IBM verify
October 10, 2025
IBM verify
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM), legacy product
Modules Used
- IBM Verify Identity Protection
- IBM Verify Governance
- IBM Verify Trust
- IBM Application Gateway
- IBM Verify Credentials
Overall Satisfaction with IBM Verify
We use IBM Verify for single sign ons using multiple MFA methods like SMS, email, voice and push notifications. We like it because it helps to reduce the dependency on passwords with adaption of WebAuthn. We also use it to grant access request, approvals, onboarding and offboarding user. The ability for this platform to integrate with our legacy applications are a plus as well.
Pros
- Access for production systems and operational technology.
- Remote or hybrid work access
- Compliance and audit obligation can be verify with logs and trails or reports
- Helps to secure governed access to our vendor and partners.
Cons
- Initial setup and configuration can be a little complexed.
- Mobile app UI is not as user friendly as we would like
- Cost for licensing are not cheap, so pretty large investment there
- Configuration can be a little complexed
- Overhead can be a little costly, especially for smaller operations
- Mobile user interface is not that easy for navigation
- Strong security and governance for compliance
- Integration flexibility is a plus, especially with legacy systems
I would rate IBM Verify a 7 overall. It is a reliable platform with is critical for any security feature within a company. It has strong security and modern access controls. Good governance, lifecycle management and compliance. Good flexibility and hybrid cloud or legacy integrations. The user experience is positive with features like single sign on with password less logins. And the ability to apply stricter or lighter security as needed.
I would rate IBM Verify a 7. It has strong security and modern access controls. Good governance, lifecycle management and compliance. Good flexibility and hybrid cloud or legacy integrations. The user experience is positive with features like single sign on with password less logins. And the ability to apply stricter or lighter security as needed.
To do things right you need to plan carefully with in IBM verify. As the initial setup or configuration is pretty complexed. Getting everything connected and configured securely can take time and effort. Onboarding, offboarding, etc. must be designed well. The setup process will take some time to do right.
I think that the configurable aspects of IBM Verify are complexed and will require time to setup correctly.
Okta has good user experience for end users and setup process however IBM verify has a stronger capability for integration, auditing. Microsoft Entra integrates well within the Microsoft tech stack, easier for users to adopt due to familiar environment. Store scalability and already in the Microsoft licensing plans so better on ROI. IBM maybe able to offer more advanced features out of box and better overall integration options.
Do you think IBM Verify delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with IBM Verify's feature set?
Yes
Did IBM Verify live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of IBM Verify go as expected?
No
Would you buy IBM Verify again?
Yes
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