Smallstep provides an open-source toolkit for automating certificate management and securing access to sensitive resources through device identity verification. By binding access to company-managed devices, it mitigates security risks associated with unauthorized access to financial data and personal information.
Funding
$26.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Organizations face security risks from unauthorized access to sensitive resources like financial data and personal information due to the difficulty of verifying device identity. Traditional methods of access control do not adequately ensure that only company-managed devices are used to access critical systems.
Solution
Smallstep offers a suite of open-source tools designed to streamline certificate management and enforce device identity verification for secure resource access. By binding access privileges to company-managed devices, Smallstep mitigates the risks associated with unauthorized access. The platform provides the infrastructure, automation, and workflows necessary to securely create and operate a private certificate authority. Smallstep integrates with existing tech stacks, enabling organizations to implement best-practice identity and security measures across various workflows, including enterprise Wi-Fi, privileged access management, and SSH management.
Target Audience
Smallstep targets organizations seeking to enhance their security posture by ensuring that only trusted, company-managed devices can access sensitive resources.
Features
- Automates certificate issuance and renewal for devices
- Binds access control to verified device identities
- Integrates with existing infrastructure via workload and device collections
- Provides a command-line interface (STEP CLI) for configuration and automation
- Offers opinionated playbooks for simplified setup and deployment
- Supports various use cases, including enterprise Wi-Fi, SSH management, and privileged access management