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RSA Archer pros and cons

Vendor: RSA
4.0 out of 5
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PROS

RSA Archer provides valuable enterprise modules that offer seamless integration and store linked information efficiently without requiring additional software.
Custom security applications can be created easily, and the system allows administrators to set flexible permissions for users, enhancing usability and workflow.
RSA Archer significantly reduces time and effort in meetings, provides auditing conveniences, and enables effective scalability ensuring enterprise-wide accessibility.
The integrated data model supports effective data management, while the centralization of governance data aids in developing a robust risk management strategy.
RSA Archer's automation capabilities streamline tasks, improve workload management, and facilitate quick decision-making in risk management and governance processes.

CONS

Customers find RSA Archer to be resource-hungry, making it challenging to optimize performance.
Complexity and lack of user-friendliness are significant concerns for RSA Archer users.
API integrations and data export processes are not straightforward, causing issues for users.
Customization features in RSA Archer need enhancement, as many users find the out-of-the-box solutions restrictive.
Technical support for RSA Archer is often found inadequate, with slow response times and inexperienced personnel.
 

RSA Archer Pros review quotes

IMRAN ALMARZOOQI - PeerSpot reviewer
Head OT Risk Management & Compliance at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Aug 29, 2019
The most valuable feature is the enterprise module, which provides the capability of having all of the information stored and linked with everything else.
Sameh Hablas - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at Al Danah Information Systems Solutions
Dec 5, 2019
Archer seamlessly integrates data systems without requiring additional software.
VS
Security Specialist at a tech consulting company with 1-10 employees
Jan 12, 2020
The most valuable part of the product is the ease-of-use and the opportunity to create custom security applications easily.
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reviewer1262205 - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President and Risk Management at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Dec 9, 2020
The part I liked about Archer was the risk assessment for deficiencies and being able to use it there.
HK
Archer developer
Oct 13, 2021
With RSA Archer, an admin can set permissions for a normal user to go directly to the tool they need to input some data. Admins can then go through that and approve some requests. Also, they can log in based on these kinds of permissions, including ticketing, service patches, or upgrades.
reviewer1696113 - PeerSpot reviewer
Specialist - RSA Archer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Oct 18, 2021
Integration is another great aspect of RSA Archer. From the beginning, integration has been a central focus for RSA, and Archer has always integrated well with most tools on the market today.
RK
Team Leader at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Oct 18, 2021
It is a very friendly tool. We can easily understand what is going on inside the tool. I like this tool. We can work with the tool for the ERP platform. We can create automated applications based on the requirements.
reviewer1696191 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Developer at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Oct 18, 2021
Enables development of any application, automation of any workflow including the GRC work processes.
reviewer1696293 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
Oct 19, 2021
I have found all the features to be valuable, including those involving reporting, the dashboard, notifications, email modules, the database and data input.
VS
GRC Archer Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Oct 29, 2021
Flexible record permissions and data import features.
 

RSA Archer Cons review quotes

IMRAN ALMARZOOQI - PeerSpot reviewer
Head OT Risk Management & Compliance at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Aug 29, 2019
The bullet chart is the best graph for my purposes, and it should be available for inclusion in the dashboards.
Sameh Hablas - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at Al Danah Information Systems Solutions
Dec 5, 2019
I would like to have the ability to build and maintain an inventory of personal data processing activities and assets utilizing a purpose-built taxonomy and data structure.
VS
Security Specialist at a tech consulting company with 1-10 employees
Jan 12, 2020
There are some issues with the interface for version 6.5 but these may already be repaired and simplified in the new versions that have been released.
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reviewer1262205 - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President and Risk Management at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Dec 9, 2020
It's resource-hungry, that's the best way of putting it.
HK
Archer developer
Oct 13, 2021
It would be nice if RSA Archer featured more customization. When customers are updating, they should be notified whether certain updates are optional. The install screen should not proceed to the next page unless we make some selections about which updates we want to install.
reviewer1696113 - PeerSpot reviewer
Specialist - RSA Archer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Oct 18, 2021
RSA Archer might be a bit expensive for small companies because it's a vast tool.
RK
Team Leader at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Oct 18, 2021
There were so many problems that we had found. One time, the search index was not working. We also faced slowness in Archer, but I resolved this issue.
reviewer1696191 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Developer at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Oct 18, 2021
GUI could be improved.
reviewer1696293 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
Oct 19, 2021
I find the tech support to be inadequately knowledgeable.
VS
GRC Archer Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Oct 29, 2021
The solution as a whole could be simplified.