Smallstep Platform vs. BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access

Smallstep is a certificate management and device identity platform that helps organizations automate encryption, authentication, and access control across devices, users, and workloads. It provides a unified approach to establishing digital trust using cryptographic certificates rather than passwords or shared secrets. Smallstep is designed for IT, security, and DevOps teams that manage distributed infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.

Privileged Remote Access (PRA) eliminates the risks inherent in remote access solutions dependent on VPNs and RDP. PRA delivers seamless, just-in-time access through encrypted tunnels to IT and OT systems. Each connection is brokered by the BeyondTrust platform, ensuring a zero-trust approach that grants the least amount of privilege necessary. By providing least-privileged access on demand, you can streamline operations, while reducing your attack surface and administrative overhead.