BastionZero is a cloud-native service that provides secure, passwordless access to critical infrastructure resources such as servers, Kubernetes clusters, databases, and web servers. By integrating with your Identity Provider (IdP and implementing a zero trust security model, BastionZero ensures that every access request is authenticated through Single Sign-On (SSO and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA, eliminating the need for long-lived credentials. This approach enhances security by reducing the risk of credential compromise and simplifies access management across diverse environments.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Passwordless Access: Utilizes cryptographic techniques to provide ephemeral, password-free authentication, eliminating the need to manage and distribute credentials.
- Zero Trust Security Model: Enforces strict access controls by requiring authentication for every access request, ensuring that no single entity has privileged access to your infrastructure.
- Multi-Cloud and On-Premises Support: Offers cloud-agnostic remote access, allowing seamless integration across various cloud providers and on-premises environments.
- Comprehensive Audit Logging: Records all access and actions, including session recordings and individual commands, providing full visibility and compliance support.
- Simplified User Management: Integrates with existing IdPs to streamline user onboarding and offboarding, reducing administrative overhead.
Primary Value and Problem Solved:
BastionZero addresses the challenges associated with traditional infrastructure access methods, such as VPNs and SSH keys, which often involve complex credential management and pose security risks due to long-lived credentials. By implementing a zero trust model with passwordless authentication, BastionZero enhances security, reduces the attack surface, and simplifies access management. This ensures that only authorized users can access critical infrastructure resources, thereby protecting sensitive systems from unauthorized access and potential breaches.