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Apono, BeyondTrust, CyberArk and Delinea Compared
AponoApono's documentation has a section named AGENT PRIVILEGE GUARD.apono.ioBeyondTrustBeyondTrust sells privileged access management and identity security solutions.beyondtrust.comCyberArkCyberArk sold privileged access management software, along with identity governance, workforce password management, secrets management for machine identities, and controls for AI agent identities.cyberark.comDelineaDelinea provides an identity security platform centered on privileged access management, covering credential vaulting, server privilege control, remote access, and access governance for human, machine and AI identities.delinea.com
What it sells
  • Apono Infrastructure GuardGrants just-in-time access to infrastructure resources and revokes it automatically once the task is finished.
  • Apono Privileged CloudExtends zero standing privilege access across cloud platforms using each provider's own permission language and dynamic guardrails.
  • Apono Agent Privilege Guard[3]Scopes an AI agent's privileges to its task and checks the agent's actions against its stated intent.
  • Password Safe[9]Enterprise password management for privileged credentials and secrets.
  • Endpoint Privilege Management[10]Enforces least privilege on endpoints to prevent malware, ransomware, and identity-based attacks.
  • Privileged Access Management[1]Discovers privileged accounts and grants access to administrators and other high-privilege accounts only when needed, in place of always-on standing access.
  • Endpoint Privilege Manager[1][12]Extends privileged access controls to endpoint devices as part of the identity security platform.
  • Identity Governance[1][3][12]Governs the identity lifecycle from initial access through access reviews and final session closeout.
  • Workforce Password Management[1][12]Manages employee passwords and credentials as part of the identity security platform.
  • Secrets Management[1][3][12]Discovers, stores, and governs credentials, secrets, and workload identities used by applications and automated processes.
  • Agentic Identities[1][3][12]Discovers and governs the identities used by AI agents operating across an organization's systems.
  • Secret Server[1]Vaults and manages privileged credentials with enterprise password vaulting and session management.
  • Continuous Identity Discovery[1]Continuously discovers and inventories identities across an enterprise environment.
  • Credential Manager[1]Manages, rotates and protects privileged credentials across hybrid and cloud environments.
  • Fastpath Access Governance[1]Automates access governance, segregation of duties checks and compliance reporting.
  • Privilege Control for Servers[1]Enforces least privilege and application control across Windows and Linux servers.
  • Privileged Remote Access[1]Provides secure remote access for employees and third parties without exposing privileged credentials.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesJohns Creek, United States[3]Petach-Tikva, Israel[4]Not stated on its pages
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages1999[4]Not stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Owned by 1Password since 2026[2][3][7]Owned by Francisco Partners since 2018[2][14][15]Owned by Palo Alto Networks since 2026[1][14]Not stated on its pages
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
  • Northern Trust[5]
  • Healthfirst[6]
  • Carnival Corporation[7]
  • Aflac[8]
  • Webster Bank[9]
Not stated on its pages
Recent news
  • June 15, 20261Password announced its acquisition of Apono, extending its identity security platform to governing access for humans, machines and AI identities.[7]
Not stated on its pages
  • June 2, 2026Palo Alto Networks reported fiscal third quarter 2026 revenue of $3.0 billion, including $388 million from CyberArk and Chronosphere combined.[10]
  • May 12, 2026Palo Alto Networks launched Idira, an identity security platform built on CyberArk's privileged access products, adding new capabilities for existing CyberArk customers.[11]
  • November 4, 2025CyberArk announced an identity security product for AI agent identities that provides privilege controls, visibility and compliance.[13]
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G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: listed, seen October 24, 2026[14]
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
Not written yetFrom its own pages, the company sells mainly to enterprise teams that need to manage privileges across the enterprise. Its pages say its solutions are used to address compliance requirements and to defend against industry-targeted cyberattacks. It lists operational technology security aimed at industrial networks and critical infrastructure. It also lists a solution to support online school without compromising security. The pages say government contractors can use its FedRAMP authorized Privileged Remote Access and Remote Support to align with CMMC requirements.From its own pages, the company speaks to organizations that want to solve identity challenges. Its sections are named Human Identities, Machine Identities and Agentic Identities. A banner on the page speaks of securing autonomous, self-reasoning agents. The page also points to partners through Become a Partner and Find a NextWave Partner.Not written yet
Last verified
September 27, 2026November 2, 2026September 27, 2026November 3, 2026

About Apono

Apono's documentation has a section named AGENT PRIVILEGE GUARD. That section lists Apono Agent Privilege Guard. It also lists Apono Agentic Gateway.

The documentation lists Apono Connector for AWS. It lists Apono Connector for Azure. It lists Apono Connector for GCP. It lists Apono Connector for Kubernetes. It also lists Apono Vault.

The documentation lists a Human Resource Management group of additional integrations.[4]

The documentation describes how to manage a webhook after creating it. It lists the date and time when the webhook was sent. It lists the event trigger. It also lists request and response payloads.[1][4][5][6]

Apono on the record

Sources

Apono full record

  1. [1]apono.ioApono · apono.io · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]1password acquires apono1Password · 1password.com · published June 15, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Troubleshoot a webhook | Documentation and Guides | AponoApono · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Human Resource ManagementApono · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Databases and Data Repositories | Documentation and Guides | AponoApono · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Manage webhooksApono · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]1Password Pioneers Access Governance for Humans, Machines, and AI Agents with Acquisition of AponoBusiness Wire · published June 15, 2026 · Tier A

BeyondTrust full record

  1. [1]OverviewBeyondTrust · beyondtrust.com · published March 23, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Beyondtrust completes transaction with clearlake capital and francisco partnersBeyondTrust · beyondtrust.com · published August 17, 2021 · Tier A
  3. [3]Beyondtrust recognized in the atlanta business chronicles 2021 pacesetters awards for fastest growing companiesBeyondTrust · beyondtrust.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Nhi governance for non human and ai identitiesBeyondTrust · beyondtrust.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Identity Security and Privileged Access Management (PAM) Solutions | BeyondTrustBeyondTrust · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Identity and Access SecurityBeyondTrust · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Pathfinder Platform | BeyondTrustBeyondTrust · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]SaaS | BeyondTrustBeyondTrust · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Enterprise Password Management | Password Safe | BeyondTrustBeyondTrust · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Endpoint Privilege Management | BeyondTrustBeyondTrust · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Align with IT Compliance Mandates | BeyondTrustBeyondTrust · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Industry Solutions | BeyondTrustBeyondTrust · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Operational Technology (OT) Security Solutions | BeyondTrustBeyondTrust · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]BeyondTrust Remote Support Reviews & Product Details - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier C
  15. [15]BeyondTrust Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed October 23, 2026 · Tier C

CyberArk full record

  1. [1]Palo alto networks completes acquisition of cyberark to secure the ai eraPalo Alto Networks · paloaltonetworks.com · published February 11, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]CyberArk is now Idira Frequently Asked QuestionsCyberArk (Idira Team) · community.cyberark.com · published September 21, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]IdiraPalo Alto Networks · paloaltonetworks.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Zk2532806CyberArk Software Ltd. via SEC EDGAR · sec.gov · undated page, accessed May 1, 2025 · Tier A
  5. [5]Northern trustPalo Alto Networks · paloaltonetworks.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]HealthfirstPalo Alto Networks · paloaltonetworks.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Carnival corporationPalo Alto Networks · paloaltonetworks.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]AflacPalo Alto Networks · paloaltonetworks.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Webster bankPalo Alto Networks · paloaltonetworks.com · undated page, accessed October 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Palo alto networks reports fiscal third quarter 2026 financial resultsPalo Alto Networks · paloaltonetworks.com · published June 2, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Palo alto networks introduces idira the next generation identity security platform built for the ai enterprisePalo Alto Networks · paloaltonetworks.com · published May 12, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Idira | The Identity Security Platform - Palo Alto NetworksCyberArk · undated page, accessed October 24, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]CyberArk Introduces First Identity Security Solution Purpose-Built to Protect AI Agents with Privilege ControlsBusiness Wire · published November 4, 2025 · Tier A
  14. [14]Palo Alto Networks (CyberArk) Reviews - GartnerGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed October 24, 2026 · Tier C

Delinea full record

  1. [1]delinea.comDelinea · delinea.com · undated page, accessed November 3, 2026 · Tier A

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