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August 02, 2011
Secret Server Acts as Powerful Tool for Enterprise Password Management
By Susan J. Campbell, TMCnet Contributing Editor
Any business operating in the global market today is vulnerable to outside attacks if their information is not protected and their users are not monitored. One of the best ways to protect information and control access to data is to require enterprise password management on all platforms and for all applications.
Thycotic offers its own approach to enterprise password management with the Secret Server. The features and benefits offered in this solution help to drive effective enterprise password management, improving the experience for those using the passwords, as well as those managing access.
The Secret Server allows users to easily access and manage privileged data among approved team members. It also allows admins to assign access within the system. Users can easily navigate stored sensitive data to efficiently locate the needed information, while also storing different types of sensitive information in different formats.
Folders enable users to organize information and apply specific permissions on the data. Users can also easily migrate existing sensitive data for proper enterprise password management. Custom reports allow users to create the graphics and grids necessary to display important information, and auditing captures information about individuals who have recently accessed information including the day it was accessed.
File attachments ensure users can store the necessary files and enterprise password management also allows for the storing of all previous values of passwords for easy review. The user interface can be customized by simply changing images, CSS (News - Alert) and language.
Real-time management in this enterprise password management application ensures users can set expiration intervals to determine when passwords should be changed. This process can also be automated. Users can also receive email notifications when specific actions occur. Additionally, the enterprise password management application will also monitor credentials across the network to ensure passwords are valid.
Users can automatically change passwords across different networks, or “check out” passwords for a set time interval. Certain requirements can also be put in place to force users to access certain information or provide a reason for accessing a particular password.
The Secret Server also benefits the organization with enterprise password management by providing active directory integration, a Web launcher, RDP/PuTTY launcher, mobile apps, a Webservices API, CRM integration, the ability to change network passwords, FIPS compliance, as well as the proper security and disaster recovery protections.
In all, the Secret Server provides powerful tools for any organization with enterprise password management initiatives in place.
Susan J. Campbell is a contributing editor for TMCnet and has also written for eastbiz.com. To read more of Susan’s articles, please visit her columnist page.
Edited by Jamie Epstein