Industry: Federal Government
Control privileged access, reduce attack surfaces and strengthen cybersecurity across federal agencies without the risks of legacy systems using KeeperPAM®.
Of public sector ransomware victims were federal government entities
Information security incidents were reported by federal agencies in fiscal year 2023
Of U.S. government departments and agency websites have suffered data breaches
Many federal agencies still rely on legacy systems. These systems are difficult to patch, don't support modern authentication protocols and often lack integration with current cybersecurity tools. Their complexity and fragility make them resistant to change, leaving gaps that adversaries can exploit. Even routine security upgrades can be disruptive, causing delays and compounding risk.
Federal entities are subject to an evolving landscape of compliance mandates, such as FISMA, NIST 800-63B and executive orders that mandate stricter access control and data protection practices. Meeting these requirements is challenging due to fragmented environments and limited visibility into who has access to what. Auditing privileged user actions, demonstrating least privilege and producing compliance reports can be resource-intensive.
The journey to zero trust requires all Department of Defense (DoD) components to adopt and integrate zero trust capabilities across their systems, architectures and budgets. Many agencies struggle to prioritize the cybersecurity solutions needed for this shift. Tightly managing privileged access is critical in zero trust, as these accounts pose the greatest risk if compromised and demand continuous oversight to protect sensitive data and operations.
Government agencies often operate in perimeterless, multi-cloud environments, with systems spread across on-premises, cloud and remote locations. This fragmentation complicates enforcing access controls and monitoring privileged activity. A unified ICAM strategy requires centralized visibility and control over all users and devices, yet many agencies still lack this foundation, making risk management and incident response more difficult.
Federal agencies are often asked to do more with less. Tight budgets, inflexible procurement processes and competing priorities make it hard to invest in comprehensive security programs. Modern cybersecurity requires investment in tools, talent and training, all of which may be constrained. This can result in reliance on manual processes or legacy tools that are ill-equipped to address modern threats.
Privileged accounts grant access to the most sensitive systems and data within federal agencies. If compromised, they can allow adversaries to move laterally and access classified information. To protect national interests and uphold public trust, agencies must prioritize the secure management of privileged credentials. This helps strengthen cybersecurity and ensures compliance with federal mandates.
KeeperPAM empowers agencies to apply modern access controls to even the most outdated systems without modifying infrastructure or installing agents on most endpoints. Through encrypted session brokering via the Keeper Gateway, IT teams can isolate credentials, enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and monitor privileged activity across legacy environments. Keeper audits every session and centrally enforces policies, giving agencies the visibility and control of a modern PAM solution, regardless of system age or complexity.
KeeperPAM supports mandates such as FISMA, NIST 800-63B and CMMC with centralized policy enforcement, SCIM provisioning and full audit logging. Security teams gain detailed session recordings, keystroke logs and real-time Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) integration for complete insight into privileged activity. The Risk Dashboard simplifies audit preparation and enables continuous compliance oversight.
With KeeperPAM, agencies can implement zero-trust principles by requiring identity verification at every access attempt and enforcing Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-Enough-Privilege (JEP) access. Granular policy controls and time-limited sessions ensure that users only access what they need, when they need it, dramatically reducing standing privileges and risk exposure.
KeeperPAM gives security teams a unified platform to manage privileged access across cloud, on-prem and remote systems. All credentials, secrets and session activity are stored and controlled within the Keeper Vault. Through the Admin Console, teams can enforce consistent policies, view real-time telemetry and log all activity to SIEM platforms for centralized oversight across every user, device and environment.
IT teams can deploy Keeper quickly without large infrastructure investments. The cloud-native platform combines password vaulting, secrets management, privileged session management and remote access in one solution. Agencies gain robust PAM capabilities without adding operational burden, enabling secure access and compliance readiness even under tight budget and staffing constraints.
KeeperPAM secures both human and machine credentials within a zero-knowledge vault. Credentials are never exposed to end users and can be automatically rotated after session expiration. Policies can restrict copy/paste, downloads and session activity, preventing misuse and exfiltration. Full session playback enables detailed auditing of privileged actions.
Keeper's Endpoint Privilege Manager extends PAM capabilities to user workstations and servers using an agent-based solution. Administrators can assign task-specific, time-bound privileges at the endpoint level, helping enforce least privilege across the enterprise and reducing insider risk.
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