We use it for identity management, portability control, and single sign-on purposes. We also use it as part of our IT infrastructure to meet various requirements, such as multi-factor authentication and biometric features.
Global INFRA Technical Tower at Hanonsystems
Efficient identity management but needs better costs and customizations
Pros and Cons
- "Siteminder allows us to manage identity and portability control efficiently."
- "Siteminder allows us to manage identity and portability control efficiently."
- "The maintenance cost has increased significantly, and we are concerned about this."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
We can easily apply multi-factor authentication to our infrastructure through Siteminder, enabling us to cover web application authentication.
What is most valuable?
Siteminder allows us to manage identity and portability control efficiently. We can apply multi-factor authentication to our infrastructure, which helps cover web application authentication. Additionally, the integration with other security systems, such as Splunk and QRadar, enhances our security capabilities.
What needs improvement?
The maintenance cost has increased significantly, and we are concerned about this. We also need to consider the customization or development required for web authentication when using Active Directory.
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For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Siteminder for seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have faced issues with support from the vendor, particularly since Broadcom has decreased their supporting group members, affecting our stability in getting good support.
How are customer service and support?
We have concerns about our support from the vendor, especially since Broadcom's support team has downsized, affecting our ability to get satisfactory support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Negative
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The maintenance fee has increased, raising concerns about the overall cost to customers.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We are considering Active Directory and local solutions in Korea as alternatives.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution two out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Nov 21, 2024
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