Ivanti Connect Secure vs Symantec VIP Access Manager comparison

The compared Ivanti and Broadcom solutions aren't in the same category. Ivanti is ranked #2 in SV , with an average rating of 7.4, and holds a 22.3% mindshare in the category. Broadcom is ranked #14 in AS , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 76% of Ivanti users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

Ivanti Connect Secure

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76% willing to recommend

Symantec VIP Access Manager

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1,375 Comparison Views

86% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Ivanti Connect Secure

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

SSL VPN (2nd), Enterprise Infrastructure VPN (10th)

Symantec VIP Access Manager

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Authentication Systems (14th), Access Management (13th)

Mindshare comparison

Ivanti Connect Secure and Symantec VIP Access Manager aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Ivanti Connect Secure is designed for SSL VPN and holds a mindshare of 22.3%, up 17.4% compared to last year.
Symantec VIP Access Manager, on the other hand, focuses on Authentication Systems, holds 2.4% mindshare, down 3.0% since last year.

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Featured Reviews

Bhaskar Rao

Network manager admin at Yamaha

Apr 19, 2024

Provides connection with roaming users with easy deployment

It is easy to integrate other solutions with Connect Secure. We are currently using Ivanti Connect Secure with client-based connectivity. Implementing clientless connectivity enable us to connect without the need for any client software. This allow us to access office resources such as URL-based or SAP SaaS-based systems. Additionally, Ivanti is working on enhancing this feature, which is a positive development. In terms of competition, backups from other providers like Cisco AnyConnect and Fortinet are also considered. I've worked with Cisco Connect and FortiGate, which are relatively easy to work with. FortiGate does have quite a few bugs, making some applications not visible, which can cause discomfort during implementation. The only concern arises from the vulnerabilities that are found. Ivanti Connect Secure's security is a priority, since they're operating on a legacy OS platform. Approximately 22,000 Ivanti users have transitioned from Juniper to Pulse Secure and then to Ivanti. I strongly recommend avoiding the use of any legacy platforms for security reasons. It's advisable to utilize the latest platforms equipped with comprehensive security management features. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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Berk Onur

Presales Consultant at Cyberwise

Sep 2, 2024

With its mobile application, this tool offers a convenient and user-friendly experience to its users

To improve the tool, I think that the solution should consider integrations with other cybersecurity and IT technologies, such as Privileged Access Management and Site Integration. Additionally, the implementation of second-factor authentication via Symantec VIP Access Manager, CyberArk, and Delinea, among other technologies, could be best for the product. While the existing technology is okay, improving the integration capabilities for Symantec VIP Access Manager would benefit the product. I would like to see the solution meet the integration needs at our company. While many cybersecurity solutions can function independently, they often lack integration with our systems due to missed integration points. Improving the solution's integration feature would be beneficial.

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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 best feature of Pulse Connect Secure is the good security it provides. It gives a secure connection to your network."

"The most valuable feature is being able to securely connect and use virtual desktops."

"I like the host checker, which thoroughly checks the security posture of the machine before allowing access. I also like application-based access and its seamless operations."

"This is a very secure and stable tool."

"The tool's most valuable feature is remote access."

"It's quite stable."

"Pulse Connect Secure is a stable solution."

"The product is easy to use."

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"It is easy to use."

"In this version 9.1, lots of changes are done for the dashboard, User Store etc."

"It's a good tool. It's pretty straightforward."

"The product is useful for providing user access from an in-built office server as we follow the work-from-home model."

"Cloud-based service and management."

"The two-factor authentication is most definitely valuable and moves us closer to being able to check off those important boxes for compliance."

"It offers more platform support, like Apple, Android, and Microsoft."

"The tool has been very stable, in my experience. Also, I haven't faced any issues or problems with integration or connectivity."

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Cons

"At the moment, Pulse Connect Secure is a pretty good solution, and I don't see any issues with it. Currently, I'm not aware of a new or additional feature that's needed in Pulse Connect Secure, but it would be good if the team could look at how the speed of connection could be increased. Though it's quite seamless and I didn't face any problem with the speed, it would be better to improve the speed and keep going forward, especially as the industry's changing and people would love connections to be a lot faster."

"Setup is complex. A few users had some issues with it."

"The support team of the product needs improvement. Sometimes we have issues with multiple authentications, but there is no help from the support team."

"This solution normally works but at times, we have had trouble with connectivity."

"The product's price is an area where improvements are required."

"The most valuable features of Pulse Connect Secure are the user-friendly connection and interconnecting."

"Pulse Connect Secure could improve by having better integration with NAC solutions, such as Cisco ClearPass integration with Pulse Connect Secure. Additionally, they need better integration with Microsoft Azure AD and Azure Authenticator."

"User experience and after-sales support could be better. For example, over the last couple of years, when this COVID scenario was going on, there were multiple attacks on these types of solutions. SQL has been attacked numerous times, and there were a lot of vulnerabilities, and our customers had to update and upgrade the devices every two weeks or every month. This was a headache. It could also be more scalable."

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"I would like to see the solution meet the integration needs at our company...Improving the solution's integration feature would be beneficial."

"Every time that I have a new phone or computer, it takes a little longer to deploy it."

"It is challenging to use when installing a new version."

"Geofencing needs improvement."

"If they had dashboards or a report for managers or executives, then it would allow them to see the status and have it make sense to them."

"Maybe Symantec could consider providing a step-by-step guide for first-time users."

"In the next release, I would like the ability to work offline with remote access."

"The gateway server is a RADIUS server, but it lacks the functionality of returning RADIUS attributes other than those that are required for the gateway to authenticate the users."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for Pulse Connect Secure is not low and not high, so it's good. It's a six out of ten for me, price-wise."

"The pricing is quite nominal. We pay on a yearly basis."

"Pulse Connect Secure is relatively cost-effective."

"The cost of the product is high, but worth it because of the utility and great product support."

"The price of Pulse Connect Secure is expensive."

"I rate the product price a six to seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price."

"A license is required for you to use Pulse Connect Secure, but I'm not aware of how much it costs."

"There are additional costs for maintenance."

"I can say that the solution is worth the money."

"Licensing and pricing seems very fair."

"There is a one-time setup fee plus the licenses are provided as per the number of users. For SMS and voice calls, the costs are separate."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Healthcare Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Pulse Connect Secure?

From an end-user perspective, the setup phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pulse Connect Secure?

The product costs around 2000 rupees per year.

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What needs improvement with Pulse Connect Secure?

Some vulnerability issues have led to a high alert in the US and other countries. We've had to initiate a reset of all systems, including Factory and DC, and refresh the configurations.

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What do you like most about Symantec VIP Access Manager?

The product is useful for providing user access from an in-built office server as we follow the work-from-home model.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Symantec VIP Access Manager?

The pricing would most likely charge per user based on how many accounts have access to the IT managers.

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What needs improvement with Symantec VIP Access Manager?

The product's connection speed needs improvement. Sometimes, I need help connecting my mobile to the main office's system due to a version upgrade. It is challenging to use when installing a new ve...

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Overview

Ivanti Connect Secure provides a seamless, cost-effective SSL VPN solution for remote and mobile users from any web-enabled device to corporate resources— anytime, anywhere.

Symantec VIP Access Manager is the next generation control platform that integrates Single Sign-On (SSO) with strong authentication, access control, and user management. It offers users and administrators control, convenience, and compliance for public and private cloud- based applications. Symantec VIP Access Manager solves cloud security problems using identity and/or context-based access control across multiple cloud applications. In the cloud, where a traditional enterprise perimeter doesn't exist, this solution fills the gap. Through Symantec VIP Access Manager, administrators can define policies that utilize the built-in user directory or existing identity management infrastructure to enforce security and compliance for applications without getting in the way of productivity. Symantec VIP Access Manager can also protect and consolidate access management for on-premise web applications. It also simplifies compliance auditing for cloud applications by consolidating logs across all applications it protects.

Sample Customers

Axcient, Baloise Group, Cygate, Catholic University of America, Datec Inc, Revlon, Santa Monica Networks, 7-Eleven

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