One Identity Safeguard
Enterprise PAM from Quest Software, hardened appliance deployment
ToolPrivileged Access ManagementCloudSelf-hosted
Pricing: Contact sales
Updated April 2026.
What is One Identity Safeguard?
One Identity Safeguard is an enterprise PAM suite covering privileged password management, privileged session management, and behavior analytics. Part of One Identity (owned by Quest Software, which also owns OneLogin), Safeguard ships as hardened appliances or virtual appliances, and is frequently chosen by organizations that prefer a hardware-based root of trust for their privileged vault.
Best for: Regulated enterprises wanting an appliance-based PAM tied into broader IGA
Pros
- ✓ Hardened appliance architecture reduces attack surface
- ✓ Deep integration with broader One Identity IGA suite
- ✓ Strong session analytics and replay capabilities
- ✓ FIPS-validated for government and regulated industries
Cons
- ✗ Appliance model is expensive and less flexible than pure SaaS
- ✗ Smaller community and partner ecosystem than CyberArk
- ✗ Integration coverage lags CyberArk in legacy enterprise systems
- ✗ Product roadmap clarity has been a challenge post-acquisition
Key Features
→Privileged credential vault with automatic rotation
→Session recording with full video capture
→Behavior analytics for anomaly detection
→Hardened appliance with dedicated security hardware
→Starling Connect for SaaS credential integration
→Privileged analytics with risk scoring
→Kubernetes and cloud secrets support
→One Identity Manager integration for IGA workflows
→RemoteAccess module for vendor privileged access
→FIPS 140-2 validated
What People Are Saying
Real discussions and resources from the community.
Quick Info
| Pricing | Contact sales |
| Model | Enterprise (contact sales) |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Cloud | Yes |
| Self-Hosted | Yes |
Last updated: Apr 23, 2026
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Certifications
SOC 2 Type 2ISO 27001FIPS 140-2Common Criteria