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CyberArk Workforce Identity vs. Symantec SiteMinder

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    CyberArk Workforce Identity

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ACyberArk Identity is a SaaS-delivered suite of solutions designed to simplify identity and access management in enterprises. CyberArk Identity unifies Workforce Access and Identity Management solutions in a single offering. Workforce Access capabilities include single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, session security, and credential management. Identity Management capabilities include lifecycle management, identity orchestration, and identity governance. With CyberArk Identity,…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
    Pricing
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    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
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    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
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    Identity Management
    Comparison of Identity Management features of CyberArk Workforce Identity and Symantec SiteMinder
    Feature
    CyberArk Workforce Identity
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Symantec SiteMinder
    -
    Ratings
    ID-Management Access Control9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    ID Management Single-Sign On (SSO)9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-Factor Authentication9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Password Management9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Account Provisioning and De-provisioning9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    ID Management Workflow Automation9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    ID Risk Management9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    CyberArk Workforce IdentitySymantec SiteMinder
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (43 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cyberark
    Centrify is a great solution for anyone looking to start using Office 365. It is also a great solution for anyone wanting to provide their users with an SSO solution using OAUTH, Federation, or SAML for any hosted service. If you are looking to use Centrify for MDM but you aren't using a hosted/hybrid email solution such as Office 365, there are better on-premise options that should be explored.
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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
    Cyberark
    • User provisioning is accurate, effective, and fully customizable.
    • Custom configuration of applications for SSO and provisioning is easy using fully customizable scripts to address your exact need.
    • The user interface is clean and easy to navigate.
    • Support is helpful and prompt.
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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
    Cyberark
    • Occasionally, I get logged out of Gmail, sometimes in the middle of an email. I'm not sure why it happens, but I think it has something to do with timing out. Which is strange because I'm on email all day. Not sure why.
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    Broadcom
    • Guided tutorials within the console
    • Visual connection testing
    • Support can be difficult to contact
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cyberark
    Centrify is central to creating efficiency and safety for our clients and internally. To remove it would cause a massive disturbance in the lives of our employees and our clients.
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    Broadcom
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    Usability
    Cyberark
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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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    Support Rating
    Cyberark
    The support staff thus far has been very helpful. At times I feel they are driving the process forward without my intervention or constant reminder, which is nice to have in a company for a change. Most support seems to be a hassle but so far Centrify appears to treat your project as their own project.
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    Broadcom
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cyberark
    Centrify offered us more for our money by being more than just an SSO platform. There were several other features included such as MDM and MFA. This started other initiatives for us and felt the other solutions we evaluated would not have been able to provide.
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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
    Cyberark
    • CyberArk Workforce Identity provides secure access to on-premises and cloud applications. The platform is highly scalable and works well for companies of any size.
    • I can classify and label data. Also keep track of activity in shared applications and data, to know exactly who accesses each of the files.
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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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