WatchGuard AuthPoint vs. Ping Identity

WatchGuard AuthPoint protects workforce logins to desktops, VPNs, and cloud applications, from Windows and macOS sign-in to Microsoft 365 and third-party SaaS. It runs on WatchGuard Cloud, the same console that manages WatchGuard network and endpoint security. An MSP or an IT team can cover identity without adding another vendor to the stack. When MFA alone is not enough Day-to-day authentication runs through the AuthPoint mobile app, with push, QR code, or one-time password. QR and OTP work when the device has no network connection.

The Ping Identity Platform is a comprehensive control plane that secures digital interactions across customers, workforce, partners, and AI agents. Trusted by a proven install base of the world’s largest enterprises, the platform guarantees high stability, resiliency, and uptime. It combines Core IdP Services with Universal Services to cover the entire identity lifecycle: Manage (lifecycle, relationship, and directory data), Access (SSO, MFA, passwordless, authorization, and JIT privileged access), Govern (access requests, reviews, and segregation of duties), Identify (verifiable credentials,