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A Unified Path to Privileged Access Security With Keeper and CDW

See how Keeper helps you manage privileged access through one cloud platform and how CDW guides you from planning to deployment with a practical, security-first approach.

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Managing privileged access often means juggling separate tools for passwords, sessions and secrets. That creates gaps in visibility and adds work for already busy IT teams. Keeper brings these functions together in one cloud-based platform designed around zero-trust and zero-knowledge principles.

With a single interface, you can manage privileged access management, enterprise password management, secrets management and endpoint privilege controls. This approach helps reduce the friction that comes with point solutions while keeping access policies consistent across environments.

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Addressing Everyday Security Challenges

Many organizations still struggle to track who has access to critical systems. Manual credential processes, standing privileges and non-human identities make that problem harder as environments grow. Keeper is built to give you clearer insight into privileged accounts and how they’re used.

That visibility supports stronger audit readiness and helps reduce the chance of credential misuse. It also supports secure access for remote staff and third parties without adding unnecessary steps for users.

Where the Value Shows Up

A unified view across human and non-human identities gives you more confidence in how access is granted and reviewed. Adaptive controls let you apply context-aware policies across sessions and workloads. Because Keeper is cloud-native, deployment is fast and scales as your needs change.

Some industries see especially strong benefits. Financial services teams gain help with audits and compliance reviews. Healthcare and public sector organizations support regulatory requirements with secure access aligned to zero trust models, including FedRAMP and GovRAMP High authorization.

What Implementation Looks Like

Keeper runs as a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform with no on-prem infrastructure. Your users only need a modern browser or app, and it integrates with common identity providers like Entra ID and Okta for single sign-on (SSO) and System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM) provisioning.

For session management and credential rotation, a lightweight gateway is installed in each managed environment. Endpoint privilege controls use a small agent on Windows, Linux or macOS devices. Premium support can help if you’re migrating from another tool or rolling out SSO.

Why Work With CDW and Keeper

CDW collaborates with Keeper to help you connect security goals to practical next steps. Through co-selling and shared technical resources, CDW supports both enterprise and mid-market teams as they plan and deploy privileged access solutions. You get guidance that fits your environment and room to expand as needs change.

Talk with your CDW account manager to see how Keeper fits into your access security plans and what a modern approach could look like for your team.