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B in intelligent identity and access security , has announced the availability of Password Safe as a SaaS offering in the UAE , enabling UAE organisations to implement best-practice cybersecurity controls through cost-effective , subscription-style pricing models .

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B in intelligent identity and access security , has announced the availability of Password Safe as a SaaS offering in the UAE , enabling UAE organisations to implement best-practice cybersecurity controls through cost-effective , subscription-style pricing models .

When deployed as a managed service , Password Safe reduces the labour commitment from end-users , freeing up workforces to focus on organisations ’ core competencies , and it reduces the number of subject-matter experts , full-time employees and third-party vendors needed to manage additional infrastructure .
“ Privileged credentials are the keys to an organisation ’ s treasure chest ,” said John Hathaway , Regional VP , Middle East , Turkey and Africa , at BeyondTrust , “ and we now inhabit a threat landscape where stolen passwords are the root cause of the vast majority of breaches . They must be protected as a matter of the utmost priority .” organisations to strengthen their security posture , optimise operational efficiency and drive business growth in the digital age .”
The availability of Password Safe as a SaaS solution in the UAE offers a range of benefits for customers . Technical advantages include ease of deployment and moving from the on-premises PAM requirements of several servers , significant infrastructure investments and specialist skills to a minimalist setup with outsourced maintenance and technical expertise .
Updates and patches are automated and if a customer grows its business requirements , Password Safe grows with it to accommodate greater numbers of users , devices and resources . And as a cloud solution in the age of remote work , Password Safe can be accessed from anywhere that has an Internet connection , with end-users instantly gaining access to features such as advanced encryption , multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) and role-based access controls ( RBAC ).
Password Safe ’ s simplified SaaS deployment and onboarding processes mean faster time to value . The solution also comes with robust disaster-recovery and redundancy measures , ensuring high availability and business continuity for UAE customers , even in the event of localised disruptions or outages .
BeyondTrust also reiterated its commitment to flexibility and choice for customers . Existing on-premises Password Safe customers will not be required to migrate to a cloud setup . Instead , Password Safe offers a flexible option for those looking to streamline operations by offloading the infrastructure management aspect of the solution .
“ We understand that each customer is unique , which is why BeyondTrust offers tailored professional services to accommodate organisations of all sizes ,” explained Michael Byrnes , Director Solutions Engineering for the Middle East , Turkey and Africa , at BeyondTrust .
BeyondTrust Password Safe combines privileged password and session management to discover , manage and audit privileged-credentials activity . The solution enables control over privileged accounts , applications , SSH keys , cloud admin accounts and RPA , with a searchable audit trail that simplifies compliance and forensics .
“ As UAE organisations have digitised their environments , BeyondTrust has seen a spike in demand for fully managed SaaS solutions ,” Hathaway continued . “ That is why we decided to offer the cost and management benefits of cloud-native offerings , along with the added boons of compliance and data residency , and improved latency and scalability . This offering will empower UAE
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