IBM Tivoli Access Manager [EOL] vs Ping Identity Platform comparison

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We performed a comparison between IBM Tivoli Access Manager [EOL] and Ping Identity Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Tivoli Access Manager [...

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

3.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Ping Identity Platform

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Single Sign-On (SSO) (6th), Authentication Systems (10th), Data Governance (19th), Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS) (8th), Access Management (7th), Customer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) (3rd), Directory Servers (1st)

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it_user711612

Senior Consultant at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Reverse proxy provides central control over authentication and authorization.

It is a single product that caters for all the business needs throughout the organization. It provides a seamless integration that in turn encourages most of the applications to use the SSO features Reverse proxy is the most valuable feature as it provides central control over authentication and…

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AmitRathod

Senior Analyst at Toll Holdings Limited

Single sign-on has simplified access while adaptive authentication protects complex user journeys

Regarding areas for improvement in Ping Identity Platform, there is not much. In terms of licensing and implementation costs, it has premium pricing, and it has a very complex implementation. It provides greater feasibility, but it takes a very long time in terms of complete building. There is a very limited number of legacy support, which can pose potential difficulties in integrating with certain older or legacy systems. Additionally, issue troubleshooting can be difficult at times. Sometimes issues can be difficult to diagnose and require extensive technical expertise. There is also a very steep learning curve for administrative purposes and potential difficulties with offline authentication scenarios.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The WebSEAL reverse proxy is great for protecting your critical systems."

"SAML 2.0."

"We have managed to automate the creation of all employees, and the company's clients and then assign the accounts/accesses according to business need."

"It is a simple-to-deploy solution, with many features that are supported out-of-the-box without complicated setup."

"Before the solution was implemented it took around 2-3 weeks to get all the necessary account information for a new employee in my organization, and since implementation this now only takes a few minutes."

"Some of the valuable features are: Reverse proxy Protected object space Ease of integration Multiple and robust AuthN and AuthZ mechanisms built-in No single point of failure (SPOF)"

"Centralized policy management and reverse proxy-based architecture make it very flexible in terms of deployment, adoption, and implementation."

"Capabilities of advanced security are enhanced to support strong, flexible authentifications and authentications based on risks as well as critical internet vulnerabilities."

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"We use the product to run different reports."

"I would recommend PingFederate as an IAM solution for its no-code environment, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, bidirectional services, and advanced features."

"If someone is looking for a solution that works both for on-prem or hybrid, I strongly recommend opting for the cloud."

"It is a very stable solution."

"I like the self-service feature. The 502 and UBP systems are also excellent. PingID's ability to authenticate with SSH, RDP, and Windows login is pretty handy. It covers the entire spectrum of use."

"It provides ease of connecting all our devices."

"It's pretty stable as a product."

"Ping Identity Platform can provide a solution for both workforce identity and access management and also for consumer identity and access management, which is CIAM."

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Cons

"The product has not been updated with emerging technologies over the years specifically around AJAX, REST and Mobile app integration."

"Installation and configuration. If you don’t know the requirements of the supporting components, it could be complicated to install and this has been improved in the later versions that are renamed to IBM Tivoli Security Access Manager."

"Web Portal Manager does not implement the full set of functions found in the command line"

"This product is also available in the appliance offering which has not yet matured and has many issues."

"The user interface looks like it was designed for technical personnel only."

"The pricing is always costly."

"There is Java process that hangs in WebSphere almost every month."

"The license model is pretty complex."

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"PingFederate's UI could be streamlined. They have recently made several improvements, but it's still too complex. It's a common complaint. The configuration should be simplified because the learning curve is too steep."

"PingID should put a little more effort into making a pretty self-explanatory deck about their tech features and the services they offer."

"One significant challenge was ensuring smooth user migration during system upgrades in Ping."

"I have contacted the technical support team at PingFederate. I would rate their help as two out of ten."

"Many times when we are authenticating, we'd like the freedom to set the time; maybe it needs to be slightly longer, and before we can authenticate it, it ends up in an error and then we have to create everything all over again in terms of launching the application."

"PingID's device management portal should be more easily accessible via a link. They provide no link to the portal like they do for the service. The passwordless functionality could be more comprehensive. You can't filter based on hardware devices. Having that filtering option would be great. Device authentication would be a great feature."

"PingAccess can only have one token provider, and you cannot enable two different token providers simultaneously."

"In the beginning, the initial setup was very complex."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The IBM prices are, as ever, extortionate, even with a business partnership, and high levels of discounts."

"The pricing is neither too expensive nor too cheap."

"The platform's value justifies the pricing, especially considering its security features and scalability."

"The tool is quite affordable."

"PingID's pricing is pretty competitive."

"Ping offers flexible pricing that's not standardized."

"The product is costly."

"Compared to some SaaS-based solutions, the platform is relatively cost-effective."

"Ping Identity Platform is not very expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Outsourcing Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Construction Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	18

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	22

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PingFederate?

Regarding pricing for Ping Identity Platform, I would rate it eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with PingAccess?

The areas where I think PingFederate needs room for improvement include that the most significant area I would recommend is that things such as redirects still do not have majority of the applicati...

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The main use case for PingFederate is that we are maintaining the centralized single sign-on with DuroSengel and Carabras as the two main instances to review. If any application is hosted outside o...

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Also Known As

Tivoli Access Manager, IBM Security Access Manager

Ping Identity (ID), PingFederate, PingAccess, PingOne, PingDataGovernance, PingDirectory, OpenDJ

Overview

IBM Tivoli Access Manager is a robust and secure centralized policy management solution for e-business and distributed applications. IBM Tivoli Access Manager WebSEAL is a high performance, multi-threaded Web server that applies fine-grained security policy to the Tivoli Access Manager protected Web object space. WebSEAL can provide single sign-on solutions and incorporate back-end Web application server resources into its security policy.

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Ping Identity Platform offers cloud capabilities for applications, supporting Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, and passwordless authentication. It features flexible integrations and federated identity management, enhancing security through detailed compliance features and seamless IDP integration.

This platform meets enterprise needs with role-based access control, device management, API security, and risk-based adaptations. Its BYOD support, ease of integration, biometric authentication methods, and customizable options with PingFederate aid in enhancing security and convenience. Challenges such as the complex management console, network reliability, and limited customization are present. Users find areas for improvement in incident response features, bio-certification, and network handling for IP classification. Community support and documentation need strengthening to address existing device tracking and token management issues.

What are the key features of Ping Identity Platform?

Cloud Capabilities: Built for cloud applications with flexible integrations.
Federated Identity Management: Allows easy integration of multiple IDPs.
SSO and MFA Support: Ensure secure and seamless access.
Passwordless Authentication: Enhances user convenience.
API and Device Management: Protects and secures devices and APIs.

What benefits and ROI can be expected from Ping Identity Platform?

Enhanced Security: Through detailed compliance features and multi-protocol support.
User Convenience: Enabled by passwordless access and integration flexibility.
Improved Access Control: With role-based permissions and identity management integration.
Seamless Integration: Across a range of identity providers and authentication protocols.

In industries such as finance, healthcare, and IT, enterprises deploy Ping Identity Platform for its ability to implement seamless SSO and MFA. It integrates with protocols like SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect to secure communications and user identities. This enhances security and user convenience for customer-facing and internal applications.

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Sample Customers

Essex Technology Group Inc.

Equinix, Land O'Lakes, CDPHP, Box, International SOS, Opower, VSP, Chevron, Truist, Academy of Art University, Northern Air Cargo, Repsol

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