Ping Identity
Ping Identity offers a portfolio covering authentication, access policy or identity lifecycle administration. The entries in this catalog include PingAccess, PingFederate, PingID and PingOne. PingAccess focuses on application access control and policy enforcement. PingFederate focuses on federated authentication and single sign-on. PingID focuses on multifactor authentication and login protection. When reviewing Ping Identity, compare the named products individually: a platform family, a specific module and a managed service can have different scopes and purchasing requirements. Selection should account for supported identity providers, application connectors, access-policy design and the account lifecycle workflow. Portfolio detail - PingAccess: the catalog lists Single sign-on, Federated authentication, Directory integration. - PingFederate: the catalog lists Single sign-on, Adaptive authentication, Identity lifecycle management. - PingID: the catalog lists Multifactor authentication methods, Application authentication integration, Authentication policy administration. - PingOne: the catalog lists Identity lifecycle management, Directory integration. For procurement, map each required capability to a named offering and confirm the edition, dependencies and delivery responsibility with the vendor. Product-level entries below provide the operational context and evaluation questions for that comparison.
Documented Software Products (4)
PingAccess
PingAccess from Ping Identity focuses on application access control and policy enforcement. It is identity and access management technology used for authentication, access policy or identity lifecycle administration. Capabilities - Single sign-on: Centralizes application authentication so users can access assigned services through a consistent sign-in process. - Federated authentication: Supports connecting application authentication to external identity providers or federation protocols. - Directory integration: Connects identity administration or authentication with directory systems named in the documentation. - Device posture assessment: Brings device condition into identity or access decisions. Use and operational context PingAccess is relevant to identity teams connecting users and applications when the requirement centers on authentication, access policy or identity lifecycle administration. Scope the evaluation around the functions listed above and the assets or workflows that need coverage. A useful trial should use representative business conditions so the team can assess the quality of the results and the effort needed to act on them. Deployment and evaluation Before adoption, review supported identity providers, application connectors, access-policy design and the account lifecycle workflow. Assign an owner for administration, document required permissions and identify how the product or service will fit the existing operating process. Buyer questions - What is the main purpose? PingAccess focuses on authentication, access policy or identity lifecycle administration. - What should a proof of concept establish? Test the listed capabilities against representative assets and workflows, record useful results and unresolved gaps, and confirm who handles follow-up work. - What should be confirmed before purchase? Ask the vendor which edition or service scope includes the required features, which dependencies must be configured and what licensing or contract terms apply. Pricing has not been verified for this catalog.
PingFederate
PingFederate from Ping Identity focuses on federated authentication and single sign-on. It is identity and access management technology used for authentication, access policy or identity lifecycle administration. Capabilities - Single sign-on: Centralizes application authentication so users can access assigned services through a consistent sign-in process. - Adaptive authentication: Uses contextual signals to change the authentication requirements for a login attempt. - Identity lifecycle management: Supports managing identity access as people join, change roles or leave an organization. - Federated authentication: Supports connecting application authentication to external identity providers or federation protocols. - Directory integration: Connects identity administration or authentication with directory systems named in the documentation. Use and operational context PingFederate is relevant to identity teams connecting users and applications when the requirement centers on authentication, access policy or identity lifecycle administration. Scope the evaluation around the functions listed above and the assets or workflows that need coverage. A useful trial should use representative business conditions so the team can assess the quality of the results and the effort needed to act on them. Deployment and evaluation Deployment: Cloud service / SaaS. Before adoption, review supported identity providers, application connectors, access-policy design and the account lifecycle workflow. Assign an owner for administration, document required permissions and identify how the product or service will fit the existing operating process. Buyer questions - What is the main purpose? PingFederate focuses on authentication, access policy or identity lifecycle administration. - What should a proof of concept establish? Test the listed capabilities against representative assets and workflows, record useful results and unresolved gaps, and confirm who handles follow-up work. - What should be confirmed before purchase? Ask the vendor which edition or service scope includes the required features, which dependencies must be configured and what licensing or contract terms apply. Pricing has not been verified for this catalog.
PingID
PingID from Ping Identity focuses on multifactor authentication and login protection. It is identity and access management technology used for authentication, access policy or identity lifecycle administration. Capabilities - Multifactor authentication methods: Supplies the additional authentication methods documented for PingID. - Application authentication integration: Connects supported authentication requests with the PingID verification workflow. - Authentication policy administration: Provides the documented controls for administering the authentication experience. - Multifactor authentication: Adds another authentication factor to reduce dependence on passwords alone. Use and operational context PingID is relevant to identity teams connecting users and applications when the requirement centers on authentication, access policy or identity lifecycle administration. Scope the evaluation around the functions listed above and the assets or workflows that need coverage. A useful trial should use representative business conditions so the team can assess the quality of the results and the effort needed to act on them. Deployment and evaluation Before adoption, review supported identity providers, application connectors, access-policy design and the account lifecycle workflow. Assign an owner for administration, document required permissions and identify how the product or service will fit the existing operating process. Buyer questions - What is the main purpose? PingID focuses on authentication, access policy or identity lifecycle administration. - What should a proof of concept establish? Test the listed capabilities against representative assets and workflows, record useful results and unresolved gaps, and confirm who handles follow-up work. - What should be confirmed before purchase? Ask the vendor which edition or service scope includes the required features, which dependencies must be configured and what licensing or contract terms apply. Pricing has not been verified for this catalog.
PingOne
PingOne from Ping Identity focuses on cloud identity management and access control. It is identity and access management technology used for authentication, access policy or identity lifecycle administration. Capabilities - Identity lifecycle management: Supports managing identity access as people join, change roles or leave an organization. - Directory integration: Connects identity administration or authentication with directory systems named in the documentation. Use and operational context PingOne is a cloud identity platform entry whose functions depend on the selected services. Map the required authentication and access workflows to the proposed package, including application onboarding and the administrative responsibilities for policies and user changes. Deployment and evaluation Before adoption, review supported identity providers, application connectors, access-policy design and the account lifecycle workflow. Assign an owner for administration, document required permissions and identify how the product or service will fit the existing operating process. Buyer questions - What is the main purpose? PingOne focuses on authentication, access policy or identity lifecycle administration. - What should a proof of concept establish? Test the listed capabilities against representative assets and workflows, record useful results and unresolved gaps, and confirm who handles follow-up work. - What should be confirmed before purchase? Ask the vendor which edition or service scope includes the required features, which dependencies must be configured and what licensing or contract terms apply. Pricing has not been verified for this catalog.