New features in our latest privileged access security releases: Enhancing connectivity and security

Imprivata releases new privileged access security features to streamline connections, bolster security, and enhance user experience. Discover pre-connection notifications, dual account control, custom access request forms, and more!

We are excited to announce the rollout of several new features and enhancements in the latest product releases for Imprivata Privileged Access Management, Imprivata Vendor Privileged Access Management (formerly SecureLink Enterprise Access) and Imprivata Customer Privileged Access Management (formerly SecureLink Customer Connect). Designed to streamline the vendor and user connection process and bolster security measures, these releases introduce new highlights such as pre-connection notifications, custom application access request forms, dual account control, and deeper Azure integration. Here’s a closer look at some highlights from the most recent Privileged Access Security releases.

Pre-connection notifications

In our continuous effort to enhance the user experience, we have introduced pre-connection notifications for Imprivata Vendor Privileged Access Management (VPAM). This feature ensures that vendors receive the timely and specific information necessary for connecting to an application. Before proceeding, users must acknowledge these notifications. This proactive approach addresses connectivity or endpoint requirements early on, ensuring a smoother connection process for vendor users.

Custom access request forms to applications

With the new Custom Application Access Request Forms in VPAM, organizations can now capture essential information that administrators need to be able to make informed decisions about granting or denying access to specific applications. Whether it's a case number, or details about who approved the access, this information is captured in the audit trail, providing full context on the vendor’s access. These forms are also integrated over the Nexus, allowing for consistency regardless of whether reps connect locally or through the Nexus.

Improvements to the connection manager

We have developed the next generation of the SCM (SecureLink Connection Manager) for Linux that offers a faster and more reliable connectivity process for vendors connecting to a VPAM server or through Imprivata Customer Privileged Access Management (CPAM). And stay tuned: while currently for Linux users only, this next generation of the SCM will be available for Windows and Mac in the upcoming months.

Access request reminder notifications for gatekeeper admins

To further streamline the access process, Gatekeeper Admins for CPAM can now receive automated email notifications if an access request remains pending after a configurable time period. This feature is designed to minimize delays in the connection process by reducing the need for vendor users to contact a Gatekeeper Admin directly.

Privileged access management Dual Account Control

The new Dual Account Control capability in Imprivata Privileged Access Management (PAM) is particularly beneficial for businesses requiring high availability and continuous system access. This feature allows PAM to manage more than one account per API call, ensuring that valid credentials are always available, even during password rotations, and to otherwise eliminate any downtime. This is particularly crucial for systems that cannot afford any interruption in service, ensuring that there is never a moment when the API returns invalid credentials.

Azure MSI permission mapping and native token authentication

Continuing to enhance our integration capabilities between PAM and Azure, we have introduced permission mapping and native token authentication for Azure Managed Identities (MSI). System Assigned Managed Identities can now be easily mapped within the PAM directory, allowing Azure resources to be assigned permissions to PAM records directly.

Malicious command prevention measures

To further secure systems managed in PAM, we have implemented new measures to prevent the execution of malicious commands. A newly added validation step ensures that custom values defined during password resets do not contain potentially harmful commands.

Robust, efficient, and secure solutions for all privileged access

These new features and enhancements across the Imprivata Privileged Access Security suite align to our ongoing commitment to provide robust, efficient, and secure solutions for all privileged access. If you're a current customer, visit our release notes for a comprehensive list of all enhancements and details.

Not yet a customer but interested in learning more? Check out the Privileged Access Security page to learn more about how Imprivata can help solve your privileged access use cases.

And stay tuned for more updates next quarter as we continue to innovate and enhance our products to better serve our customers' needs.