Silverfort has partnered with IT specialist—what changes are coming? (Part 1)

In the first stage, a user or service account sends an access request to the system via an Identity Provider, such as Azure AD or Okta. 
This request is then forwarded to Silverfort for analysis and risk assessment. The system studies the request, evaluates the threat level, and applies the appropriate policy - granting access, blocking access, or prompting for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). 
If the system detects a potential threat, the user is requested to complete a multifactor authentication. Once access is approved, Silverfort transmits the response through IDP to the client or server, ensuring a seamless and secure process.

How Silverfort's solution differs from Privileged Access Management(PAM)? 

PAM (Privileged Access Management) is a security system that manages, restricts, and monitors the actions of users with elevated privileges in the organizations' IT infrastructure.
Why is this important? 
Privileged accounts such as administrators, system engineers, or automated server bots have elevated capabilities within the system. These users can modify configurations, access sensitive l data, or even disable security systems. Hackers often target these accounts because hacking one of them can potentially give them full control over the network.
The PAM systems control access by enforcing security policies, recording privileged user actions, applying MFA, and utilizing Proxy access. However, the Silverfort solution offers a broader scope of functionality. The key differences are outlined in the chart below.

Silverfort: Advanced features beyond PAM Silverfort offers a wide range of additional features that are not available in traditional Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, including as follows:
● Rapid implementation and User-Friendly Experience. Once integrated, Silverfort enables you to create and apply multifactor authentication policies for all privileged accounts within minutes. This reduces operational costs and eliminates the need for additional customization.● Security without segmentation. Unlike traditional PAM solutions, Silverfort provides protection regardless of network architecture, which is especially important for complex ecosystems.● Automated Account Management. The system automatically detects, monitors, and enforces security policies for all service accounts with no need to rotate passwords. This ensures continuous operation.● Prevention of lateral movement by attackers. Silverfort enforces MFA for command line interfaces and remote access tools, making it significantly difficult for attackers to move across the network. ● Contextual adaptive authentication. Leveraging behavioral analysis and contextual data (such as time, geolocation, and device type), Silverfort makes real-time access decisions to enhance security while maintaining user convenience. Cloud integration and automation. Silverfort integrates effectively with cloud services (SaaS) and multi-cloud environments, providing a single level of protection. The system also automatically detects new accounts and applies appropriate policies without administrator intervention. ● Data leak prevention and monitoring. The system continuously monitors user activities and detects suspicious actions in real-time, enabling prompt responses to potential internal and external threats. These advanced features demonstrate that business protection doesn’t need to be complex. Instead, Silverfort offers a streamlined, effective security process.

Key Silverfort use cases: in lieu of conclusion 

To summarize it all, cyberattacks are becoming more sophisticated, and traditional security methods no longer offer full security. Silverfort addresses this challenge with solutions that strengthen access control Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for All Systems:: Many corporate applications still lack MFA support, creating a potential vulnerability. Silverfort ensures MFA protection for all systems, including legacy or non-standard applications, thereby preventing account takeovers. 
Service Account Protection. Automated processes and scripts often run under special accounts, which may be overlooked and vulnerable. Silverfort detects and monitors such accounts, preventing attackers from using them in their attacks. 
Authentication Analytics:. Silverfort analyzes every login to determine whether it was a legitimate user or an attacker using stolen credentials. The system identifies anomalous behavior and potential threats, enhancing overall security.
Dynamic access policies:
Rather than relying on simple “allow” or “deny”, Silverfort creates dynamic access policies that take into account geolocation, user device, and other factors. These capabilities, turns authentication into a smarter, more effective process, offering robust protection against digital threats. Owing to the partnership with IT Specialist, Silverfort’s solutions are now available to Ukrainian companies. 
In the second part of the article, we will explore how Silverfort helps meet the requirements set by the National Bank of Ukraine and review practical case studies demonstrating the platform’s effectiveness in action 
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Author: Vladyslav Dubov, Head of Architectural Solutions