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CoSign SSO vs. Symantec SiteMinder

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    CoSign SSO

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ACoSign SSO is an open source web access solution.N/A

    Symantec SiteMinder

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ASymantec SiteMinder (formerly Layer 7 SiteMinder from CA, now from Broadcom) provides a unified access management platform that applies an authentication mechanism to positively identify users; provides single sign-on and identity federation for access to any application; enforces granular security policies to stop unauthorized access to sensitive resources; and monitors and manages the entire user session to prevent session hijacking.N/A
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    CoSign SSOSymantec SiteMinder
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    Pricing Offerings
    CoSign SSOSymantec SiteMinder
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    CoSign SSOSymantec SiteMinder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CoSign SSOSymantec SiteMinder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Open Source
    CoSign SSO integrates well with the WordPress platform, which our organization's employees use very frequently. My organization has a few blog posts created by the different communities out here due to which we use it heavily on a routinely basis. With CoSign SSO, integrating well with it has reduced a burden of remembering the password separately.
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    Broadcom
    We currently are working to set up Single Sign On and auto provisioning with a new vendor. Symantec SiteMinder visualizes things like SAML responses and assertion attributes within the console extremely clearly. This makes making adjustments on the Vendor's side or even working with Vendor support clear and effective. The only time I would avoid trying use Symantec SiteMinder as a local IDP would be when I am trying to minimize complexity or overhead troubleshooting needs.
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    Pros
    Open Source
    • Single sign-on.
    • Integration with WordPress and various other sign-ons.
    • Works behind firewall.
    • Supports OAuth.
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    Broadcom
    • Federation Services
    • Detailed logging for troubleshooting
    • Console management is clear and easy to use for less experienced techs
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    Cons
    Open Source
    • CoSign SSO is open source but there are limited support forums available
    • Login via multiple platforms at the same time becomes troublesome at times
    • More support should be provided to resolve errors
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    Broadcom
    • Guided tutorials within the console
    • Visual connection testing
    • Support can be difficult to contact
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    Usability
    Open Source
    Integration with multiple apps - WordPress plugin is easy to use.
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    Broadcom
    6.5 Symantec SiteMinder's usability is high but the barrier to entry can be intimidating for an unfamiliar user. Symantec SiteMinder support can be difficult to get a hold of when needed leading to situations where you're not sure how to proceed. Overall, if you have experience with SSO, federations, SAML, and IDP's, then you will be fine
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    Alternatives Considered
    Open Source
    As a user of CoSign SSO, I think my organization picked it against others as its reasonable priced. Also CoSign SSO integrates well with multiple social and organizational-level web apps, which might not have been the case with Microsoft Azure, as it would have been designed to integrate with Microsoft's suite of products. Since CoSign SSO is an open-source app, it further suits the requirement.
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    Broadcom
    We use Microsoft Windows Azure AD which can act similarly in comparison to Symantec SiteMinder. While this experience is somewhat narrow, Symantec SiteMinder seems to have more flexability/customization and caters to the crown that prefers to automate and work with linux. I am less familiar with Azure's automated abilities, however, Symantec SiteMinder allows to automate various factors that already line up with our existing Linux environment and setup
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    Return on Investment
    Open Source
    • Improved productivity as users do not need to remember multiple passwords.
    • Gave better control to admin as user access can be controlled at a single point for multiple apps/platforms.
    • Made it easier for company to explore more solutions without worrying about more login accounts.
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    Broadcom
    • Extremely flexible/customizable partnership federations
    • Consolidation of SSO settings in one place
    • Requires more knowledge and therefore more time training
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