What is StrongDM?
StrongDM delivers a comprehensive Zero Trust Privileged Access Management solution designed to secure access to critical infrastructure resources. The platform enforces adaptive policies and authorization continuously at runtime, not just at login, providing real-time control over user actions across databases, servers, Kubernetes clusters, and cloud services.
Built on an Identity Firewall foundation, StrongDM eliminates credential theft risks by replacing standing privileges with ephemeral credentials and just-in-time access. The solution layers on top of existing infrastructure without requiring migration or code changes, enabling deployment in hours rather than months while maintaining full session visibility and audit-ready compliance across the entire technology stack.
Features
- Policy Engine: Centralized Cedar-based policy engine continuously evaluates user, device, resource, and risk context to authorize access at runtime
- Continuous Authorization: Enforces policy and access continuously, not just at login, adapting in real time as conditions change
- Total Session Visibility: Captures and monitors every session across users, machines, and agents in one unified view
- Instant Deployment: Layers on top of existing stack with no migration or code changes required
- Frustration-free Access: Zero Trust control that integrates cleanly into existing workflows without slowing down operations
Use Cases
- Securing database access across enterprise environments
- Implementing Zero Trust security for Kubernetes clusters
- Managing privileged access to cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Controlling access to on-premises servers and network devices
- Streamlining compliance with regulatory requirements (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS)
- Eliminating credential theft and reducing lateral movement risks
- Providing just-in-time access for developers and operators
- Centralizing access management across hybrid infrastructure
FAQs
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What types of infrastructure does StrongDM support?
StrongDM supports databases, servers (Windows, Unix, Linux), containers/Kubernetes, cloud services, network devices, and SaaS applications with support for 100+ protocols. -
How does StrongDM handle credential management?
StrongDM eliminates credential theft by using ephemeral credentials and just-in-time access instead of standing privileges, integrating with cloud vaults and legacy vault systems. -
What compliance standards does StrongDM help with?
StrongDM assists with SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and other regulatory compliance requirements through comprehensive access controls and audit capabilities. -
How quickly can StrongDM be deployed?
StrongDM can be deployed in hours without requiring migration or code changes, as it layers on top of existing infrastructure stacks.
