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One Identity launches SaaS solution to simplify privileged access management
One Identity , a provider in unified identity security , announced the general availability of One Identity Cloud PAM Essentials . This innovative SaaS-based solution will simplify privileged access management , PAM across the enterprise , with a specific focus on cloud applications and infrastructure .
The surge in cloud migration , coupled with the expansion of the attack surface and the growing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks , underscores the critical need for effective PAM solutions . By tightly controlling and auditing access to privileged accounts , PAM plays a pivotal role in bolstering an organisation ’ s security posture and mitigating identity-based attacks .
Mark Logan , CEO of One Identity , emphasized the distinct advantage of PAM Essentials : “ Unlike existing solutions in the market that often entail long and costly deployments , PAM Essentials can be up and running in minutes , without the need
Mark Logan , CEO One Identity of additional infrastructure investments . This solution can save customers thousands of dollars on implementations , making sophisticated PAM security attainable for even the smallest of organisations .”
Small and mid-sized businesses , which often grapple with limited IT resources , stand to benefit significantly from this solution . According to KuppingerCole , 78 % of them view comprehensive PAM solutions as integral to their cybersecurity strategy .
“ The market has been in dire need of a cloud-based solution for Privileged Access Management that is easy to deploy and suitable for small and mid-sized businesses ,” said Paul Cameron , Chief Revenue Officer at Intragen .
“ Many companies are struggling with audit failures and the inability to obtain cyber insurance due to insufficient control over administrator access users . PAM Essentials goes beyond a traditional onpremises solution , it aids in compliance and
Paul Cameron , Chief Revenue Officer , Intragen industry-specific standards , a crucial step in meeting cyber insurance requirements .”
With its exceptional time-to-value and streamlined management interface , PAM Essentials empowers security teams with robust controls , ensuring only authorised individuals can gain access to sensitive systems and data . The solution provides full visibility into user activities , facilitating proactive risk management through an intuitive user interface .
In light of the SEC ’ s new disclosure requirements and increasingly stringent cyber insurance requirements , PAM Essentials equips businesses to adapt seamlessly .
Key features of PAM Essentials include :
• Cloud-native PAM functionality : Remote and hybrid security teams can access cloud applications and resources with ease .
• Sessions-based privileged access : User sessions are monitored , controlled and recorded with remote access via SSH and RDP .
• Privileged session recording : Structured audit logs , protocol proxy session recordings and isolation of user sessions create a strong forensic trail tracking potential threats .
• Secured credentials management : Central orchestration of auto-login , timely rotation of passwords and vaulting of local server account passwords reduce the risk of unauthorised access .
• Secure tunnel technology : Eliminates the complexities of traditional network access solutions – with no VPN needed – by being built on zero-trust architecture .
• Native integration with OneLogin : Extended unified access management via centrally managed PAM Essentials is enabled for OneLogin customers .
• Flexible : Users can quickly and effectively integrate existing directories and authentication controls .
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