Modern PAM for Everyone: How the VaultOne and JumpCloud Union Redefines Security
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- By Diandra Mansano
- PAM - Privileged Access Management, Security
Introduction: Simplifying Security in the Era of Digital Complexity
In today’s IT landscape, businesses face a paradox: there have never been so many management tools available, yet this very abundance has become the greatest challenge. Nearly half (47%) of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) point to tool sprawl as their primary obstacle. With complex architectures, understanding how each tool is used—and by whom—is crucial for security. You need to know who accessed which resources, when, and what they did with them. Without specialized security tools, this visibility is almost impossible.
This is where Privileged Access Management (PAM) comes in. PAM is the ultimate solution for protecting critical assets, offering visibility, control, and enforcement of the Principle of Least Privilege (PLP). However, many PAM solutions are legacy-based, unable to handle modern cloud environments, and fail to align with Zero Trust principles. They are often expensive and out of reach for SMEs with limited budgets, preventing the protection of all sensitive resources at the identity level—an absolute requirement for Zero Trust security.
That’s why JumpCloud is forging a new path, welcoming VaultOne and its innovative capabilities.
VaultOne + JumpCloud: A New Era for PAM
VaultOne provides secure, granular access to all the resources you need to protect. This includes everything from SaaS applications and cloud infrastructure to databases and more. VaultOne supports your evolving compliance needs by enabling advanced access with clear, immutable records of who did what, and when, for each resource.
We are excited to welcome VaultOne into the JumpCloud product suite. This acquisition—along with VaultOne’s talented team of experts—will help us deliver a modern and accessible PAM solution.
What Makes VaultOne So Special?
Since 2017, VaultOne has been dedicated to redesigning the concept of PAM. Our focus has always been on delivering automation, speed, and secure management—elements that were missing in the PAM market. This covers all facets of privileged access, including user access, credentials, session recording, and more.
As Greg Keller, CTO and Co-founder of JumpCloud, highlights: “We are continuously evaluating our customers’ needs to extend JumpCloud into more areas where we can provide secure, frictionless access to resources, regardless of where the team or resources are located. The acquisition of VaultOne brings a deeply experienced team and established PAM technology into the JumpCloud family. This allows us to immediately offer a dedicated PAM solution with the granular control necessary to navigate today’s complex security landscape, while providing more critical access control capabilities our customers can consolidate and depend upon from JumpCloud’s open platform.”
Often, IT-driven security measures like SSO (Single Sign-On) are not enough to secure highly sensitive resources. They lack the necessary level of visibility and access control to protect every resource, regardless of location. But that doesn’t mean IT cannot play an outsized role in driving good security hygiene. VaultOne bridges this gap by establishing PAM at the identity level, irrespective of the resource or employee location. This is a true Zero Trust approach that centers security around identity.
How This Acquisition Benefits You
With this acquisition, our customers now gain access to a dedicated and feature-rich PAM solution that delivers:
- Privileged Access for All Critical Assets: You get robust access controls for cloud providers, databases, servers, and applications. This ensures every action is logged and audited. Customizable policies prevent misuse and errors.
- Built-in Secure Browse: Tightly monitor and control all privileged user activity with a secure browser-in-browser access experience.
- No VPN Needed: Reduce your VPN costs while increasing security. VaultOne’s unique architecture facilitates access to crucial resources without a traditional VPN.
- Radically Reduced Cyber Threats: Automatically eliminate lateral movement threats and reduce your attack surface. With granular controls and continuous monitoring, you can decrease internal and external threats targeting critical resources.
- Scalable Security for Growing Organizations: This acquisition enables JumpCloud to offer a complete scale of authentication security. From password management to passwordless, and now privileged access, all your access needs will be covered as you grow.
As Leonardo Cooper, CEO of VaultOne, states: “Joining forces with JumpCloud represents a powerful alignment of our visions. We are thrilled to integrate VaultOne’s PAM technology into JumpCloud’s comprehensive platform, working together to create a truly unified and secure IT experience for organizations of all sizes.”
The days when powerful, modern PAM was out of reach are over. With VaultOne now part of JumpCloud, you have a clear path to securing every critical asset, streamlining compliance, and confidently meeting today’s toughest security challenges. This isn’t just about adding a tool; it’s about upgrading your control and peace of mind.
Next Steps and Conclusion
- For Current VaultOne Customers: Your service will continue without interruption. At renewal time, your partnership will transition to JumpCloud contracts. The entire VaultOne team will be integrated and welcomed into JumpCloud.
Ready to see how JumpCloud can help you simplify and secure your IT environment?
