Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (Discontinued) vs. Symantec Advanced Authentication

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (Discontinued)
Score 8.3 out of 10
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Microsoft's Azure Multi-Factor Authentication is the recently rebranded technology acquired with PhoneFactor in 2012. From 2018 it is no longer available as a standalone product.N/A
Symantec Advanced Authentication
Score 5.9 out of 10
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Symantec Advanced Authentication (formerly Layer7 or CA Advanced Authentication, now from Broadcom), provides real-time protection for online and mobile applications. The solution can authenticate an employee, partner or contractor while providing frictionless login, ensuring legitimate users have anytime, anywhere access from any device.N/A
Pricing
Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (Discontinued)Symantec Advanced Authentication
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (Discontinued)Symantec Advanced Authentication
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (Discontinued)Symantec Advanced Authentication
Top Pros

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Top Cons

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Best Alternatives
Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (Discontinued)Symantec Advanced Authentication
Small Businesses
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Score 9.0 out of 10
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Score 9.0 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Score 9.0 out of 10
WatchGuard AuthPoint
WatchGuard AuthPoint
Score 9.0 out of 10
Enterprises
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
Score 9.4 out of 10
Cisco Duo
Cisco Duo
Score 9.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (Discontinued)Symantec Advanced Authentication
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
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User Testimonials
Azure Multi-Factor Authentication (Discontinued)Symantec Advanced Authentication
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
If your solution falls within their standard use case or you have Office 365 - then it makes total sense. If you need a lot of customization or have a really specific business process that causes you to deviate from the standard flow it usually makes more sense to create a custom solution
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Broadcom
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Ease of use
  • Interoperability
  • Industry standard
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Broadcom
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Cons
Microsoft
  • It can be difficult to work with when deviating off the standard use cases
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Broadcom
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
Honestly, they are very similar as is much of their offerings. It really comes down to which ecosystem are you already invested in? It doesn't make a lot of sense to try and interop with every cloud vendor - pick one and use them. While there used to be substantial differences in the cloud platforms, they are at basic parity now
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Broadcom
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • Overall, it's a really good value compared to building a custom solution that you have to maintain
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Broadcom
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