Client
Acalvio Technologies
Total users
265
HQ
California, The United States
Customer with Passwd
since 2023
Previous solution
Self hosted team password manager
Acalvio Technologies, a leader in deception-based cybersecurity solutions, needed a stronger and more secure password management system. As their client base expanded and the complexity of their internal operations increased, their existing self-hosted Team Password Manager struggled to keep up with their demands.
Challenges
Security vulnerabilities:
The previous system lacked advanced security features, making it susceptible to potential breaches.
Inefficiency in password management:
The team found it time-consuming to manage and share passwords across departments securely.
Lack of role-based access control:
The absence of access controls meant that sensitive information could potentially be accessed by unauthorized individuals.
Solution
After a thorough evaluation of various password management solutions, including CyberArk and LastPass, Acalvio chose Passwd for its:
Cost-effectiveness
Passwd offered a more budget-friendly solution without compromising on features, making it a perfect fit for Acalvio.
Self-hosted deployment
The ability to deploy Passwd on their own cloud infrastructure was a critical factor, ensuring that Acalvio retained full control over their sensitive data.
Security features
Passwd provided essential features like TOTP (Time-based One-Time Password) based on pre-shared secrets and the capability to temporarily share secrets publicly.
Role-based access control
Passwd’s robust role-based secret sharing allowed Acalvio to manage access rights efficiently, ensuring that only authorized personnel could access specific data.
Implementation
The deployment was handled by Passwd, ensuring a smooth and secure transition. By managing the deployment directly on Acalvio's Google Cloud infrastructure, our team was able to ensure that the system was configured correctly. The process was completed efficiently, with minimal disruption to Acalvio's ongoing operations.
Results
Since implementing Passwd, Acalvio has seen significant improvements in their password management processes:
Acalvio Technologies has successfully transformed its password management strategy with Passwd, achieving a balance between security, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. By choosing Passwd, Acalvio has not only addressed their immediate needs but also future-proofed their operations.