Sectona Privileged Access Management Reviews

When we onboard a privileged user onto the PAM solution, we check their access using the PAM, including password management and monitoring with video logging and command restriction. 

We can also restrict certain commands, such as the delete command or protect the activity.

The most valuable feature is the risk management. When a Privileged user performs a certain command, such as running a script, the system highlights it in the risk management section as high, critical, or medium risk. 

We can trigger an alert to our administrator only if a certain command is run. This allows us to verify if the activity is legitimate or not.

Another valuable feature is video recording. Sectona records all privileged user activity in a compressed format, which can be reviewed and exported to PDF. This allows the organization to track all privileged user activity and identify any suspicious behavior.

Finally, Sectona allows organizations to restrict specific commands. For example, if an organization does not want users to be able to use the delete command, Sectona can be configured to prevent users from using it.

There are some areas where the GUI could be improved to make it easier to find and update privileged settings and policies. 

For example, when creating a PAM policy for Privileged, some of the scroll boxes are difficult to navigate. It would be easier if there were one-click options for checking and unchecking boxes rather than having to scroll down and select individual items. 

This would make the GUI more user-friendly for administrators and SOC teams. So, I would like to see the GUI made more user-friendly, especially for administrators and SOC teams.

In future releases, I would like to be able to manage Sectona PAM by location. For example, I'm the global headquarters lead in India, and we have 200 locations around the world. I would like to be able to create sub-locations, so that when I click on support for a location, the configuration is separate. However, the monitoring should still be at the parent level.

I have been using this solution for the last six months. 

It is a very stable product in the on-premises environment. However, since they are introducing it to the cloud environment,  Sectona PAM needs to think about the cross-perspective more in the upper area. 

There is a need for some cloud-native tools where we can use privileged users and put the Plantech password. We need a very easy way to manage that password and use the PAM use cases on that part.

It is a scalable product. It is a scalable product for our organization. However, it depends on the organization's requirements and how the product is used.

Currently, we have 2,000 privileged users and two administrators. We are still in the implementation phase and onboarding the privileged users. 

Once we have educated the users, we can onboard the servers, web applications, network devices, and other devices.

Sectona provides excellent support. We can raise a ticket on the support portal, and a support person will be assigned to us immediately. We also have dedicated team support.

Positive

There was a specific reason for opting for this solution. Like, any user, including privileged users, could access assets using the local administrator account and get admin access to their domain IDs. This made it difficult to monitor these users and identify any suspicious activity on the servers. We put more time into analysis.

After we implemented Sectona, it became much easier to understand user activity from a performance and audit perspective. It is also very easy to manage, even for users who are not familiar with technical details. 

For example, if a local system is connected to the domain after the temporary persona is created, Sectona can apply the password policy to that system.

The initial setup is very easy. Compared to other products, it is the same for implementation, but it is very easy to install quickly.

For the on-premises setup of all the servers, it took 20 to 25 minutes to complete the implementation. Overall, the entire activity would take two and a half hours. 

We have deployed it on-premise. The SaaS solution has just been introduced, and it's not very capable yet.

As a security professional, I would definitely recommend using Sectona PAM. It is a very useful product, both from a user perspective and a technical perspective.

For users, Sectona PAM is very easy to use. They simply need to log on to the One Control console and click on the connect button to single sign-on to a server. 

This eliminates the need to open third-party tools, enter IP addresses and usernames/passwords, and remember password expiration dates.

I would give it a seven out of ten. It is a very good product for on-premises solutions. However, Sectona needs to think about SaaS solutions and cloud use cases. For example, we need to be able to integrate Sectona PAM with next-generation applications such as Docker and Lambda, as well as ITD pipelines that use privileged user data. Once they address these use cases, it will be a ten out of ten product.

The tool is a solution for Privileged Access Management and Privileged Identity Management. It employs advanced technology, including agentless features, for managing privileged access within organizations. The solution offers capabilities such as Privileged Session Isolation and Session Recording. From a business perspective, it is valuable for organizations with privileged users who require access to sensitive data. It helps ensure security and compliance with various industry standards, such as PCI DSS, which mandate PAM solutions for data security.

The most valuable feature of Sectona Privileged Access Management for protecting Privileged accounts is its built-in launcher. Additionally, the single sign-on capability is good. Sectona's session recording feature is particularly noteworthy because it utilizes minimal storage. Instead of recording entire sessions, it captures activity only when necessary, optimizing storage space.

The tool offers a unique feature called the plugin designer, which is distinct in the market. They don't charge for custom connectors; their plugin designer tool is user-friendly. End customers can use it to design the initial steps of connectors.

The tool's session management significantly improves your security posture by completely isolating sessions from user devices. This means that even if a user's endpoint is vulnerable or infected, it will not compromise the server they are working on. The session runs on a secure, isolated PAM server; the user only interacts with it through a secure channel.

Sectona Privileged Access Management needs to improve its stability. It needs to enhance the product's stability because of frequent updates. This is crucial for a solution like Privileged Access Management, as organizations rely on stability. When it becomes unstable, it causes panic.

Competitors have advantages in terms of scalability and have already transitioned to offering their solutions via a SaaS platform. Additionally, these competitors have established a pre-connected ecosystem of connectors.

I have been working with the product for two and a half years. 

I rate the tool's stability a six to seven out of ten. 

The tool is scalable, and I rate it six point five to seven out of ten. 

The tool's initial setup is difficult, and it is not very easy for any end user. You need a technical support or deployment engineer to deploy the platform. PAM solutions are complex, so no PAM solution is easy to deploy initially.

Sectona Privileged Access Management's pricing is relatively cheaper and aggressive. It is affordable, especially for the Indian market and globally. Compared to competitors, Sectona offers a very good price range.

There are issues sometimes, but the tool's team is good at releasing patch updates regularly. They develop fixes quickly whenever they find a vulnerability or a patch is needed.

I recommend the tool to organizations that must meet compliance requirements and want a Privileged Access Management solution. It is especially suitable for companies requiring privileged access and password rotation without investing in separate features like password and session management. The product offers an all-in-one platform where purchasing one product provides access to session management, password management, workflows, and more, all in one place. Additionally, it includes single sign-on.

I rate the overall solution an eight out of ten. 

In my experience with Sectona, it stands out as a versatile PAM solution with key strengths in single sign-on, flexible deployment options, robust account discovery, autonomous features, and effective access authorization. It excels in password vaulting, making it a growing player in the market recognized for managing privileged account access and enhancing security.

The most valuable features of Sectona Privileged Access Management include robust session monitoring for privileged users, a standard yet crucial feature in IT security. Additionally, Sectona stands out by offering in-depth security monitoring with risk-based scoring, providing insights into activities and potential risks associated with privileged user logins.

While I haven't explored all aspects of Sectona, I would like to see future updates include robust support for cloud environments as organizations increasingly move towards cloud-based solutions. Additionally, incorporating more automation features into Sectona would be a valuable enhancement in keeping up with the trend toward automation in IT.

Sectona PAM has room for improvement in its marketing strategy. They could focus on continuous updates and additions to enhance features and functionality. Additionally, expanding their reach globally and emphasizing unique selling points against competitors like Arcon PAM or CyberArk would contribute to increasing visibility and reputation.

I have been using Sectona Privileged Access Management for a month and a half.

I have had a positive experience with Sectona's technical support. Being part of the implementation team, I have found their support team responsive and quick to address any issues or queries.

Sectona PAM is more user-friendly and optimized, requiring fewer prerequisites compared to Arcon. Sectona is well-suited for small to medium-scale organizations. While CyberArk is an established player better suited for larger-scale users and infrastructures, I find Sectona ahead in terms of simplicity and efficiency.

Sectona is easy to implement and use. Despite being a new experience for me after using Arcon PAM for three years, I found the basic concepts and tasks to be similar across PAM solutions. Sectona has a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to navigate and perform administrative tasks.

I'm familiar with Sectona's session management, including a feature called session collaboration, allowing the host to invite another user to join a session. It provides real-time monitoring and the ability to terminate sessions if unauthorized access is detected. Password rotation in Sectona is managed through defined policies, including character requirements and rotation intervals. Automated triggers ensure compliance and prevent manual password changes, contributing to security measures.

My advice to new users is that if you are looking to secure your IT infrastructure and privileged accounts, consider trying Sectona PAM. It is a newer but promising solution that is growing in popularity. Overall, I would rate Sectona PAM as a nine out of ten.

We're using Sectona Privileged Access Management for monitoring and reviewing critical servers that our in-house developer teams connect to.

A key factor for my company is support, and Sectona Privileged Access Management has good support.

Another valuable feature of Sectona Privileged Access Management is that it's easy to onboard.

As I don't have at least one to two years of experience with Sectona Privileged Access Management, I cannot share areas for improvement in the solution.

To me, Sectona Privileged Access Management has reasonable pricing, but it could still be improved.

I'm also unsure if Sectona Privileged Access Management could cover the requirements of large-sized companies, but for small-sized to medium-sized companies, I'd recommend the solution.

I've been using Sectona Privileged Access Management for eight months.

I found Sectona Privileged Access Management quite stable. Performance-wise, it's very good, and I didn't experience any issues with the solution.

Sectona Privileged Access Management is a scalable solution. You just need to add the licenses. I haven't tried scaling it though.

Because the support for Sectona Privileged Access Management is good, I'm rating it five out of five.

We didn't use a different solution apart from Sectona Privileged Access Management.

The initial setup for Sectona Privileged Access Management was straightforward.

It took three weeks to completely deploy the solution.

On a scale of one to five, my rating for the setup of Sectona Privileged Access Management is four.

My team and the Sectona team deployed Sectona Privileged Access Management.

The licensing cost for Sectona Privileged Access Management is reasonable, though I cannot share the figure because that's confidential information. 

Currently, I'm not paying for additional costs because the current license covers my requirements.

I'd rate the pricing for Sectona Privileged Access Management a three on a scale of one to five.

My company procured Sectona Privileged Access Management. My company is based in India, so it needed a solution with available support within India.

I'm using the latest version of Sectona Privileged Access Management.

After its deployment, Sectona Privileged Access Management still doesn't require maintenance.

Fifty people use the solution within the company.

I would recommend Sectona Privileged Access Management to others, especially to small-sized and mid-sized companies. Larger companies could have more requirements, and I'm unsure if Sectona Privileged Access Management can cover the increase in requirements. I'm recommending the solution based on my experience, but I don't have experience with other solutions, so I cannot comment on which one's the best in the market.

My rating for Sectona Privileged Access Management is seven out of ten.

My company is a customer of Sectona Privileged Access Management.