Solution_comparison - sandersdHES/PAMEmergingTech GitHub Wiki

8. Comparison with Industry Leaders

Although PAM360 is a nice solution, it would be interesting to dive into other solutions, especially from the leaders in the market. We will go through a summary of the PAM solution capabilities of both CyberArk and BeyondTrust, and compare them with what ManageEngine PAM360 offers :

Capability CyberArk BeyondTrust ManageEngine PAM360
Target Customers Large enterprises Mid-to-large enterprises SMBs to mid-sized orgs
Deployment Options Cloud/Hybrid/On-prem Cloud/Hybrid/On-prem On-prem + Cloud Support
Credential Vault Enterprise-grade Password Safe AES-256 Vault
Session Management Advanced Risk-based Recording only
JIT Access Advanced + Analytics Endpoint enforced Basic policy-based
DevOps Integration Full Integrated Basic
Ease of Use Complex User-friendly Very accessible
Pricing Premium Competitive Budget-friendly

8.1 ManageEngine PAM360

  • Pros:
    • Affordable pricing suitable for small to medium businesses.
    • Comprehensive feature set covering credential, session, and certificate management.
    • User-friendly interface with intuitive dashboards.
    • Quick deployment with minimal setup complexity.
  • Cons:
    • Limited advanced customization options compared to competitors.
    • Integration capabilities might be limited to ManageEngine's ecosystem.
    • Lacks some advanced features like machine identity security.

8.2 CyberArk

  • Pros:
    • Extensive industry coverage with strong compliance support.
    • Advanced security features including machine identity security.
    • Robust session management with real-time monitoring.
    • Broad integration with enterprise systems and cloud platforms.
  • Cons:
    • High resource requirements and premium pricing.
    • Complex setup requiring technical expertise.
    • Limited support for containerized solutions like Kubernetes.

8.3 BeyondTrust

  • Pros:
    • Strong enterprise-level integration with various systems.
    • Real-time threat analytics and detailed audit trails.
    • Comprehensive credential and session management features.
    • Intuitive interface with customizable dashboards.
  • Cons:
    • Complex for small businesses with limited IT resources.
    • Initial setup can be time-consuming.
    • May require dedicated personnel for ongoing management.

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