CyberArk Helps Modernize Identity and Access Management for Linux Machines With New Identity Bridge Capability
CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR) has announced Identity Bridge, a new endpoint identity security capability designed to modernize authentication for Linux machines. This solution enables organizations to use centralized accounts for Linux system authentication, reducing dependency on traditional methods.
The new capability addresses key challenges in Linux identity management by offering integration with both Active Directory and modern cloud Identity Providers, while supporting phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication and passwordless capabilities. Identity Bridge provides three main benefits: accelerated IAM modernization, simplified identity management, and seamless integration with CyberArk Secure Infrastructure Access.
The solution works with CyberArk's privileged access management tools to enable continuous authentication and Just-In-Time access, allowing customers to implement centralized authentication and least privilege policies through a single agent and management console.
CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR) ha annunciato Identity Bridge, una nuova funzionalità di sicurezza per l'identità degli endpoint progettata per modernizzare l'autenticazione sui sistemi Linux. Questa soluzione consente alle organizzazioni di utilizzare account centralizzati per l'autenticazione dei sistemi Linux, riducendo la dipendenza dai metodi tradizionali.
La nuova funzionalità affronta le principali sfide nella gestione delle identità su Linux offrendo integrazione sia con Active Directory che con moderni fornitori di identità cloud, supportando al contempo l'autenticazione multi-fattore resistente al phishing e capacità senza password. Identity Bridge fornisce tre principali vantaggi: modernizzazione accelerata dell'IAM, semplificazione della gestione delle identità e integrazione fluida con CyberArk Secure Infrastructure Access.
La soluzione funziona con gli strumenti di gestione degli accessi privilegiati di CyberArk per abilitare l'autenticazione continua e l'accesso Just-In-Time, consentendo ai clienti di implementare l'autenticazione centralizzata e politiche di minimo privilegio attraverso un singolo agente e console di gestione.
CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR) ha anunciado Identity Bridge, una nueva capacidad de seguridad de identidad para endpoints diseñada para modernizar la autenticación en máquinas Linux. Esta solución permite a las organizaciones utilizar cuentas centralizadas para la autenticación del sistema Linux, reduciendo la dependencia de métodos tradicionales.
La nueva capacidad aborda desafíos clave en la gestión de identidad en Linux ofreciendo integración tanto con Active Directory como con proveedores modernos de identidad en la nube, al tiempo que admite una autenticación multifactor resistente al phishing y capacidades sin contraseña. Identity Bridge proporciona tres beneficios principales: modernización acelerada del IAM, gestión de identidades simplificada y una integración perfecta con CyberArk Secure Infrastructure Access.
La solución funciona con las herramientas de gestión de acceso privilegiado de CyberArk para permitir la autenticación continua y el acceso Just-In-Time, permitiendo a los clientes implementar la autenticación centralizada y políticas de menor privilegio a través de un solo agente y consola de gestión.
CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR)는 리눅스 시스템 인증을 현대화하기 위해 설계된 새로운 엔드포인트 아이덴티티 보안 기능인 Identity Bridge를 발표했습니다. 이 솔루션은 조직이 리눅스 시스템 인증을 위해 중앙화된 계정을 사용할 수 있게 하여 전통적인 방법에 대한 의존도를 줄입니다.
이 새로운 기능은 Active Directory 및 현대 클라우드 아이덴티티 공급자와의 통합을 제공하여 리눅스 아이덴티티 관리의 주요 문제를 해결하며, 피싱 저항성을 갖춘 다단계 인증과 비밀번호 없는 기능을 지원합니다. Identity Bridge는 세 가지 주요 이점을 제공합니다: IAM 현대화를 가속화하고, 아이덴티티 관리를 단순화하며, CyberArk Secure Infrastructure Access와의 원활한 통합을 이룹니다.
이 솔루션은 CyberArk의 특권 액세스 관리 도구와 함께 작동하여 지속적인 인증 및 Just-In-Time 액세스를 가능하게 하며, 고객이 단일 에이전트 및 관리 콘솔을 통해 중앙 인증 및 최소 권한 정책을 구현할 수 있도록 합니다.
CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR) a annoncé Identity Bridge, une nouvelle fonctionnalité de sécurité des identités des points de terminaison conçue pour moderniser l'authentification des machines Linux. Cette solution permet aux organisations d'utiliser des comptes centralisés pour l'authentification des systèmes Linux, réduisant ainsi la dépendance aux méthodes traditionnelles.
La nouvelle fonctionnalité répond aux défis clés de la gestion des identités sous Linux en offrant une intégration avec Active Directory ainsi que des fournisseurs d'identités cloud modernes, tout en prenant en charge l'authentification multi-facteurs résistante au phishing et les capacités sans mot de passe. Identity Bridge propose trois principaux avantages : la modernisation accélérée de l'IAM, la simplification de la gestion des identités et une intégration fluide avec CyberArk Secure Infrastructure Access.
La solution fonctionne avec les outils de gestion des accès privilégiés de CyberArk pour permettre une authentification continue et un accès Just-In-Time, permettant ainsi aux clients de mettre en œuvre une authentification centralisée et des politiques de moindre privilège via un seul agent et une console de gestion.
CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR) hat Identity Bridge angekündigt, eine neue Funktion zur Sicherheit von Endgeräte-Identitäten, die entwickelt wurde, um die Authentifizierung für Linux-Maschinen zu modernisieren. Diese Lösung ermöglicht es Organisationen, zentralisierte Konten für die Authentifizierung von Linux-Systemen zu nutzen, wodurch die Abhängigkeit von traditionellen Methoden verringert wird.
Die neue Funktion geht auf zentrale Herausforderungen im Identitätsmanagement von Linux ein, indem sie eine Integration sowohl mit Active Directory als auch mit modernen Cloud-Identitätsanbietern bietet und gleichzeitig phishing-resistente Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung sowie passwortlose Funktionen unterstützt. Identity Bridge bietet drei Hauptvorteile: beschleunigte IAM-Modernisierung, vereinfachtes Identitätsmanagement und nahtlose Integration mit CyberArk Secure Infrastructure Access.
Die Lösung arbeitet mit CyberArks Tools zum Management privilegierter Zugriffe zusammen, um kontinuierliche Authentifizierung und Just-In-Time-Zugriff zu ermöglichen, sodass Kunden zentrale Authentifizierung und Minimalrechtspolitiken über einen einzigen Agenten und eine Verwaltungskonsole implementieren können.
- Introduces new Identity Bridge capability for Linux systems authentication
- Enables integration with both traditional Active Directory and modern cloud Identity Providers
- Reduces management overhead and improves security visibility
- Features phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication capabilities
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CyberArk's new Identity Bridge capability represents a strategic product expansion that addresses a critical gap in enterprise security architecture. The solution tackles three major pain points: the complexity of managing Linux authentication, the security risks of decentralized identity management and the challenge of modernizing IAM while maintaining legacy systems.
The market opportunity is substantial, particularly as organizations accelerate their cloud transformation initiatives. Traditional Linux authentication methods often create security vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies, especially in large-scale deployments. By enabling centralized authentication and supporting both Active Directory and modern cloud Identity Providers, CyberArk is positioning itself to capture a larger share of the rapidly growing IAM market, which is projected to reach
Several key technical differentiators strengthen CyberArk's competitive position:
- Directory-agnostic approach, allowing flexibility in identity provider selection
- Integration with existing CyberArk security tools, enabling unified access management
- Support for modern authentication methods, including phishing-resistant MFA and passwordless capabilities
- Single agent deployment model, reducing operational complexity
The timing of this release is particularly strategic, as organizations face increasing pressure to modernize their security infrastructure while maintaining robust protection for critical systems. The product's integration with CyberArk's Secure Infrastructure Access creates a comprehensive security solution that should drive increased platform adoption and customer retention.
From a business perspective, Identity Bridge is likely to strengthen CyberArk's enterprise value proposition and drive higher average revenue per customer through expanded platform usage. The solution's ability to reduce management overhead while enhancing security aligns perfectly with current enterprise priorities, potentially accelerating sales cycles and improving competitive win rates.
Like all critical IT infrastructure, Linux systems are prime targets for cyberattacks, particularly via identity compromise. Managing identity and access on Linux systems requires either configuring access to each system individually or using a third-party solution to bridge Linux systems to Active Directory (AD) for centralized authentication. As organizations transition to cloud-native architectures, they look to evolve IAM programs to support modern, cloud-based directories and modern authentication methods. However, traditional AD bridging tools often fail to offer this flexibility. In addition, these tools often don’t feature strong phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA), including passwordless capability.
Identity Bridge from CyberArk will address this gap by offering a centralized and user-friendly approach to managing user access and authentication for Linux environments – reducing management overhead, improving visibility, and enhancing security.
Benefits of Identity Bridge:
- Accelerates IAM Modernization: With Identity Bridge, businesses can accelerate their IAM modernization programs, seamlessly integrating their Linux systems with both Active Directory (AD) and modern cloud Identity Providers (IdPs).
- Simple and Efficient: Identity Bridge streamlines identity and access management (IAM) and endpoint privilege management (EPM), helping organizations implement centralized access and least privilege policies, securing access for IT administrators and developers with minimal complexity.
- Integrated: Identity Bridge works seamlessly with CyberArk Secure Infrastructure Access to bolster defense-in-depth, improving business resilience and strengthening critical assets against the most comprehensive cyberthreats, including ransomware.
“Being able to manage user authentication and authorization across the entire IT infrastructure from a single, centralized location is a must to avoid identities and permissions sprawl, privilege escalation challenges, and excessive management overhead,” said Peretz Regev, Chief Product Officer, CyberArk. “Identity Bridge is a directory-agnostic, flexible approach to Linux IAM centralization and modernization that will mean organizations can reduce access-related cyber risk across their Linux estates with modern authentication and maximal visibility.”
Identity Bridge seamlessly integrates with CyberArk’s industry-leading privileged access management and identity tools, enabling continuous authentication and Just-In-Time access. Identity Bridge augments CyberArk’s existing Linux offerings. Customers will be able to use centralized accounts for authentication and targeted least privilege policies via a single agent and a single management console.
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