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    Mohanned Wael

Good support, easy to use, and helpful for security and accountability

  • June 26, 2023
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

We use it to link our virtual systems. We have Windows and Linux, and we have some applications. We use One Identity Safeguard to connect to them. We also use Password Vault, and we do session monitoring.

I am one version behind the latest version. I usually wait before doing an update to make sure that there are no problems with the new release.

How has it helped my organization?

One Identity Safeguard helps with accountability. We now know which person is accessing which machine. It also helps to make sure that they are secured, and that everyone knows what changes they need.

We have used the transparent mode and non-transparent mode for privileged sessions. The transparent mode is more difficult than the normal mode, but with the help of the documentation, we figured out how to do the necessary configuration and use this mode. Generally, we use the normal mode. We do not use the transparent mode.

We use the Secure Remote Access feature for privileged users. It was very easy to manage remote access for privileged users by using this feature. When our users cannot be physically present at our place, they can access the resources using the Starling account. It is easy.

The Secure Remote Access feature does not make use of a VPN. This is very important for us because there are some problems with using VPN, so it is easier to use something like Starling. We can be sure that our users can access the network even from home and that the sessions are secure.

I have worked with other One Identity solutions. I have used One Identity Defender, One Identity SPP, and One Identity SPS. They worked very well for our users. We also use the authentication service to control the Linux machines with Active Directory accounts. They work well with each other. I have also used Safeguard Remote Access. I tried its features with Safeguard to allow our users to connect to the sessions by using the cloud so that they do not need to log in to the company servers.

What is most valuable?

One of the most important aspects is that it is very easy to use and install. It is also agentless, so all of the operations happen more smoothly than any other product. Our end-users find it easy. They have a web application. They only need to enter the credentials, and they can access the Safeguard session. They can use it very fast without any problems. Its learning curve is very low.

What needs improvement?

We can discover Windows and Linux machines, but we would also like to discover databases. It is very important for us. I have heard that in the new version, we can discover databases, but I have not tried it yet, so I am not sure if the new version does it properly or still needs some work.

We would like to have the option of importing assets by using the CSV file. It was available in the earlier versions, but it is not available now.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for about two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is very stable. They always release new updates if there are any issues. For example, for the Log4j issue that happened a couple of months ago, they released an update to solve the issue and make sure that no user is affected by it. It is based on the Linux machine, so it is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I did not face any problems. It is very scalable, and it can be used for a small company or a big company without any problems.

Currently, there are about 20 users who are using it.

How are customer service and support?

We have used their regular support, not the premier support. When we have any problems related to it, we open a ticket. They always help us. We might have to provide them with additional things so that they are able to troubleshoot better, but they are always helpful. I would rate their support a 9 out of 10.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We did not use any other solution.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. We have two installation types. We have Safeguard for Privileged Passwords and Safeguard for Privileged Sessions. For Safeguard for Privileged Passwords, we just need to import and the whole organization will be done. The process for Safeguard for Privileged Sessions is also simple. There are no problems.

The deployment duration depends on the number of systems, the number of users, and the number of applications. In a small company, it might take about two weeks or three weeks.

The deployment did not affect our privileged users. We just needed some time to get used to it. We were not using any PAM product before, so it took some time to get used to using it. It is more restrictive than the Active Directory system, but it is for the best.

For managing and deploying the solution, I took technical training. It was about five-day training with One Identity. After that, I started its deployment. In case of any problem, we could check several resources. We could check the administration guide or forums. We could also open a support ticket with One Identity. For the end-users, I gave the training, and it took one or two days at the most.

What about the implementation team?

I deployed it myself.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We checked out a couple of solutions, but I was not a part of the selection process.

What other advice do I have?

It is a very easy solution. In case of any problem, you can contact the distributor or the vendor, and they will help you.

I have worked with physical and virtual appliances. We went for virtual appliances because they are easy for us. We have servers in our company, so we have the space and resources to install them.

I would rate One Identity Safeguard a 10 out of 10. I have used it for some time, and I enjoyed working with it.


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