In a recent announcement from Apono, a leading provider of privileged access solutions for the cloud, a significant update has been made to the Apono Cloud Access Platform. This update will allow users to automatically discover and revoke standing access to resources across their cloud environments, providing enhanced security and control over access permissions.
According to Rom Carmel, CEO and Co-founder of Apono, this update brings a unique combination of automated discovery, assessment, management, and enforcement capabilities to the Apono Cloud Access Platform. By offering deep visibility into cloud environments, seamless permission revocation, and automated Just-in-Time, Just-Enough Access, Apono aims to eliminate one of the biggest risks faced by organizations while enabling development teams to innovate rapidly within secure guardrails. This update is expected to enhance security and productivity for customers, providing a new level of protection against cyber threats.
One of the main challenges that organizations face in the cloud is managing standing access, which has been a prime target for cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities and escalate breaches. Security teams have struggled to maintain complete visibility over existing standing access, leaving them exposed to potential risks. Additionally, the reluctance of security teams to revoke standing access due to concerns about disrupting daily operations has created a significant obstacle to enhancing security measures.
The new update from Apono addresses these challenges by empowering security teams to gain complete visibility over user permissions, identify high-risk standing privileges, and confidently remove unnecessary entitlements without impacting business operations. By leveraging critical insights on high-risk permissions, administrators can create remediation plans, establish access flows, and grant Just-in-Time, Just-Enough access to resources as needed. This approach not only enhances security but also streamlines access management processes, ensuring a seamless experience for users.
Simon Moffatt, Founder and Analyst at The Cyber Hut, emphasized the importance of managing over-privileged access in today’s complex cloud environments. He highlighted the need for organizations to grant permissions dynamically to support daily operations while maintaining robust identity security. By delivering Just-in-Time and Just-Enough Access, companies can significantly reduce their attack surface and provide a secure access experience for their workforce.
To showcase the capabilities of the updated Apono Cloud Access Platform, Apono will be providing in-person demonstrations at AWS re:Invent from December 2-6. This event will offer attendees the opportunity to learn more about the platform and its features firsthand. For more information about Apono and the updated Cloud Access Platform, visit www.apono.io.