CyberArk (Idira)
Privileged access management platform that vaults admin credentials and isolates and records sensitive sessions.
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CyberArk (Idira) has been acquired. Now part of Palo Alto Networks and being rebranded as the Idira identity security platform, according to cyberark.com.
About CyberArk (Idira)
CyberArk is one of the best-known privileged access management (PAM) platforms. It stores admin, root and service-account credentials in an encrypted vault, rotates them automatically, and brokers privileged sessions so they can be isolated, recorded and audited. Newer modules add just-in-time cloud access to AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Kubernetes, endpoint privilege controls that remove local admin rights, machine identity and secrets management for DevOps pipelines, and controls for AI agents. CyberArk is now part of Palo Alto Networks and the platform is being rebranded as Idira; existing customers keep using the same platform. It is aimed at large enterprises and regulated industries, is sold through sales-led contracts with no public price list, and comes as SaaS or as a self-hosted deployment. Expect a substantial rollout project: its depth is the main reason to pick it and the main reason smaller teams look at Delinea or Keeper instead.
Best for: Large enterprises and regulated firms that need deep privileged access controls and audit trails.
Pros and cons
What works
- Very deep PAM: vaulting, rotation, session isolation and recording
- Just-in-time access to major clouds and Kubernetes
- Covers machine identities, secrets and AI agents too
- Available as SaaS or self-hosted
Why people leave
- No public pricing; sales-led enterprise contracts
- Rollouts are complex and often need professional services
- Brand and roadmap are shifting after the Palo Alto Networks acquisition
Top CyberArk (Idira) alternatives
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Microsoft Entra ID50.0Includes Privileged Identity Management for just-in-time admin roles in Microsoft-centric shops.
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HashiCorp Vault48.9Developer-focused secrets manager with dynamic credentials, if machine secrets are the main need.
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CyberArk (Idira): common questions
Is CyberArk (Idira) free?
No, CyberArk (Idira) is a paid product.
Is CyberArk (Idira) open source?
No, CyberArk (Idira) is not open source.
What platforms does CyberArk (Idira) run on?
CyberArk (Idira) is available for Web and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to CyberArk (Idira)?
The highest-ranked CyberArk (Idira) alternatives right now are Microsoft Entra ID and HashiCorp Vault. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.