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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    AWS Identity & Access Management

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/AAWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) enables users to manage access to AWS services and resources securely. Using IAM, users can create and manage AWS users and groups, and use permissions to allow and deny their access to AWS resources.N/A

    WatchGuard AuthPoint

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AWatchGuard AuthPoint protects workforce logins to desktops, VPNs, and cloud applications, from Windows and macOS sign-in to Microsoft 365 and third-party SaaS. It runs on WatchGuard Cloud, the same console that manages WatchGuard network and endpoint security. An MSP or an IT team can cover identity without adding another vendor to the stack. When MFA alone is not enough Day-to-day authentication runs through the AuthPoint mobile app, with push, QR code,…N/A
    Pricing
    AWS Identity & Access ManagementWatchGuard AuthPoint
    Editions & Modules
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    WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA
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    WatchGuard AuthPoint Total Identity Security
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AWS Identity & Access ManagementWatchGuard AuthPoint
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    AWS Identity & Access ManagementWatchGuard AuthPoint
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    Amazon AWS
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    WatchGuard Technologies
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    97%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    98%
    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    218 Answers
    Features
    AWS Identity & Access ManagementWatchGuard AuthPoint
    Identity Management
    Comparison of Identity Management features of AWS Identity & Access Management and WatchGuard AuthPoint
    Feature
    AWS Identity & Access Management
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    26% below category average
    WatchGuard AuthPoint
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    Ratings
    ID-Management Access Control9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Account Provisioning and De-provisioning7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    ID Management Workflow Automation2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    ID Risk Management7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    AWS Identity & Access ManagementWatchGuard AuthPoint
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.6
    (245 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (23 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    9.0
    (29 ratings)
    Availability
    -
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    6.8
    (6 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    6.4
    (6 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.0
    (53 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
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    8.7
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    6.4
    (14 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    6.4
    (5 ratings)
    Product Scalability
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    5.6
    (6 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
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    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
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    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AWS Identity & Access ManagementWatchGuard AuthPoint
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Amazon AWS
    AWS Identity & Access Management is well suited to managing AWS application access between services. Very helpful for both third-party products and in-house developed software. Very happy with how easy it is to create access keys and then share them in our environment. AWS IAM can also be used to manage individual users, but I highly recommend using AWS SSO for that purpose instead. Much easier to deploy for console access and from a security side easier to turn off in one click from your SSO provider.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Works great as a 2FA token, for endpoint control, for computer and server updates, for scheduling updates, and for patching security features when exploits become known. Remote connection is very reliable and doesn't drop in and out as many programs do. It may not be as appropriate if you are looking for a plug-and-play control, as it requires more learning and setup to get it set up correctly.
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    Pros
    Amazon AWS
    • Customized access per key to limit scope
    • Safely distributes access keys
    • Provides access audits
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • Easy to setup
    • Quick to setup and use
    • Works consistently
    • Easy to reset token's when someone gets a new phone
    • Website is secure and requires MFA to sign on
    • App can enable MFA requirement to open and approve a push notification
    • App is easy to use
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    Cons
    Amazon AWS
    • Better integration with roles and policies so you don't need three windows open to create a new IAM user
    • Display recommended configurations based on services being used
    • Easier options to base config on existing users
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • Email support is SLOW unless I want to allow a stranger to access my production firewall. That is never allowed here, so our hands are tied in terms of being able to get support in less than 48 hours.
    • Again, support takes far too long because you refuse to employ any staff that works in US time zones during normal business hours.
    • There has to be another option besides: 1) you take full control of my systems or 2) I wait on SLOW email support that isn't that great.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Amazon AWS
    We would be unable to manage the interconnected nature of our AWS services without AWS IAM.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Today to ensure our ISO 27001 certification it is important that we maintain this solution. Today it is part of the way any employee within the organization works, we no longer have any other way of working and it is the simplest way to ensure that access to the workstation is done with MFA.
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    Usability
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    After initial setup, it practically runs itself. Onboarding new users is fast and easy as it should be. The AuthPoint mobile app is small and simple to use. The only reason I do not give it a 10 is that I frequently get complaints from end users that the AuthPoint app is "constantly downloading". In fact, it's not downloading anything and that what the users are seeing in the app is a timer for the 6-digit code that changes every minute.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Has rarely been unable to use; if that were the case, it was operator error
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    Performance
    Amazon AWS
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    No apparent problem besides a couple of times that systems weren't working
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    Support Rating
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    WatchGuard support is always quick and reliable. They have urgency levels that you are able to select when creating your support ticket, and they respond in accordance to the severity that you have set. I have never had an issue with getting someone on the phone in the same business day, even for very low priority issues.
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    In-Person Training
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    It was an Onsite demo at the ditributor with the benefits of Watchguard Authpoint. Was very nice to see the abilities of the product. This Demo was a few years back, since then Authpoint changed allot. It is very nice for partners that you can get this demo without any aditional cost.
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    Online Training
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    We use the online training for all our employees. There are both sales and technical trainings available and there even is a technical certification. You can use this for the Watchguard Partner Program which can give you aditional benefits. Every now and then you have a webinar that discusses multiple Watchguard products.
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    Implementation Rating
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    the first time it takes more effort. It is helpful to already understand how each authentication type works. Then it's much easier to understand the MFA solution that you implement. It is useful to check the release notes from time to time and update the key parts of the Watchguard Authpoint. Authpoint Gateway, Logon App, RDWeb... Also, it's useful to set up notifications when something goes wrong or sometimes check the statistics of how many requests are being approved/denied, etc.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Amazon AWS
    While we do not use Microsoft Azure for our servers and other customer-facing services. If we did, we would have to use Microsoft Azure Active Directory to manage access to services appropriately. It's difficult to quantify the differences between the services as they are truly different. I would recommend choosing AWS or Azure, then using the identity management provided by the same vendor.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    I would slot Authpoint (as a product) as better than ESET but not Duo. ESET has the same limitations as Watchguard in the OTP support. It also is an on-prem installed console rather than a cloud, which increases cost and maintenance requirements. The duo now supports standard OTP for admin accounts, so it can be managed by a team. Duo support however leaves a lot to be desired and gives Watchguard the edge
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    Scalability
    Amazon AWS
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    We are a medium-sized company. We don't need rapid scaling.
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    Return on Investment
    Amazon AWS
    • Without IAM, it would be difficult to use AWS across services. Increased ROI
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • We currently have 300 users on Authpoint, and most of them use insecure passwords. Authpoint gives us peace of mind that we don't have to police individual employee passwords.
    • In line with the comment above, with so many people in our organization using insecure passwords, I'm sure that Authpoint has already saved us from many potential security breaches.
    • Security breaches can cost a lot of money. Preventing them saves the company money and helps to achieve our bottom line.
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    ScreenShots

    WatchGuard AuthPoint Screenshots

    Screenshot of The AuthPoint console in WatchGuard Cloud: users, groups, protected resources, and blocked tokens at a glance.Screenshot of Authentication activity across every protected resource: successful and failed logins, denied push notifications, and which users are active.Screenshot of New users are set up by scanning a QR code from a welcome email. No manual token distribution.Screenshot of The AuthPoint mobile app on first run. Users activate their token in a couple of taps.Screenshot of The app holds every token a user needs, including third-party accounts like Microsoft and Google.Screenshot of Approving a login with a push notification, the method most users rely on day to day.