December 1, 2023 at 05:34PM
Delinea announced new features for its Secret Server to enhance usability and facilitate Privileged Access Management adoption. Improvements include a Web Password Filler, enhanced Connection Manager, and mobile app updates for secure, convenient access to privileged credentials, addressing the balance between risk, security, and productivity.
Meeting Takeaways:
1. Delinea has announced new features for its Secret Server product to enhance usability and drive wider adoption of Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions within organizations.
2. The updates are designed to streamline privileged users’ interactions with the Secret Server vault via Web Password Filler (WPF) and Connection Manager.
3. Enhanced features aim to reduce friction and improve workflows on both desktop and the Delinea Mobile app, while also improving privileged access controls.
4. Delinea’s research found that 79% of employees knowingly take risky actions for job efficiency, highlighting the need for solutions that are both secure and user-friendly.
5. New capabilities include improved visibility and search for credentials in WPF, direct browser access to credentials with checkout comments, and a simplified login process with autofill TOTP codes.
6. Connection Manager now allows users to handle multiple privileged sessions more easily, respond to Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) challenges within its window, and extend credential checkout rights without switching screens or apps.
7. The Delinea Mobile app has been updated to enhance user experience for administrators on the go, including unlock options, password generation, and readability improvements.
8. Phil Calvin, Chief Product Officer at Delinea, emphasized the importance of removing complexity for users while maintaining strong security and governance measures.