Securing Privileged Access
Blackfort Privileged Access Bridge
Manage and record privileged access to systems securely — without VPN, without agents, without compromise.
Privileged access — by administrators, service providers, and automated processes — is the most frequent cause of serious security incidents. The Blackfort Privileged Access Bridge brings control, transparency, and security to privileged access, without requiring complex VPN infrastructure or agents on target systems.
Core Capabilities
Agentless Architecture
No software needs to be installed on target systems. The Bridge acts as a transparent gateway — proxying SSH, RDP, database connections, and web console access without modifying the target.
Session Recording
All privileged sessions are recorded — screen content, keystrokes, commands, file transfers, and clipboard activity. Recordings are cryptographically signed and stored immutably.
Just-in-Time Access
Privileged credentials are issued only for the duration of an approved session and revoked immediately afterwards. No permanent admin accounts, no standing access, no credential sprawl.
Multi-Vendor Support
Supports SSH, RDP, HTTPS management consoles, database clients (MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL), and cloud management portals — across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
Typical Use Cases
- Secure external vendor and contractor access
- Privileged access management for IT administrators
- Just-in-time access for cloud environments
- Audit-ready session documentation for compliance
- Automated credential rotation and vault integration
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Privileged access management is an explicit requirement under ISO 27001 (A.9.2 – User access management, A.9.4 – System and application access control), NIS2 (Art. 21 – access controls and privileged access), DORA (Art. 9 – ICT security), and GDPR Art. 32 (technical security measures). The Privileged Access Bridge provides the documented access control and session recording evidence demanded by auditors and regulators — without requiring agents on every target system.
Real-World Scenarios
Machine manufacturer with 12 external service providers
A machine manufacturer grants 12 external service providers access to production control systems for maintenance. Without the Bridge, each provider uses a shared VPN credential — accountability is impossible. With the Bridge, each provider authenticates individually, every session is recorded, and access is automatically revoked after the maintenance window.
KRITIS operator with NIS2 privileged access obligations
A critical infrastructure operator must demonstrate to the supervisory authority that privileged access to critical systems is controlled and logged. The Bridge provides session recordings, access logs, and compliance reports ready for submission — covering both IT and OT system access.
MSP managing 30 customer environments
A managed service provider manages 30 customer environments with different access credentials. The Bridge provides a centralised access gateway with per-customer session isolation, credential vaulting, and audit trail — enabling customers to independently review what their MSP has done in their environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Bridge require changes to target systems?
No. The Bridge is agentless — it proxies connections at the network level without installing software on target systems. Existing SSH, RDP, and database configurations remain unchanged.
How does Just-in-Time access work?
Before a privileged session starts, the user or automated process requests access through the Bridge. The Bridge issues a time-limited credential, records the session, and revokes the credential automatically when the session ends or the time window expires. Permanent admin accounts are replaced by time-bound access.
Can the Bridge integrate with our existing identity provider?
Yes. The Bridge integrates with SAML 2.0, OIDC, and LDAP/Active Directory for authentication. MFA enforcement is configurable per user group or target system class.
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