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Zero Trust Privileged Access Management (PAM), the StrongDM team is building and delivering a Zero Trust Privileged Access Management (PAM), which delivers unparalleled precision in dynamic privileged action control for any type of infrastructure. The frustration-free access stops unsanctioned actions while ensuring continuous compliance.

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Latest blog posts from StrongDM

Multi-Cloud vs Hybrid Cloud: Key Differences Explained

The terms “multi-cloud” and “hybrid cloud” are often used interchangeably, but they solve very different problems. Multi-cloud uses multiple public cloud providers. A hybrid cloud blends public cloud with private or on-prem infrastructure. Your goals, compliance needs, and existing architecture determine which is right for you.

StrongDM Appoints Cybersecurity Industry Trailblazer and CISO Rinki Sethi to Board of Directors

StrongDM, the universal access management company, today announced that cybersecurity veteran and former Bill, Rubrik, and Twitter CISO Rinki Sethi has joined its Board of Directors as an independent director.

15 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Tools in 2025

Discover how role-based access control (RBAC) tools from identity providers to cloud IAM and workflow systems work together to enforce least privilege, streamline approvals, and deliver secure, auditable access across modern infrastructure.

What Is a Compliance Audit? Process, Examples, and How to Prepare

This guide breaks down the types of compliance audits (regulatory, security, financial, and operational), the frameworks they map to, and the real challenges most teams face, like privileged access sprawl and manual tracking.

PostgreSQL vs. MySQL: Differences for Tech Leaders & Teams

PostgreSQL or MySQL? It’s the age-old database debate. PostgreSQL shines for complex, write-heavy workloads, rich data types, and ACID compliance. MySQL is fast, lightweight, and perfect for read-heavy web apps and MVPs.

SSH ProxyJump Explained (and a Better Alternative)

SSH ProxyJump (the -J flag) is a more streamlined way to hop between SSH hosts using one or more bastion hosts. Instead of chaining multiple manual connections, ProxyJump creates a single end-to-end SSH session through the specified jump hosts. It was introduced in OpenSSH 7.5 to simplify access to servers that sit behind firewalls or live in private networks.

Data Breach Response Plan: Your Guide to Leak Prevention

A breach isn’t a matter of if, it’s when. In 2023 alone, around 97 million accounts were breached in the US, accounting for one in three cases worldwide. Whether it’s a rogue insider, a phishing attack, or a third-party screwup, your best shot at bouncing back fast is having a clear, tested data breach response plan. This guide walks you through what to include: governance roles, incident severity levels, NIST-based response steps, legal obligations (like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA), and

Creating Tables in PostgreSQL: Full Guide (with Example)

Learn how to create tables in PostgreSQL using psql or pgAdmin. Master data types, constraints, and schema design, and secure access with StrongDM's fine-grained permissions and audit trails.

MySQL SHOW USERS: How to List All Users in a Database

Learn how to list MySQL users using SQL queries and GUI tools like Workbench and phpMyAdmin. Discover how to check privileges, manage accounts, and secure access with best practices, and see how StrongDM simplifies MySQL user management.

Kubernetes Security: Guide to Securing Your Clusters

Kubernetes security is the practice of protecting containerized workloads and cluster components from unauthorized access, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities. It involves securing the infrastructure, clusters, containers, and application code through layered controls like RBAC, network policies, image scanning, and runtime protection.

PostgreSQL Default Password: Everything You Need to Know

PostgreSQL doesn’t come with a default password. And while that might seem like a security feature, leaving it unset can be just as risky. Understanding how Postgres handles authentication—from pg_hba.conf rules to encryption types like MD5 and SCRAM—is essential for keeping your database secure. Missteps in configuration or password management can open the door to unauthorized access.

How to Enable SSH on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide

SSH is the backbone of remote access on Linux systems—and if you're running Ubuntu, enabling SSH is often one of the first things you'll do. But enabling it securely is what really matters. From installing OpenSSH and adjusting firewalls to enforcing key-based authentication and disabling root login, a secure setup takes more than just flipping a switch .This guide walks you through every step, plus how to make SSH access safer and simpler with centralized control, just-in-time access, and full

How to Show/List Tables in PostgreSQL (psql, SQL & pgAdmin)

Listing tables in PostgreSQL is a basic yet essential task—whether you're debugging, automating CI/CD, or exploring a new database. But with sensitive data at stake, how you access matters. This guide covers common methods and how to secure them with centralized access, audit logs, and least-privilege controls.

Linux File Permissions Explained: chmod, chown, umask

Linux file permissions control who can read, write, or execute files—crucial for system security. But with special bits, ACLs, and recursive commands, managing them can get tricky. This guide simplifies permissions and shows how to manage them safely with centralized access, audit logging, and role-based control—so you’re not stuck juggling chmod and chown alone.

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