CA Technologies PAM Virtual Appliance with FIPS
Secure privileged access management with the CA Technologies PAM Virtual Appliance, ensuring FIPS 140-2 compliance for your critical systems.
- FIPS 140-2 Compliance: Meets stringent federal information processing standards for cryptographic modules.
- Virtual Appliance Deployment: Enables flexible deployment within your existing virtualized infrastructure.
- Privileged Access Control: Grants granular control over administrative access to sensitive systems and data.
- Enhanced Security Posture: Reduces the attack surface by managing and monitoring privileged accounts effectively.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The CA Technologies PAM Virtual Appliance with FIPS is a software license that enables robust privileged access management capabilities, specifically designed to meet FIPS 140-2 compliance requirements. This license unlocks advanced features for controlling, monitoring, and securing access to critical IT resources, ensuring that only authorized personnel can perform sensitive operations.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market organizations who are responsible for maintaining security and compliance. It integrates into existing virtual environments, providing a centralized platform for managing privileged credentials and sessions, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
- FIPS 140-2 Certified: Ensures cryptographic operations meet government security standards.
- Virtual Deployment Flexibility: Installs on common hypervisors, simplifying integration.
- Centralized Credential Management: Securely stores and rotates privileged account passwords.
- Session Monitoring and Recording: Provides audit trails and visibility into privileged activities.
- Policy-Based Access Control: Enforces granular permissions for privileged users and applications.
This FIPS-compliant virtual appliance license offers enterprise-grade privileged access security tailored for the operational needs and budgets of growing businesses.
What This Enables
Enable FIPS 140-2 Compliant Access Control
Enable teams to manage privileged accounts and sessions with cryptographic modules certified to FIPS 140-2 standards. Streamline compliance reporting and reduce the risk of regulatory penalties for data security requirements.
virtualized environments, regulated industries, security-conscious organizations, federal contractors
Secure Privileged Credentials in Virtual Deployments
Automate the secure storage, rotation, and management of privileged credentials within your virtual infrastructure. Protect against credential theft and unauthorized access by enforcing strong password policies and access controls.
cloud-native applications, hybrid cloud deployments, multi-cloud environments, data center consolidation
Monitor and Audit Privileged User Activity
Streamline the monitoring of all privileged user sessions, capturing detailed activity logs and session recordings. Provide IT and security teams with the visibility needed to detect and respond to suspicious behavior in real-time.
IT operations management, security information and event management (SIEM) integration, compliance auditing, incident response planning
Key Features
FIPS 140-2 Validated Cryptography
Ensures that sensitive data and communications are protected using government-approved cryptographic algorithms, meeting stringent compliance mandates.
Virtual Appliance Deployment
Allows for rapid deployment and integration into existing VMware or Hyper-V environments, reducing hardware costs and simplifying infrastructure management.
Privileged Session Management
Provides real-time monitoring and recording of privileged sessions, offering complete visibility and accountability for all administrative actions.
Automated Credential Vaulting
Securely stores and automatically rotates privileged account passwords, eliminating hardcoded credentials and reducing the risk of compromise.
Granular Access Control Policies
Enables administrators to define and enforce precise access rules based on user, resource, and context, minimizing the attack surface.
Industry Applications
Government & Public Sector
This service directly addresses the stringent FIPS 140-2 compliance requirements mandated for federal agencies and contractors handling sensitive information.
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions must adhere to strict data security regulations like PCI DSS and SOX, making FIPS-compliant privileged access management crucial for protecting sensitive customer data and financial transactions.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage highly sensitive patient data (PHI) and are subject to HIPAA regulations, requiring robust security measures and auditable access controls for privileged systems.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and manufacturing networks often contain critical infrastructure and proprietary data, necessitating secure privileged access to prevent operational disruptions and intellectual property theft.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FIPS 140-2 compliance?
FIPS 140-2 is a US government standard that specifies the security requirements for cryptographic modules. Compliance ensures that the encryption and security functions used by the software meet rigorous federal guidelines, often required for government contracts and sensitive data handling.
Can this virtual appliance be deployed on any hypervisor?
The virtual appliance is typically designed for deployment on major hypervisors such as VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. Specific version compatibility should be confirmed based on your environment.
How does this license differ from a perpetual license?
This is a subscription license, meaning it is valid for a defined term, typically one year. Subscription licenses often include ongoing support and updates as part of the agreement, providing continuous access to the latest features and security patches.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.