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CyberArk Privileged Access Manager vs Ekran System comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

CyberArk Privileged Access ...
Ranking in User Activity Monitoring
1st
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
217
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Password Managers (2nd), Mainframe Security (2nd), Operational Technology (OT) Security (3rd)
Ekran System
Ranking in User Activity Monitoring
4th
Ranking in Privileged Access Management (PAM)
25th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the User Activity Monitoring category, the mindshare of CyberArk Privileged Access Manager is 20.2%, down from 23.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Ekran System is 20.5%, up from 14.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
User Activity Monitoring
 

Featured Reviews

Lasantha Wijesinghe - PeerSpot reviewer
We have visibility and control through real-time user behavior analytics
It took us some time to realize its benefits because there was a learning curve for us. It took us about a year to get our heads around this product and start effectively using it. It is a journey. It takes at least five years for any company to make this product very useful and reach maturity. It is not only the product's fault. The company needs to have a vision, and the company culture needs to go with it. Senior leadership needs to support the vision. You need to have lots of ingredients for success. If everything is in place, you will see success after one year. In the first year, it is a struggle for everybody. My company was bought by a bigger company, and they were very new to privileged access management. Everybody was struggling. The advice I would give is to have a good vision for privileged access management. You need dedicated teams, senior management support, and proper company policies and standards before implementing the solution. Start building knowledge slowly and avoid jumping into the deep end without preparation. I would rate CyberArk Privileged Access Manager a nine out of ten.
Andreas Lalos - PeerSpot reviewer
Early threat detection and diverse OS support with enhanced security
Ekran System offers a lightweight solution that does not impact the systems where it is implemented. It provides rich metadata for monitored activities and includes threat analysis capabilities for early alerting and investigation of unauthorized actions. Additionally, it supports diverse operating systems and allows for monitoring and enforcement policies, like blocking actions for policy violations, and provides a retention of historical data in a lightweight format.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The biggest feature is the security of the overall solution. It's very secure. The vaulting technology and the number of security layers involved in the vault, where privileged accounts are actually stored, is the heart of the solution."
"It is an extremely scalable solution."
"Allows secure, logged access to highly sensitive servers and services."
"I find value in notifications from CyberArk when passwords fail verification and have other issues."
"We are utilizing CyberArk to secure applications, credentials, and endpoints."
"We've written over a hundred custom connectors ourselves that allow us to do all types of privileged session management for various applications. On top of that, the rest of the API-based central credential providers allow us to get away from credentials that may be hard-coded in the script or some application."
"The most valuable feature is Special Monitoring."
"The solution is stable and reliable."
"It supports diverse operating systems and allows for monitoring and enforcement policies, like blocking actions for policy violations, and provides a retention of historical data in a lightweight format."
 

Cons

"Online help needs to be looked into with live agent support."
"CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault must incorporate connectors for password and session managers in the marketplace."
"The solution could improve by adding more connectors."
"CyberArk could enhance its usability by simplifying its architecture and design."
"They are taking two to three days for resolution are too slow. Customers, including myself, do not want to wait this long for solutions."
"Response time is not ideal, and reaching someone knowledgeable can take time."
"It's a big program. To scale excessively, locally, on an on-prem application, takes a lot of servers."
"For users to access a system via CyberArk Privileged Session Manager, a universal connector needs to be coded in a language called AutoIT and its support for web browsers is so-so. Other products like Centrify have browser plugins that can help automate the process when using their products."
"Ekran System could improve in terms of communication to the market, particularly after their rebranding as Shiteka."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is expensive."
"The pricing is slightly higher compared to other solutions, but it is reasonable because there are better security features."
"Generally, I don't get involved in the licensing or the purchasing side of it, but I do know that the licenses are expensive."
"Licensing fees are paid on a yearly basis."
"This product is very expensive."
"The solution is costly but we get what we pay for."
"The pricing for CyberArk is on the higher side compared to other Privileged Access Management products. Something should be done regarding enterprise licensing for long-standing customers."
"Pricing is a problem. CyberArk is expensive compared to other products I know. It is similar to buying a German car. It comes with all the bells and whistles, but some companies may find it too expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
34%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Government
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

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 do you like most about CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
The most valuable features of the solution are control and analytics.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for CyberArk Privileged Access Manager?
I focus more on the technical side, but I hear customers say that if CyberArk was more affordable, they might have acquired more licenses. Some clients consider alternative solutions due to pricing...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Ekran System?
The business model has become more complex with changes in feature licensing, yet they provide affordable options, particularly with the standard edition, which doesn't charge for the management co...
What needs improvement with Ekran System?
Ekran System could improve in terms of communication to the market, particularly after their rebranding as Shiteka. The solution does not support other protocols beyond traditional monitoring chann...
What is your primary use case for Ekran System?
The primary use case for Ekran System is third-party vendor monitoring and privileged access management monitoring. It is also used for privilege access management solutions.
 

Also Known As

CyberArk Privileged Access Security, CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault
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Sample Customers

Rockwell Automation
Deloitte, UPS, Seoul National University, KDN, Finat, Constitutional Court of Korea, Ukrsibbank
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