StrongDM provides a zero-trust access control platform that enables technical users to manage privileged access to databases, servers, and applications through a single control plane. This solution enhances security by enforcing fine-grained access policies and offering complete visibility into access events, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access and simplifying compliance.
Funding
$116.2M 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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Product
Problem
Organizations struggle to manage and secure privileged access to diverse infrastructure like databases, servers, and applications, leading to security vulnerabilities and compliance challenges. Legacy Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions often lack visibility, are difficult to manage, and can hinder user productivity, leading to circumvention of security controls.
Solution
StrongDM provides a zero-trust privileged access management platform that simplifies and secures access to critical infrastructure. The platform offers a single control plane for managing access to databases, servers, and applications, enforcing fine-grained access policies based on identity and context. StrongDM integrates with existing identity providers and infrastructure components, providing complete visibility and audit trails of all access events. By implementing just-in-time access workflows and continuous authorization, StrongDM reduces the attack surface and improves security posture without impacting user productivity. The platform's policy engine allows for granular control over who gets access to what and when, ensuring the right people have the right access at the right time.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes DevOps teams, security engineers, and IT administrators responsible for managing privileged access to critical infrastructure in organizations of all sizes.
Features
- Centralized access control for databases, servers, Kubernetes clusters, and internal applications
- Fine-grained access policies based on user identity, role, and context
- Just-in-time access workflows that grant temporary access based on need
- Integration with existing identity providers (e.g., Okta, Azure AD) for seamless authentication
- Comprehensive audit logging and reporting for compliance and security monitoring
- Frustration-free access designed for simplicity, enabling users to securely access resources without hindering productivity
- Cedar-based policy engine for creating and enforcing fine-grained access controls
- Ability to integrate with existing vaults and secret stores without requiring recoding of applications or moving secrets