Smallstep SSH
Secure SSH access with short-lived certificates and identity-based controls
About Smallstep SSH
Smallstep SSH enhances security by replacing static SSH keys with ephemeral certificates that renew daily, reducing risk exposure. Integrate with identity providers like Okta or Microsoft Entra ID for seamless access control, enforce device identity for compliance, and centralize auditing for SSH sessions. Automate key management to lower operational overhead and eliminate manual toil.
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Smallstep SSH connects to popular identity providers like Okta, Google Workspace, or Microsoft Entra ID, mapping existing groups directly to server roles. This allows granular access based on familiar group structures and user roles, without needing separate passwords or SSH keys.
No, Smallstep SSH does not replace OpenSSH or require protocol changes. It integrates seamlessly with existing SSH clients to manage hardware-bound SSH certificates.
Smallstep SSH allows you to define simple rules to let developers connect only to the servers they need, exactly when they need it. This ensures just-in-time access without long-lived credentials.
Smallstep SSH centralizes SSH auditing, providing a single source of truth for SSH connections across your fleet. You can track all SSH activities and sessions from a single dashboard, generate usage reports, and manage user groups for compliance and troubleshooting.
Smallstep SSH supports hardware-backed offline certificates. In an emergency, you can create a short-lived backup certificate stored on a secure device, ensuring you always have a fallback plan for critical infrastructure, even during an identity provider outage.
Smallstep SSH replaces static SSH keys with ephemeral certificates that renew daily, reducing risk exposure. This automates key rotation without manual intervention or downtime, lowering operational overhead and simplifying account lifecycle management.
Yes, Smallstep SSH allows you to assign granular access based on identity provider groups and user roles. This enables role-based access control (RBAC) without needing separate passwords or SSH keys.
Yes, Smallstep SSH secures remote access across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments, making it suitable for multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructure setups.
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