Item: IBM Security Verify
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

IBM Security Verify was implemented as an additional layer of security internally for SSO and MFA specifically when accessing client portals and servers. It has been utilised elsewhere in the business, too and has since been sold to clients as a solution due to the success we had internally. Given its low price entry point, we found it easy to justify internally and an easy sell to clients.

Pros and Cons

Easy to manage
Quick interface
Easy use for the end user
Convenient

Difficult to integrate at times
Limited native reporting
Limited automation

Return on Investment

Solution to aid ISO certification
Solution to aid CE certification
Proves security consciousness to clients

Reliability and Availability

Personally, I have never had an issue with using, configuring or managing the product and the service has never not been available. The only errors experienced have been that of the end user. These have always been rectified through training.

Product Configurability

From our point of view and usage, we have only made light use of customisation options. Branding of the portal is very simple and effective. There does appear to be further options that we could utilise, but haven’t. For the price point, there is ample configurability, too and isn’t overly complex for someone technically inclined.

Alternatives Considered

Cisco Duo

Key Insights

Do you think IBM Security Verify delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IBM Security Verify's feature set?

Yes

Did IBM Security Verify live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of IBM Security Verify go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy IBM Security Verify again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Cisco Duo, Arcserve Cloud Services, Arcserve SaaS Backup, Arcserve ShadowProtect

Likelihood to Recommend

IBM Security Verify is suited to most businesses that are interested in implementing additional security - plain and simple. It’s low price point mean it is accessible to almost all businesses - large and small; meaning it’s also a very easy win with clients. If there is a scenario where it ‘wouldn’t’ be suitable, it would be perhaps customers who are less tech savvy and have less of a willing to have ‘work’ applications on personal phones.

Good entry price point with a good product to follow.

Software Version

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Security Verify