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Keeper PAM: Prevent Cyberattacks & Data Breaches | Rheintec

Written by Linus Espach | Feb 21, 2025 2:23:41 PM

In today's digital landscape, cyberattacks and data breaches are increasingly common. Businesses need robust security solutions to protect privileged accounts and sensitive data. Keeper PAM and Keeper Connection Manager offer comprehensive protection to keep your organization safe.

The Importance of Secure Privileged Access Management

In an era where cyberattacks and data breaches are more frequent than ever, securing privileged access has never been more crucial. Privileged accounts often act as the keys to the kingdom in any organization, and a single compromised credential can lead to devastating consequences. With businesses expanding and the number of passwords and administrative accounts proliferating, the risk of credential sprawl becomes a significant challenge. These credentials often end up in unsecured locations like spreadsheets or emails, making them easy targets for cybercriminals.

Furthermore, compliance pressures from regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS demand stringent access controls, regular password rotation, and clear audit trails. Without a unified solution, visibility issues arise, making it difficult to track who is using which credentials, thus delaying threat detection. Insider threats, whether accidental or intentional, add another layer of risk. Misuse by employees or contractors with privileged access can be catastrophic. Scaling pains also come into play, as manual processes for managing credentials across multiple servers, cloud services, and applications can significantly slow down operations.

Keeper PAM: Centralizing and Securing Privileged Credentials

Keeper Privileged Access Management (PAM) offers a comprehensive solution to these challenges by centralizing, automating, and securing privileged credentials. Keeper PAM ensures that all privileged credentials are stored in an encrypted, zero-knowledge vault, accessible only to authorized users. This secure vault eliminates the risks associated with credential sprawl and provides a centralized location for managing all privileged accounts.

Automated password rotation is another key feature of Keeper PAM, significantly reducing the risk if credentials are ever compromised. This automation ensures that passwords are regularly updated, adhering to compliance requirements and enhancing security. Role-based controls ensure that access is assigned based on job function, allowing users to see only what they need. Detailed audit trails log every action in real-time, simplifying investigations and compliance reporting. With easy integration across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, Keeper PAM provides a unified solution for managing privileged credentials from a single pane of glass.

Enhancing Remote Access Security with Keeper Connection Manager

In addition to securing privileged credentials, Keeper Connection Manager (KCM) provides an extra layer of protection for remote access. KCM is a browser-based gateway that secures remote sessions, such as RDP and SSH, without exposing the actual credentials. This feature is particularly important in today's remote work environment, where secure remote access is critical.

One of the standout benefits of KCM is the use of ephemeral credentials, ensuring that users never see the actual password during remote sessions. This approach minimizes the risk of credential theft. KCM also offers session recording and monitoring, logging all activities to make it easier to detect and respond to anomalies. Granular access controls allow organizations to restrict who can initiate remote sessions and precisely when they can do it, further enhancing security.

Achieving Compliance and Reducing Risks with Keeper Solutions

Keeper PAM and Keeper Connection Manager together provide a robust solution for safeguarding privileged accounts while simplifying remote access. These solutions help organizations stay compliant with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS by centralizing credentials, automating secure processes, and providing full visibility into user activity.

By implementing Keeper's solutions, businesses can cut risks associated with credential sprawl, insider threats, and manual credential management processes. Detailed audit trails and real-time logging make compliance reporting straightforward and efficient. The combination of Keeper PAM and KCM allows organizations to respond rapidly to threats, ensuring minimal overhead and maximum security. Reach out today to learn how Keeper can help fortify your cybersecurity posture and protect your business from cyberattacks and data breaches.