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The Access Management Bill of Rights

I'm continuously shocked by how poorly the PAM industry has treated customers to date. Shame on CyberArk, Delinea, and all the rest of you for persisting with such predatory models. The business model is "squeeze the blood out of them, then squeeze harder." The deployment model is "you'll never ...

5 Reasons to Level Up From Identity to Dynamic Access Management

Historically, finding an infrastructure access management solution that is secure while still being easy to use has been extremely difficult. Too often, ease of use and complexity end up at odds. StrongDM addresses this challenge–and does so by integrating with your existing identity-based security initiatives. This blog details how StrongDM enables organizations to level up their access management approach to meet the requirements of Dynamic Access Management (DAM), bolster security, and

StrongDM vs. CyberArk: Side-by-Side Comparison

Both StrongDM and CyberArk are privileged access management solutions to provide secure access to backend infrastructure. While there are many similarities between the two solutions, there are also some key differences.

What’s New at StrongDM | August 2023

Spring has sprung and the audits will come. How efficient are you at audit preparation? At StrongDM we reduce the administrative load and help customers get answers to the questions they need to reach regulatory compliance for internal and external audits.

Unlocking Zero Trust: The Kipling Method for Policy Writing

To embark on a successful Zero Trust journey, it's crucial to articulate and implement policies that align seamlessly with your business model. The Kipling Method serves as a guiding light in this endeavor. Let's delve into the six fundamental questions it poses.

Simplifying AWS Access with StrongDM Without Compromising Security Posture

Since Amazon Web Services first announced it in 2011, AWS IAM has evolved to become the gateway to the AWS Cloud. Organizations cannot interact with their cloud resources and its many services without it. Identity, not networking, is the real access boundary.

Privilege Escalation Attack Explained (How to Prevent It)

Identity management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM) are crucial tools for your cybersecurity. But both need to be approached with the best practices that: 1. Keep threats away; 2. Don’t interrupt or ruin customer experiences or production. In this article, we will go over the risks of ...

Cyber Resilience: The Why, the How, and the Way to a Better Framework

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the concept of cyber resilience has taken center stage. This resilience refers to an organization's capacity to not only withstand but thrive in the face of cyber emergencies, such as the escalating menace of cyber attacks. This article delves into the critical importance of cyber resilience, shedding light on the ever-growing challenges and threats faced by organizations today, and how the right framework, like StrongDM, can fortify an

Feature Deep Dive: Access Workflows

Standing Credentials. They’re a problem that seems to persist despite the latest security and access innovations. They’re also one of the main reasons that achieving zero trust is so hard–and enough of a problem that two strategic security initiatives have come to the forefront: Just-in-Time (JIT) access and Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP).

Evolving From Identity-Based Access to Dynamic Access Management (DAM)

This article is your map for taking the work you’ve done with identity and your identity provider (IdP) and using it as your launchpad for access management. Shifting from identity-based access to a more dynamic access approach is necessary for organizations looking to modernize their access management and better protect sensitive resources at scale and in the cloud.

What’s New at StrongDM | July 2023

Spring has sprung and the audits will come. How efficient are you at audit preparation? At StrongDM we reduce the administrative load and help customers get answers to the questions they need to reach regulatory compliance for internal and external audits.

Break Glass Explained: Why You Need It for Privileged Accounts

Identity and access management (IAM) and privileged access management (PAM) are critical security tools for modern organizations. However, they can sometimes bar users from accessing critical systems and services, potentially impacting production, customer experience, and cybersecurity. In urgent cases, a method of bypassing normal security controls to regain access—called “break glass”—is needed. In this post, we’ll walk you through the break-glass process—what it is, why it’s important, and

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CIS Kubernetes Benchmark Implementation Recommendations

What’s New at StrongDM | September 2023

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