Okta acquires Axiom Security to enhance privileged access management
Axiom’s identity-centric PAM capabilities will be integrated into Okta’s Privilege Access platform over the coming months
Identity security specialist Okta has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Israeli privileged access management (PAM) startup, Axiom Security.
The move will expand the Okta Privilege Access platform with Axiom’s PAM capabilities as the vendor looks to help customers further extend their security fabric.
Founded in 2021, Axiom Security provides a cloud-native, identity-centric PAM platform designed to assist organizations in eliminating standing privileges and secure access to critical infrastructure. The solution offers Just-In-Time (JIT) access, automated request and approval workflows, as well as user access reviews.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed but Okta said it expects the transaction to be completed in September, with Axiom’s capabilities to be integrated into its wider PAM offering “over the coming months.”
In an announcement, Okta’s chief technology officer Abhi Sawant said the addition of Axiom will help solve more use cases through additional security controls and connectors to critical infrastructure resources such as databases and Kubernetes.
“Axiom’s technology will be integrated into Okta Privileged Access, expanding access controls to more sensitive resources that Okta customers can use to further strengthen their identity security fabric, so they can manage the types of privileged access across resources and use cases in their environment,” he explained.
Extended identity security
Post-integration, Okta Privileged Access will equip customers with a wider range of capabilities, including unified control through a single point of administration for privileged access across all privileged resources, whether on-premises or in the cloud.
Organizations will also be able to eliminate standing privileges and provide time-limited access thanks to Axiom’s Just-In-TIme (JIT) functionality.
By automating permissions for elevated access to environments such as GitHub, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, and Amazon EKS, Okta said the addition will help reduce operational overhead and risks.
The integration also brings more connectors through AI-based application connector builder capabilities, alongside secure access to Kubernetes and databases for least-privileged access and full traceability.
“As more enterprises bring AI into their workforces, privileged access controls are a key defense layer to properly mitigate AI-related risks,” Sawant added.
“This acquisition will help Okta customers extend their identity security fabric to more privileged accounts and resources, ensuring a single control plane for managing privileged access, whether on-prem or in the cloud.”
Make sure to follow ITPro on Google News to keep tabs on all our latest news, analysis, and reviews.
MORE FROM ITPRO
- Advania acquires Gompute to bolster AI and HPC capabilities
- Cloud Software Group snaps up data management provider Arctera
- Workday snaps up AI-powered conversation recruitment platform
-
AI projects are stalling at mid-market firms – Google Cloud and Accenture want to solve thatNews The new scheme aims to help mid-market companies move from pilot to production faster than ever before
-
FCA recommends expanded powers to boost financial services AI regulationNews The regulator has called for another review about whether AI needs to be regulated
-
One Identity targets EMEA, North America growth with new channel hiresNews The identity security vendor has appointed veteran channel leaders Marianne Van Der Pluym and Tracey Mead to drive its regional partner strategy
-
Leaseweb launches new partner program amid fresh channel investmentNews The cloud provider has also appointed former OVHcloud channel leader Jason Goody to expand its UK partner ecosystem
-
Kaseya cuts the ribbon on new MSP Success program in partner growth driveNews The initiative combines digital marketing, peer collaboration, and community engagement tools to help partners tackle customer acquisition challenges
-
SecurityHQ names Aaron Hambleton as VP of product and servicesNews Industry veteran will lead product and service innovation across the provider's cybersecurity portfolio
-
EfficiencyIT taps Schneider Electric channel exec in growth driveNews The modular data center specialist has strengthened its executive bench with the arrival of Giles Pattison as business transformation director
-
SCC appoints former Microsoft leader to head up UK public sector businessNews Alexandra Wilkinson joins the Birmingham-based provider as it looks to expand public sector growth and AI adoption initiatives
-
Panasonic Toughbook marks 30th year with new European partner programNews The revamped initiative introduces a new deal registration system, enhanced training programs, and fresh growth incentives
-
Version 1 to expand AI services with CreateFuture acquisitionNews The deal will create a €500m digital transformation business with more than 4,000 employees
