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.
CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is a next-generation solution that allows users to secure both their applications and their confidential corporate information. It is extremely flexible and can be implemented across a variety of environments. This program runs with equal efficiency in a fully cloud-based, hybrid, or on-premises environment. Users can now protect their critical infrastructure and access it in any way that best meets their needs.
Pricing and licensing depend on the environment.
It is not a cheap solution. It is expensive as compared with other solutions. However, it is one of the best solutions in their domain.
Pricing and licensing depend on the environment.
It is not a cheap solution. It is expensive as compared with other solutions. However, it is one of the best solutions in their domain.
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.
Auth0 is a user-friendly platform that securely authenticates and authorizes users across multiple platforms. It offers easy integration, robust security measures, and customizable options for authentication. Users praise its scalability, comprehensive documentation, and responsive customer support.
Auth0 significantly improves organization operations, increasing efficiency, collaboration, and problem-solving capabilities. It streamlines processes, reduces errors, and facilitates seamless integration.
There are different price levels: B2B, B2C, and enterprise. The basic plan is about $1,500 per month.
It is a relatively inexpensive product in the industry.
There are different price levels: B2B, B2C, and enterprise. The basic plan is about $1,500 per month.
It is a relatively inexpensive product in the industry.
ForgeRock is a comprehensive open-source identity and access management solution designed to meet the unique needs of your users and workforce. With ForgeRock you can orchestrate, manage, and secure the complete lifecycle of identities in any cloud or hybrid environment. ForgeRock allows you to set up bot detection, identity proofing, and risk-based authentication.
It's a bit pricey and could be more competitive.
Its price is comparable to other products in the market.
It's a bit pricey and could be more competitive.
Its price is comparable to other products in the market.
F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager (APM) is an access management proxy solution for managing global access to the enterprise networks, cloud providers, applications, and application programming interfaces (APIs). Through a single management interface, BIG-IP APM consolidates remote, mobile, network, virtual, and web access.
Recently, they have simplified the licensing
The product is very expensive.
Recently, they have simplified the licensing
The product is very expensive.
PingID pricing is a ten out of ten because it's a little bit cheaper than other tools, such as Okta and ForgeRock, and supports multiple tools.
PingID's pricing is pretty competitive.
PingID pricing is a ten out of ten because it's a little bit cheaper than other tools, such as Okta and ForgeRock, and supports multiple tools.
PingID's pricing is pretty competitive.
PingFederate is an enterprise federation server that enables user authentication and single sign-on. It serves as a global authentication authority that allows employees, customers and partners to securely access all the applications they need from any device. PingFederate easily integrates with applications across the enterprise, third-party authentication sources, diverse user directories and existing IAM systems, all while supporting current and past versions of identity standards like OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML and WS-Federation. And it can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud, so you can support today’s needs and future-proof your business for tomorrow’s requirements.
Ping offers flexible pricing that's not standardized.
Ping offers flexible pricing that's not standardized.
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.
IBM Security Verify Access is a complete authorization and network security policy management solution. It provides end-to-end protection of resources over geographically dispersed intranets and extranets.Provides a wide range of built-in authenticators and supports external authenticators.Provides permit and deny decisions for protected resources requests in the secure domain through the authorization API.Manages secure access to private internal network-based resources by using the public Internet's broad connectivity and ease of use with a corporate firewall system.
The product is not expensive. It depends on the number of users.
The product is not expensive. It depends on the number of users.
WSO2 Identity Server can be used to simplify identity and access management (IAM) related activities in the enterprise. The product is based on open standards and open source principles. WSO2 Identity Server comes with seamless, easy to use integration capabilities that help connect applications, user stores, directories and identity management systems.
We have to take their support, but that is a minimal charge if I'm comparing it to other identity managers.
I have found the solutions license is priced competitively compared to others.
We have to take their support, but that is a minimal charge if I'm comparing it to other identity managers.
I have found the solutions license is priced competitively compared to others.
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies.
It is a low cost product. This product can be used by non-profit organizations or universities, when they don't want to invest a lot of money.
The license is around $8000 USD.
It is a low cost product. This product can be used by non-profit organizations or universities, when they don't want to invest a lot of money.
The license is around $8000 USD.
Can be expensive as a solution.
The price is really good and it is flexible because they have CPU licenses. The license is a one-time-only purchase.
Can be expensive as a solution.
The price is really good and it is flexible because they have CPU licenses. The license is a one-time-only purchase.
The price of the solution is average.
The price of the solution is average.
HelloID makes accessing applications easy by seamlessly integrating into an organization's portal where users already go for other information. It can also be offered through a familiar URL if a portal interface is not desired. By integrating HelloID into an existing portal, organizations make it simple for users to quickly find and access all the applications they need from a single dashboard. Once logged into the portal, the user sees an overview of the available cloud applications (e.g. Google Apps, Salesforce, Office 365, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) and simply clicks on that application's icon.
In terms of costs and pricing, this solution is worth every penny.
Since HelloID is very reasonably priced, the return-on-investment is fast.
In terms of costs and pricing, this solution is worth every penny.
Since HelloID is very reasonably priced, the return-on-investment is fast.
Evidian Enterprise SSO replaces user passwords with a single authentication such as a password, biometrics, a smartcard or a radio badge. Access is immediate, whether the applications are internal or external to the company. The result for users is simplified access to their applications – they automatically comply with the security policy. And by removing tiresome administration tasks, Evidian Enterprise SSO simplifies information system management.
PingAccess is a centralized access security solution with a comprehensive policy engine. It provides secure access to applications and APIs down to the URL level, and ensures that only authorized users access the resources they need.
Security Monitoring, Blocking, and Fraud Protections
Akamai Identity Cloud continuously monitors our production environments for the state and health of the Akamai Identity Cloud platform. We gather detailed key performance indicator (KPI) metrics on uptime and availability for every service. Abnormalities trigger alerts to the Network Operations Command Center (NOCC) staff, on-call 24/7/365.
Our customers pay for the license every year or every three years. It's not available on a monthly basis.
Our customers pay for the license every year or every three years. It's not available on a monthly basis.
