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Wallix Launches Wab Acess Manager brings to market True Multi-tenancy for managing privileged users
September 2015 by Marc Jacob
Privileged access management is emerging as the de facto means of securing and
centralising access to an organisation’s most precious data. But as the number of systems
being managed in this way increases, so does the number of users needing access, which
increases the level of risk (and complexity) for multiple sites and networks.
To simplify this process, Wallix has today (21st of September) launched WAB Access
Manager (WAM), the IT industry’s first dedicated web portal that acts as a single ‘pane of
glass’ providing access to all the systems of a multi-site IT infrastructure; thereby delivering
true multi-tenancy for organisations with global IT functions or even entirely separate
networks. By adopting a single, easy-to-use, portal, these organisations will be able to
accelerate the deployment of privileged access management to more systems and users
thereby offering them improved system management and security.
Giving system access to contractors and third-party vendors is made simpler and more
secure using WAB Access Manager. Very little experience of the solution is required as the
intuitive “One-Click” portal is straightforward to navigate and offers a single point of access.
Extensive customisation options also makes WAB Access Manager ideal for cloud providers,
especially those who need to deliver on-demand solutions for privileged access
management that’s tailored to each of their client’s environments.
Leading IT security analyst Martin Kuppinger says, "Privileged access management has
entered organizations and is now in a phase of deployment and broad adaptation. Every
organisation needs to be ready to facilitate this movement. WAB Access Manager is a product that should be evaluated by corporations and cloud providers when putting
together the building blocks for implementing the privileged access management
strategy.”
WAB Access Manager works in combination with deployments of WALLIX Admin Bastion
(WAB). By creating a single portal, Access Manager doesn’t just enable multi-tenancy but
allows for high availability and load balancing in the background.
To further maximise usability, WAB Access Manager allows access to any managed system
using HTML5, so it works easily with tablets and smartphones. Users don’t even need to
download and install separate software.
For auditing, WAB Access Manager is also able to consolidate session recordings and
activity trails from every network and system to create reports that help monitor access and
prove regulatory compliance.
WAB Access Manager allows users to get rid of VPNs to remotely access servers and other
devices increasing usability and productivity for organizations.
WAB Access Manager allows businesses to secure IT infrastructure, on premise or in the
cloud with full control of privileged accesses and users. Designed for the optimal user
experience this central portal has the potential to transform how secured remote access is
used every day.
1 Gartner Market Guide for Privileged Access Management, 27 May 2015
