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Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security vs Idira Privileged Access Manager comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 2, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Se...
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
IoT Security (7th)
Idira Privileged Access Man...
Ranking in Operational Technology (OT) Security
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
231
Ranking in other categories
User Activity Monitoring (2nd), Enterprise Password Managers (3rd), Privileged Access Management (PAM) (1st), Mainframe Security (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Operational Technology (OT) Security category, the mindshare of Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security is 3.2%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Idira Privileged Access Manager is 1.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operational Technology (OT) Security Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Idira Privileged Access Manager1.8%
Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security3.2%
Other95.0%
Operational Technology (OT) Security
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2807997 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network and Security Engineer
Security monitoring has uncovered unauthorized devices and now protects client networks
I think the best feature of Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security is that it ensures only the authorized devices and users are authorized to prevent any potential breaches. I think that clear definition is very essential for a lot of networks because it helps us understand who should be there and who shouldn't be. For our clientele, we were able to discover a lot of unauthorized devices that were on their network. This first of all helped them remove a lot of potential security breaches and cleared the bandwidth of the network as well. I think this has been one of the biggest cases that we have found. For most of the clients where we have deployed it, this has always been a common occurrence because a lot of people enter the network and then you don't know who is there, who has the access, and so on. I think this is the very reason I said what I said earlier.
Mahmudul Hoque Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Engineer at intelQong Technology
Centralized access has improved privileged control and visibility yet still needs better integrations
While the access control capabilities are useful, streamlining some configuration and policy management workflows could enhance the user experience for administrators. A simpler interface for creating access policies and quickly identifying unusual activities would make day-to-day administration more efficient. Stronger integration with existing identity data and secret management could be a significant improvement for Idira Privileged Access Manager. Deeper integration with cloud solutions would make it easier to correlate privileged access activity with other security events. I would also appreciate more flexible reporting and dashboards so administrators can swiftly see access patterns and unusual privileged access from a single view.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I think the best feature of Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security is that it ensures only the authorized devices and users are authorized to prevent any potential breaches."
"What I found most valuable in CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is the Session Manager as it allows you to split the connection between the administrator site and the target site. I also found the Password Manager valuable as it lets you rotate the passwords of privileged users."
"It provides an accountability to the individuals who are using it, knowing that it is audited and tracked."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to delegate access to admins when they need it, allowing us to have some kind of proof on the approval process, rather than give people standing access on a full-time basis."
"PSM (Privilege Session Manager."
"BeyondTrust and ARCOS were introduced in market at that time; these tools are good but do not seem to be as user friendly as CyberArk PAM, which is more convenient in installing and deployment and easier to customize as per client requirement."
"CyberArk Privileged Access Manager makes it easy for users to retrieve and manage their passwords."
"CyberArk Privileged Access Manager indeed helps meet compliance and regulatory requirements for customers, especially in the financial sector, by aligning with PCI DSS standards."
"The whole concept of Zero Trust and implementing it with CyberArk, which somewhat adheres to the 'never trust, always verify' principle, is very valuable. I really appreciate this aspect. Moreover, the just-in-time access is impressive, allowing access for a specific time."
 

Cons

"I'm not exactly sure how scalable it is if you're managing multiple locations, but I think it still has some potential for improvement for multiple locations."
"One area for improvement is the plug-in development challenge. Although CyberArk provides a plug-in generator utility, it does not fully meet our needs, particularly for web-based applications. The plug-in generator currently works only for Telnet and SSH connections. We cannot generate a plug-in for web-based applications."
"My company always complains about the cost of CyberArk Privileged Access Manager because it's too high."
"There were a lot of manual steps in the initial setup which could have been automated."
"My concern and area for improvement revolves around reporting."
"There are upwards of six components you need to set it up. And you might need anywhere from two to five servers. It takes some work to set that up, especially in a larger environment."
"Pricing is a problem. CyberArk is expensive compared to other products I know."
"Having a cloud version would be very helpful. You have to invest a lot of money for the infrastructure hardware so the cloud version would help."
"This is probably a common thing, but they do ask for a lot of log files, a lot of information. They ask you to provide a lot of information to them before they're willing to give you anything at all upfront. It would be better if they were a little more give-and-take upfront: "Why don't you try these couple of things while we take your log files and stuff and go research them?" A little bit of that might be more helpful."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is more expensive than its competitors, such as BeyondTrust, Delinea, and ManageEngine PAM360."
"CyberArk is one of the best PAM solutions and one of the most expensive, but it works better than the others, so the pricing is fair."
"Payments have to be made on a yearly basis toward the licensing costs of the solution."
"Although CyberArk Privileged Access Management is expensive, its protection capabilities outweigh the cost."
"It's expensive, certainly. But CyberArk is the leader in the market with regards to privileged access management. You pay a lot, but you are paying for the value that is being delivered."
"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
"Before we bought it, they were licensing each function individually, which got complicated and very expensive. When we decided to buy it, it was much more straightforward and still quite expensive, but it brings a lot of value and risk reduction to the organization."
"The pricing is slightly higher compared to other solutions, but it is reasonable because there are better security features."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
11%
Educational Organization
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business59
Midsize Enterprise43
Large Enterprise175
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security?
I think Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security already has an active AI agent in there, but if the AI agent could be more diverse to help non-technical users handle their own interfaces or educate them ...
What is your primary use case for Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security?
We have been using Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security for approximately eight to nine months now. We use Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security for our clientele, with some requiring their own security s...
What advice do you have for others considering Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security?
I would rate Armis Centrix for OT/IoT Security an eight, which I think is a fair assessment based on its capabilities and ease of use. I would recommend it to others. It is a pretty good platform, ...
How does Sailpoint IdentityIQ compare with CyberArk PAM?
We evaluated Sailpoint IdentityIQ before ultimately choosing CyberArk. Sailpoint Identity Platform is a solution to manage risks in cloud enterprise environments. It automates and streamlines the m...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
The pricing is reasonable compared to other software options we evaluated, and it is straightforward. However, overall costs depend on deployment size and licensing requirements.
What needs improvement with CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
While the access control capabilities are useful, streamlining some configuration and policy management workflows could enhance the user experience for administrators. A simpler interface for creat...
 

Also Known As

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CyberArk Privileged Access Security, CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault
 

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