. While using the same backend, the DPS web interface offers your end-users a simplified password management solution.
Zoho Vault Securely store, share, and manage your passwords from anywhere, securely store all passwords and organize them for easy access and management. Passwords are encrypted with the strongest encryption standard (AES-256). Safely, it shares common passwords among members of your work group by granting different access privileges. Zoho Vault directly connect to websites and applications without having to manually enter login credentials. It can easily provide passwords to users and groups in bulk and can instantly deny access when a user is removed. It tracks user actions and maintains complete records of team members' password activity with timestamps. With in-depth reports, it keeps track of which users have access to various passwords.
Zoho Vault is cheap.
Zoho Vault is cheap.
We offer credential injection, reporting, auditing, password change automation, and privileged client documentation capabilities—designed to streamline the technicians' day by placing essential documentation at their fingertips to standardize service delivery.
We pay the license fee monthly and the price is reasonable.
We pay the license fee monthly and the price is reasonable.
RoboForm for Business provides complete automated password management for all employees on all devices. It delivers a secure, intuitive, and easy to use interface for businesses and organizations of any size through a centralized Management Console. The powerful and robust console allows for easy onboarding, delegation of permissions, deployment of security policies all critical points in the password cycle, starting from password generation, to storing, reuse, and sharing. By addressing these areas, RoboForm drastically reduces costs associated with password resets, while eliminating unsafe practices and reducing the risk of data breaches.
The personal version is approximately $20 USD per year.
The personal version is approximately $20 USD per year.