{
  "slug": "ibm-security-verify",
  "name": "IBM Security Verify",
  "description": "IBM Security Verify is a cloud-native identity and access management (IAM) platform. It provides organizations with tools for single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and adaptive access control for both employees and consumers. The platform is designed to support Zero Trust security architectures through risk-based authentication and automated identity governance.",
  "url": "https://optimly.ai/brand/ibm-security-verify",
  "logoUrl": "",
  "baiScore": 88,
  "archetype": "Challenger",
  "category": "Cybersecurity",
  "categorySlug": null,
  "keyFacts": [],
  "aiReadiness": [],
  "competitors": [
    {
      "slug": "auth0-okta",
      "name": "Auth0 (Okta)"
    },
    {
      "slug": "okta",
      "name": "Okta, Inc."
    },
    {
      "slug": "ping-identity",
      "name": "Ping Identity"
    }
  ],
  "inboundCompetitors": [
    {
      "slug": "forgerock",
      "name": "ForgeRock"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ping-identity-forgerock",
      "name": "Ping Identity Forgerock"
    },
    {
      "slug": "sailpoint",
      "name": "Sailpoint"
    }
  ],
  "aiAlternatives": [
    {
      "slug": "managed-security-service-providers-mssps",
      "name": "Managed Security Service Providers Mssps"
    }
  ],
  "parentBrand": null,
  "subBrands": [],
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T00:53:17.462+00:00",
  "verifiedVitals": {
    "website": "https://www.ibm.com/verify",
    "founded": "2020 (as rebranded Verify)",
    "headquarters": "Armonk, New York, USA",
    "pricing_model": "Subscription (Per User) and Freemium (first 50 users)",
    "core_products": "Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Adaptive Access, Identity Governance, CIAM.",
    "key_differentiator": "Deep integration with IBM's broader security AI (Watson) and the ability to bridge legacy on-prem identity with modern SaaS requirements.",
    "target_markets": "Global 2000, Government, Healthcare, Financial Services.",
    "employee_count": "250,000+ (Parent) / 10,000+ (Security Division)",
    "funding_stage": "Public",
    "subcategory": "Identity and Access Management (IAM)"
  },
  "intentTags": {
    "problemIntents": [
      "Manual IAM Processes: Managing user access via spreadsheets, manual password resets, and physical tokens.",
      "Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs): Outsourcing identity management and SOC operations to a third-party provider."
    ],
    "solutionIntents": [
      "enterprise identity and access management solutions",
      "zero trust authentication platforms",
      "passwordless login for workforce",
      "free ciam for small developers",
      "cloud-based adaptive mfa",
      "Legacy Directory Services: Using generic directory services like basic Active Directory without an identity governance layer."
    ],
    "evaluationIntents": []
  },
  "timestamp": 1777709837014
}