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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might consider using Okta\u00ae<\/sup> and BeyondTrust for privileged access management<\/a> (PAM). The companies had distinct product offerings in different categories until Okta introduced its Advanced Server Access control offering to integrate on-premises assets with its identity and access management (IAM) platform. That brought it into competition with BeyondTrust, which remains one of the recognized leaders in PAM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n PAM products are specialized solutions, and you guessed it, specialization means higher costs. As such, SMEs should have well-defined use cases for PAM. Let\u2019s see how Okta and BeyondTrust stack up against each other and what strategic approach each may take as they go head-to-head. Then, we\u2019ll explore how 探花大神 could be considered as an alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s take a moment for a brief overview of the privileged access management category<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n PAM is a subset of IAM that manages user access to critical server and network infrastructure resources. It\u2019s evolved over time, but its origins are on premises. Many solutions, including BeyondTrust, were born out of the need to extend Microsoft\u00ae<\/sup> Active Directory\u00ae <\/sup>(AD), because AD\u2019s access and entitlement controls didn\u2019t provide the depth of control that many enterprises needed to delegate user access and establish least privilege security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n IT networks were traditionally Windows\u00ae<\/sup>-based and used on-premises or collocated data centers that housed an organization\u2019s servers. These servers ran the organization\u2019s applications and other critical services and required a higher level of security than AD alone. Software makers, including BeyondTrust, capitalized on the opportunity for better security and created PAM solutions to provide an elevated level of authentication and authorization that AD couldn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The technology has since evolved to integrate with web single sign-on (SSO) and meet modern day requirements such as Zero Trust<\/a> security strategies. However, Okta is mostly focused on the broader IAM category with PAM capabilities while BeyondTrust is primarily PAM with some IAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BeyondTrust is more focused on PAM, while Okta is more focused on IAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Okta\u2019s Advanced Server Access<\/a> deploys an SSH key management-like approach focused on enabling secure access to servers, whether they\u2019re hosted in AWS or elsewhere. It also offers Okta Privileged Access as an add-on service with basic PAM functionalities such as privileged session (SSH and RDP) monitoring and auditing. Okta is mainly focused on providing secure access to applications and web services through single sign-on. In that respect, Okta offers more integrations with third-party applications on the web than BeyondTrust. Its platform provides MFA, user provisioning, and lifecycle management. However, it has no unified endpoint management (UEM) to protect identities by establishing devices as a secure gateway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BeyondTrust offers some IAM features, but its main focus is on PAM. Its solutions are more mature and have more granular control to secure privileged accounts, credentials, and remote access on premises and as a cloud privilege broker. BeyondTrust\u2019s objective is to protect critical systems by reducing the risk of insider threats and enabling secure remote administration. It uses environmental scanning to inventory systems and focuses on securing the assets. BeyondTrust provides extensive integration capabilities through APIs, plugins, and connectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bottom line: Okta isn\u2019t a dedicated PAM solution and doesn\u2019t establish a secure baseline for devices. BeyondTrust is a dedicated point solution for your server infrastructure and endpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Okta\u2019s Advanced Server Access cost matches or exceeds its IAM subscriptions, and BeyondTrust is used by large enterprises with non-transparent per customer pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BeyondTrust doesn\u2019t publish its pricing; however, a recent G2 review<\/a> stated that pricing is \u201chigher than most\u201d in the PAM category. Keep in mind that there are instructure components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These components must all be configured, patched, and supported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SMEs that are using Active Directory may end up using Okta for web application SSO and BeyondTrust for controlling access to servers. But, there\u2019s a caveat: using \u201cbest-of-breed\u201d point solutions may benefit large organizations, but will be cost prohibitive for an SME. Organizations that require an asset-focused approach to credential management may consider using BeyondTrust with a different Identity Provider (IdP) for a more holistic approach to IAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many IT organizations are interested in making the shift to a cloud identity management solution that effectively eliminates on-prem solutions such as Active Directory, and subsequently, combines a number of different categories together. Ideally, an all-inclusive identity management solution would combine IAM, privileged access management, and UEM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 探花大神 is an open directory platform with centralized IAM and unified endpoint management, regardless of the underlying authentication method or device ecosystem. 探花大神 authenticates users whether they use biometrics, digital certificates, passwords, or SSH keys. The platform provides secure, frictionless access to resources. 探花大神 ensures that every resource has a \u201cbest way\u201d to connect to it. Let\u2019s explore its features in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 探花大神 provides EMM<\/a>\/MDM<\/a> and agent-based deployments for UEM. MDM enforces tamper-proof security policies and configurations to demonstrate and comply with organization compliance requirements. Policies can be applied to endpoints and groups using templates. Agents offer additional telemetry through 探花大神\u2019s System Insights<\/a> and pre-built reporting. 探花大神 supports Android, Apple devices from iOS to macOS, Linux, and Windows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other device management features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Onboarding can be challenging with other platforms. 探花大神 solves that problem by integrating with popular HR systems and other IdPs including Okta, Google, and Microsoft. Memberships and entitlements are automated (or suggested) through dynamic groups<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The open directory platform takes a combined approach to PAM<\/a> and IAM by converging directory services, privileged account management, directory extensions, web app SSO, and MFA into one optimized SaaS-based solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 探花大神 focuses on treating identities as your perimeter to simplify how you implement and manage PAM. It combines IAM with PAM features with UEM, includes mature lifecycle management and other essential IT management tools such as patching to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and assurance. These features are priced to be affordable for SMEs that may not otherwise have the resources to deploy holistic IAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unifying cross-domain identity and device management with 探花大神 will enable you to reduce costs, improve operational efficiencies, strengthen cybersecurity, support workplace and identity transformation, and reduce the pressure on your IT admins and security teams. You can explore 探花大神\u2019s IAM and PAM solutions for free<\/a> for the first 10 users and devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the Need for PAM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Similarities Between BeyondTrust and Okta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Differences between BeyondTrust and Okta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pricing of BeyondTrust and Okta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Pricing Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Integration Between BeyondTrust and Okta<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why 探花大神 Is a Better Solution Overall for IAM and PAM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Overview of 探花大神’s Features and Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Frictionless Access Control<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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IAM and PAM Features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Unified Endpoint Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Comparison with BeyondTrust and Okta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Why 探花大神 Is a More Holistic Solution for IAM and PAM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Streamline IAM, PAM, and More with 探花大神<\/h2>\n\n\n\n