CyberArk, a global leader in identity security, has introduced Identity Bridge, an innovative endpoint identity security capability designed to curb identity and privilege sprawl on Linux machines. This new solution allows organizations to authenticate Linux systems using centralized accounts, reducing reliance on outdated authentication methods. By integrating Identity Bridge, businesses can modernize their Identity and Access Management (IAM) strategies without compromising their Linux environments.
Addressing a Critical Security Challenge
Linux systems, like other essential IT infrastructure, are frequent targets for cyberattacks, particularly through identity compromise. Traditionally, managing access on Linux requires either configuring permissions on individual systems or relying on third-party tools to bridge Linux systems with Active Directory (AD) for centralized authentication. As organizations shift towards cloud-native architectures, they need IAM solutions that support modern, cloud-based directories and authentication methods. However, conventional AD bridging tools often fall short in offering this level of flexibility. Many also lack robust phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA), including passwordless authentication options.
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Introducing Identity Bridge: A Centralized and Secure Solution
CyberArk’s Identity Bridge fills this gap by offering a streamlined, centralized approach to user access and authentication in Linux environments. It simplifies management, enhances visibility, and strengthens security.
Key Benefits of Identity Bridge:
- Accelerates IAM Modernization: Organizations can seamlessly integrate their Linux systems with both Active Directory (AD) and modern cloud Identity Providers (IdPs), accelerating their IAM transformation.
- Simplifies Access Management: Identity Bridge optimizes IAM and endpoint privilege management (EPM), enabling organizations to implement centralized access and least privilege policies with ease, ensuring secure access for IT administrators and developers.
- Seamless Integration: Working in tandem with CyberArk Secure Infrastructure Access, Identity Bridge enhances defense-in-depth strategies, boosting business resilience and fortifying critical assets against sophisticated cyber threats, including ransomware.
Expert Insights
“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.”
Enhancing CyberArk’s Identity Security Portfolio
Identity Bridge integrates seamlessly with CyberArk’s industry-leading privileged access management and identity solutions, enabling continuous authentication and Just-In-Time access. It further strengthens CyberArk’s Linux security offerings, allowing customers to leverage centralized accounts for authentication and enforce least privilege policies—all from a single agent and unified management console.
With Identity Bridge, organizations can effectively modernize their IAM strategies, improve security posture, and minimize risks associated with identity sprawl in Linux environments.