NetIQ Identity Manager vs Symantec IGA

Likelihood to Recommend

An organization who needs a way of managing their entire user lifecycle.
If an organization needed a solid Identity Management (IDM) solution that could do Single Sign-On (SS) and provisioning for services both internally and in the cloud.

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Computer & Network Security Company, 51-200 employees

If an organization is looking for a good comprehensive identity management/governance suite that is easy to implement, CA identity manager may be a good/robust product. It is best to understand specific use case for your organization and try out the product before a final purchase decision as is the case with all sw products.

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Shiv Shivakumar

customer service leader

ifoxComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees

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Pros

Easy to use workflow for creating users.
The self-service portal for resetting passwords etc., is easy to deploy.
Has strong user activity monitoring.

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Computer & Network Security Company, 51-200 employees

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It has complete identity management and governance capabilities equipped with a simple, intuitive user experience and helps simplify processes such as user access requests and access certifications. This in turn helps in improved productivity and user satisfaction.

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Shiv Shivakumar

customer service leader

ifoxComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees

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Cons

The interface is a bit outdated.
It would be nice to be able to customize the self-service portal more.
It would be great if it integrated with more products.

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Computer & Network Security Company, 51-200 employees

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Bringing on new users and removing existing user when new employee/contractors join or leave an organization can be improved by linking directly to HR module.
The slightly complicated GUI makes drill down difficult for a new user.

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Shiv Shivakumar

customer service leader

ifoxComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees

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Alternatives Considered

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The final contenders were CA and Oracle - Oracle was tedious to implement and maintain while on the other hand CA was easy to implement and maintain and came at a much lower price.

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Shiv Shivakumar

customer service leader

ifoxComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees

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Return on Investment

ROI
Self-Service
Easy Install

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Verified User

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Computer & Network Security Company, 51-200 employees

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For us, it was a fairly easy implementation over 60 day period that provided ROI fairly quickly

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Shiv Shivakumar

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ifoxComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

Starting Price

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General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

Starting Price

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