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Microsoft Entra ID Governance vs SailPoint Identity Security Cloud comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Entra ID Governance
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
15th
Average Rating
7.2
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SailPoint Identity Security...
Ranking in Identity and Access Management as a Service (IDaaS) (IAMaaS)
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
User Provisioning Software (1st), Identity Management (IM) (2nd), SaaS Management Platforms (2nd), Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM) (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

Matthew Homeniuk - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 15, 2024
Offers comprehensive solutions that bring significant benefits
Microsoft Entra ID Governance makes managing user accounts easier. I guide organizations to set up rules and settings smoothly, reducing the need for repetitive explanations. Once in place, issues from the same users or companies typically decrease because they understand and follow the rules. In our company, Microsoft Entra ID Governance smoothly manages access requests. Users undergo multi-factor authentication, including SMS confirmation, ensuring security. We also implement zero-trust and network access authentication for extra protection. Integrating Microsoft Entra ID Governance with other systems in our IT environment has been effective overall. However, there have been barriers in some cases, particularly with older Paraguay systems. For example, when integrating with mailing systems or older tools, we sometimes need to disable default security policies or multi-factor authentication, which can compromise security. Overall, I would rate Microsoft Entra ID Governance a nine out of ten. While it can be complex for less experienced users, once you understand it, it offers comprehensive solutions that bring significant benefits to the table.
RF
Jan 23, 2024
Comprehensive identity governance and compliance solution offering robust integration capabilities, extensive reporting features and a user-friendly interface
It effectively streamlined our user access management processes, serving as a central hub within our enterprise ecosystem. With various credentialing IdentityIQ access management solutions in place across the organization, SailPoint integrated seamlessly with these systems. It ingested events from these sources, generated reports, and initiated outgoing events and triggers to facilitate appropriate actions based on user and supervisor actions. The policy management and risk-scoring capabilities of SailPoint IdentityIQ greatly benefited our organization. While we primarily focused on policy enforcement based on written guidelines for identity lifecycle management, we didn't extensively utilize a risk-based approach, as that fell under a separate area of resource management. However, within the policy feature set, SailPoint provided robust options. We were able to categorize users into different groups, such as office users, retail channel users, and backend users. Additionally, we could apply role-based access controls and differentiate between temporary and permanent employees, full-time and part-time staff, and those with specific time-based access requirements or temporary assignments within the organization. The implementation of IdentityIQ significantly impacted our IT audit and compliance activities. SailPoint was introduced in response to an audit observation, as no prior system was in place and everything relied on manual processes. This lack of automation resulted in gaps and oversights. Implementing SailPoint IdentityIQ for attestation and governance effectively addressed this audit observation and closed the compliance gap. It played a crucial role in addressing a complex identity management challenge within our company, particularly in the area of credential cleanup. Given the large user population, a dedicated team within the IAM pillar focused on this task. Before SailPoint, it was common to encounter instances where user identities remained active even after individuals had moved roles or left the company. For example, credentials associated with finance or treasury functions would still be accessible, even if the user had transitioned to a different department. Similarly, sensitive data access, such as payroll and HR systems, posed risks if not appropriately managed post-employee departure. SailPoint streamlined the process of managing these identities, effectively identifying and addressing instances where inactive accounts lingered, sometimes for extended periods, thus enhancing overall security and compliance efforts.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Entra ID Governance for identity management is multi-factor authentication."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Entra ID Governance is access reviews."
"The product's most valuable features are the robust audit trail capabilities."
"The solution gives me the capability to automatically move guest accounts from the tenant without any manual intervention."
"The platform's most valuable feature is the single sign-on service."
"The most valuable features are multifactor authentication and account creation for the Exchange environment in Office 365."
"Access reviews are an essential feature of Entra Governance. Additionally, privileged identity management is one of its most valuable features. Just-in-time access, or Jet GIT, is integral to this system. Moreover, user behavior analytics stands out as one of its top features."
"It is a scalable product."
"Access certification and provisioning are two of the solutions most valuable features."
"Great product to manage the access control of users."
"Good life cycle management, segregation of duties, and analytics features."
"Has a great certification module with intuitive options."
"The most valuable feature for our customers and for us is the identity data warehouse."
"It provides a lot of out-of-the-box functionalities. You don't have to do too much custom development like other solutions such as Microsoft or NetIQ. It also has a lot of out-of-the-box connectors for different sources, directories, databases, etc. Its cloud version is working very well, and its pricing is okay. Its value for money is fine for most of the customers. It is also very flexible. They have frequent new releases and patches for fixing errors and things like that."
"Provides functionalities for various stages, such as joiner, mover, and leaver"
 

Cons

"One area for improvement in Microsoft Entra ID Governance could be providing more granular control over security policies."
"The product's workflow approval process needs improvement."
"Bridging between on-premises and cloud services has the potential for improvement. For instance, it would be beneficial to be able to synchronize traditional directory schemas with Azure. I need to maintain an on-premises Active Directory server for certain required services."
"The solution lacks the feature to work well with third-party applications."
"Microsoft has done a commendable job with RPAX. However, Microsoft should prioritize enhancing its ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control) capabilities. Currently, Microsoft's ABAC offering falls behind AWS in comparison."
"Microsoft Entra ID Governance should improve its capability to manage identities and access from a single console."
"The platform's configuration process needs improvement."
"When it comes to queries and analysis, I find the reporting module to be very low, very simple."
"The cost can be prohibitive for middle-tier companies."
"The connectors are far too manual. This needs to be automated a bit."
"The cost of this solution is high. The technical assistance center could be improved. They're very good, but considering the intricacies of the solution, they can further improve."
"I would like for the next release to have a more user-friendly interface."
"It allowed to implement the automated processes when a new employee is hired. It allows to have a main central process for new hires."
"The UI of the solution could be more customizable so we could change the workflows to suit our needs."
"Finding integration experts for SailPoint in the North American market can be challenging, and transitioning to a no-code or low-code setup could reduce dependence on specialized skills."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is not low but reasonable."
"There are no additional costs besides the standard licensing fees."
"In the education sector where I work, the annual cost for my Google and Microsoft environments is approximately $35,000. This covers the needs of 3,400 students and 800 faculty and staff members."
"While other products give the pricing for their application, Microsoft Entra ID Governance has a per-user-based license model."
"The licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
"Its price is okay. It provides good value for money. It is subscription-based. You can go for a one-year or three-year subscription."
"As per my knowledge, it runs on a paid partnership model, but I am not sure about it."
"We pay an annual licensing cost for SailPoint IdentityIQ."
"SailPoint is expensive compared to its competitors. It's one of the most expensive products, so I'd rate it as one out of five, cost-wise."
"SailPoint IdentityIQ is highly-priced, and I rate it an eight out of ten for pricing."
"The solution is not cheap."
"You do pay one price for the license but that price depends on what you choose to include as far as the optional modules go."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Entra ID Governance?
The most valuable feature of Microsoft Entra ID Governance is access reviews.
What needs improvement with Microsoft Entra ID Governance?
Other governance solutions, like SailPoint, have different modules for managing access packages, and they have a very easy way of managing those identities and access from a single console. Microso...
What is your primary use case for Microsoft Entra ID Governance?
We use the solution to maintain access reviews, govern external identities, and manage things.
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 SailPoint IdentityIQ?
The first valuable feature of the solution is its interface. The second feature of the solution is the level of flexibility it provides.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SailPoint IdentityIQ?
The product is expensive. People need to opt for a licensing plan for one year or three years.
 

Also Known As

No data available
IdentityIQ, IdentityNow, Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management, Intello
 

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Sample Customers

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Adobe, AXA Technology Services, Cuna Mutual Group, Equifax, ING Direct, Orrstown Bank, Rockwell Automation, SallieMae, Spirit Aerosystems, TEL
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