OneSpan DIGIPASS vs Symantec Advanced Authentication comparison

OneSpan and Broadcom are both solutions in the Authentication Systems category. OneSpan is ranked #23, while Broadcom is ranked #19 with an average rating of 7.0. OneSpan holds a 1.5% mindshare in AS, compared to Broadcom’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of OneSpan users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 77% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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77% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between OneSpan DIGIPASS and Symantec Advanced Authentication based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

OneSpan DIGIPASS

Ranking in Authentication Systems

23rd

Average Rating

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Symantec Advanced Authentic...

Ranking in Authentication Systems

19th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Authentication Systems category, the mindshare of OneSpan DIGIPASS is 1.5%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Symantec Advanced Authentication is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Technical Lead Specialist at Hitachi Systems, Ltd.

Good authentication options, but the setup can be complex and the user interface should be improved

Many of the users with licenses are not getting their IPs all of the time. It seems that the licenses are not active on the user end. There are multiple errors. At times, when the user is trying to scan and activate the license, it comes up with an error code. The user interface could be improved. The setup could be simplified. The mobile app that is available for Digipass does not scan the QR code to activate the license. Users would like to see more functions and creation options for the user base and the UI console. They are not getting all of the features that are available on the UI Console. The features are the same but they are not able to configure them.

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Umair (Abu Mohaymin) Akhlaque

Enterprise Solutions & Services Head at Duroob Technologies

Ensures robust security features and ease of deployment, although it may lack some of the more modern authentication options

There has been a need for aggressive development to modernize the product and align it with contemporary security requirements. While the rebranding has been a step forward, further enhancements are essential to meet the evolving demands of the market. It lacks features such as ActiveSync Exchange security, and it doesn't offer alternatives like password-less authentication via biometrics or patches. While Symantec mainly relies on traditional token-based or password-based methods, newer authentication methods are missing from its repertoire. Support services often lack promptness and depth of knowledge, leaving customers waiting for weeks to resolve issues. In the realm of multifactor authentication, swift resolution of problems is critical, as any slowdown or interruption can significantly impact operations. Urgent improvement is necessary to ensure that support responses are faster and more effective, aligning with the demands of MFA implementation.

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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

"OneSpan Digipass is very useful, easy to use and work with."

"Rules on Risk Authentication are very good."

"It tells us exactly what we want in terms of authentication to various applications and provides protection for users who access them."

"One of the most valuable aspects is its remarkable stability."

"One of the most valuable features of this solution is that it's a strong authentication solution that's able to integrate with applications."

Cons

"At times, when the user is trying to scan and activate the license, it comes up with an error code."

"Urgent improvement is necessary to ensure that support responses are faster and more effective, aligning with the demands of MFA implementation."

"We have seen quite a few issues with bugginess. It is indeed pretty buggy and we have had to install some fixes."

"Advanced Authentication talks about the Device ID. But how the device ID is captured, I want to know more about that."

"This solution could be improved with risk-based authentication. I think that this product has everything that most customers are looking for, but modern technology has people looking for security tools with risk-based authentication, which they have a separate tool for. If they could integrate this, it would improve Symantec Advanced Authentication. They have to look at what's newly trending and how things are moving forward, and then adapt and adopt those features. Symantec's technical support should also be improved, in terms of response time."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There are eventually going to be implementation costs. Sometimes you're required to have custom code developments there, so that has to be part of the implementation price."

"The price is reasonable."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

23%

Computer Software Company

15%

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One of the most valuable aspects is its remarkable stability.

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The price is reasonable.

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Also Known As

VASCO DIGIPASS, DIGIPASS

CA Advanced Authentication, CA Strong Authentication, CA Risk Authentication, Arcot WebFort, Arcot RiskFort

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Overview

DIGIPASS authenticators are the most effective first-line-of-defense and have a proven record of stopping hacking attacks.

CA Advanced Authentication provides a secure, user-convenient and cost-effective way to protect online and mobile applications. The solution consists of two components: CA Risk Authentication allows the enterprise to silently and transparently collect data and assess risk based on device identification, location and user behavior, among other factors, and CA Strong Authentication provides a wide variety of software-based, two-factor authentication credentials and technology to make passwords more secure. Together they enable an intelligent, layered security approach to protect user identities and organizational data.

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Sample Customers

AGBank, Odeabank, Bradesco, Briggs and Morgan, Caixa Galicia, Chicago Clearing House Association, Diamond Bank Plc, DnB NOR, Document Centric Solutions

Global bank, Large Filipino Bank and SK Infosec

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