Keeper Security, the globally renowned provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge cyber security software, has announced the launch of Keeper Connection Manager (KCM), a remote-access gateway that provides DevOps and IT teams with simple and highly secure access to RDP, SSH, VNC, MySQL and Kubernetes endpoints, through any web browser.
Keeper Connection Manager (KCM)
Keeper Connection Manager significantly enhances security, by enabling organisations to adopt zero-trust remote access to IT infrastructure, with no need for client or agent software, with features such as least-privilege access, role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
KCM software represents the evolution of the former Glyptodon Enterprise platform
KCM software represents the evolution of the former Glyptodon Enterprise platform, which Keeper Security began integrating into its platform, after acquiring Glyptodon, earlier this year.
Zero-trust remote access for enterprises
Darren Guccione, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of Keeper Security, said “In today’s highly distributed world, organisations need a secure, reliable and simple way for their teams to remotely connect to servers in the Cloud, applications behind the firewall or desktop applications.”
He adds, “Keeper Connection Manager hardens security, by making it possible for organisations to adopt zero-trust remote access for their distributed workforces, giving the organisation granular visibility and control across all designated endpoints.”
New product enhances the Keeper Security portfolio
The new product enhances the Keeper Security portfolio, by supporting multiple use cases, including:
- Remote Infrastructure Access for IT teams connecting to databases, SSH and Kuberenetes (container deployments) nodes.
- Privileged Access Management (PAM) with session recording and auditability.
- Virtual Private Network (VPN) replacement with zero-trust access to systems, following least-privilege principles.
- Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) for distributed workforces that need to use centralised applications and data.
Privileged Access Management
The addition of Keeper Connection Manager to the Keeper cyber security platform – which also includes Keeper Enterprise Password Manager (EPM) and Keeper Secrets Manager (KSM) – provides organisations with modern Privileged Access Management, in order to protect every user on every device, enterprise-wide.
Keeper Connection Manager (KCM) is integrated with the Keeper Vault
Keeper Connection Manager (KCM) is integrated with the Keeper Vault, enabling passwordless access to remote infrastructure. Users can be authenticated using multiple factors, including FIDO 2 hardware keys and biometrics. Credentials are centrally managed under Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) policies, are never exposed and are protected with a zero-knowledge security architecture.
Easy and fast connection to remote system
Connecting to a remote system takes only one click and one second, as the credentials (i.e. SSH keys) are securely provisioned by the Keeper Vault. The user experiences a privileged remote connection that is lightning fast and responsive - yet protected with zero-trust security. Even better, no VPNs or agents are required.
Craig Lurey, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-Founder of Keeper Security, said “In today’s modern digital organisations, there is no such thing as a ‘network perimeter.’ Workforces are distributed and data environments are scattered across multiple private and public clouds.”
Enhanced cyber security platform
He adds, “The integration of Keeper Connection Manager further elevates the cyber security platform, to cover every user in the organisation, on every device they use, as well as every website, application and system they access, wherever they’re working from.”