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Keeper Security Named Overall Leader in KuppingerCole's Report

In a significant achievement for the cybersecurity sector, Keeper Security has received recognition as an Overall Leader in KuppingerCole's Leadership Compass Report for Non-Human Identity Management. The report evaluated over twenty cybersecurity vendors addressing the emerging need for managing and securing machine identities, such as applications, containers, APIs, service accounts, and scripts.

This recognition underlines Keeper's commitment to its innovative zero-trust and zero-knowledge framework, which is essential for maintaining security in the face of rapidly increasing machine identities. As Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-founder of Keeper Security, stated, "Machine identities now outnumber human users by orders of magnitude, creating a new and urgent frontier in cybersecurity." Keeper’s ability to secure both human and machine identities makes it a vital partner for businesses navigating this increasingly complex landscape.

Keeper's approach employs a zero-knowledge encryption model that separates data and encryption keys, ensuring that only customers maintain control over their sensitive information. This design minimizes vendor trust since even Keeper cannot access client secrets, thereby enabling organizations to manage their Non-Human Identity (NHI) systems without unnecessary risks.

As the number of NHIs continues to climb with advancements in automation and AI, Keeper Secrets Manager offers comprehensive lifecycle management that helps eliminate hardcoded credentials and unmanaged secrets often found within infrastructure-as-code repositories. This smart management ensures secure access that aligns with zero-trust principles, integral to maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks like NIST SP 800-53 and ISO 27001.

Key Technical Strengths Lauded in the Report

The KuppingerCole report highlighted several of Keeper's technical strengths, including:

• - Zero-Knowledge Encryption: Using FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography, Keeper ensures client-side encryption of all sensitive data, with encryption keys isolated from vault data.
• - Comprehensive Lifecycle Management: Automated discovery, classification, and de-provisioning of virtual machines, containers, microservices, and CI/CD agents enhance security management efficiency.
• - Deep DevOps Integration: Compatibility with popular tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, and Azure DevOps streamline development processes while maintaining security.
• - Advanced Analytics: Real-time risk dashboards and behavioral anomaly detection support compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS requirements.
• - Scalable Infrastructure: Keeper's solutions are built on cloud-native architecture, with availability across major cloud services including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

As Craig Lurey, CTO and Co-founder of Keeper, remarked, "Identity security is no longer limited to people. Today, non-human identities and AI agents require robust controls and governance to access sensitive data. Keeper's platform inherently secures these interactions, allowing businesses to embrace automation without increasing risk."

This prestigious acknowledgement by KuppingerCole underscores Keeper Security's ongoing innovations in the identity and access management landscape. By moving beyond standard privileged access management practices, Keeper is able to deliver full lifecycle governance of both human and machine identities within a zero-knowledge framework. This unifying architecture affords organizations real-time visibility, control, and compliance management without centralizing risk.

Keeper Security stands out as one of only nine Overall Leaders in the rapidly evolving Non-Human Identity Management market, showcasing its technical prowess, market momentum, and ongoing focus on advancing identity security solutions. As one of the growing number of organizations leveraging Keeper’s services, companies can find assurance in protection against emerging cyber threats worldwide.

About Keeper Security

Keeper Security is among the fastest-growing cybersecurity companies globally, protecting thousands of organizations and millions of users across 150 countries. Focusing on zero-knowledge and zero-trust security, Keeper provides a comprehensive suite of services designed to meet the complex demands of today’s IT environments. The core offering, KeeperPAM®, is a cloud-native platform integrating AI to safeguard passwords, secrets, and access points, ensuring users have secure and efficient controls in place.

For more insights on Keeper’s pioneering approaches to cybersecurity, visit KeeperSecurity.com.