StrongDM vs. BastionZero

The landscape of access and access management has evolved into a more intricate and often frustrating challenge. strongDM reimagines access by focusing on the individuals who require it, resulting in a solution that is not only user-friendly but also maintains rigorous security and compliance standards. This innovative approach is referred to as People-First Access. Users benefit from quick, straightforward, and traceable access to essential resources, while administrators enjoy enhanced control that reduces the risk of unauthorized and excessive permissions. Additionally, teams in IT, Security, DevOps, and Compliance can effortlessly track activities with detailed audit logs answering critical questions about actions taken, locations, and timings. The system integrates seamlessly and securely across various environments and protocols, complemented by reliable 24/7 customer support to ensure optimal functionality. This comprehensive approach guarantees both efficiency and security in managing access.

Infrastructure teams encounter various obstacles, including unwieldy VPNs, personalized bastion hosts, over-privileged certificate authorities, and enduring credentials that can lead to serious security vulnerabilities. Nonetheless, these teams have the capability to establish, monitor, and safeguard precise access controls for their infrastructure assets across both cloud-based and on-premises settings. By utilizing a centralized platform for accessing all targets—such as servers, containers, clusters, databases, and web servers—organizations can simplify the management of an ever-growing variety of systems. Adopting a zero-trust access model allows for the protection of targets behind a Single Sign-On (SSO) system while further enhancing security through a distinct Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) mechanism. Say goodbye to the complexities of password management by leveraging policies that determine which users can access specific resources based on their roles or accounts. In addition, it is crucial to monitor the exact commands executed by users on any target linked to their respective roles or accounts, facilitated by BastionZero’s extensive access logs, command logs, and session recordings, thereby ensuring both security and accountability in infrastructure management. This methodology not only fortifies security but also improves operational efficiency for infrastructure teams, facilitating a more streamlined and secure workflow. Ultimately, adopting such advanced strategies can significantly enhance the overall resilience of an organization’s infrastructure.