StrongDM Reviews & Product Details

I like StrongDM's well-documented setup, which makes it easy to embed into existing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) infrastructure. I appreciate the strong support for automation and IaC-based provisioning, which simplifies the management of resources. The good logging and audit capabilities are helpful to fulfill audit and compliance requirements. Additionally, the support for nearly all modern resource types needed in a typical workflow is impressive. I find it relatively easy to set up, considering the number of things that need to be tuned. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Access to some AWS native resources like S3 buckets where each resource should be provisioned separately, would be great if it could be done similarly with tag based access like for other resource types. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

StrongDM makes access management simple and secure across databases, servers, and cloud tools. The setup process was straightforward, and onboarding has been smooth for both admins and developers. I also appreciate the centralized audit logs and fine-grained access controls, which save a lot of time and make it easier to manage permissions consistently. Overall, it feels like a reliable, scalable tool for modern teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SDM is not supported Azure Databricks onboarding with Entra Redirect and Login which is pure need for fintech services. Also the Azure storage account we are not also able to on board onto SDM.

If this is implemented then for fintech is a game changer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love StrongDM for its ease of use. Setting it up and configuring it was straightforward, and maintaining it has been easy too. The support team is first-class every time we've needed them, so we didn't have to hire a new resource to manage StrongDM. Instead, we integrated it into our workflows easily and quickly. The product is intuitive, making it easy for most users to learn how to use without issues. We only have one page of internal documentation, which answers almost all questions. I also like the admin workflows, which can be as simple or complex as needed. For critical workflows, we added PagerDuty alerting, ensuring timely actions. It was very easy to set up workflows according to our team’s requirements. Additionally, onboarding with StrongDM was one of the fastest vendor onboardings I've experienced, thanks to their helpful staff and the ability to automate adding resources, which significantly reduced overhead. The StrongDM employees and support staff are friendly and genuinely helpful, and it did pretty much everything we needed out of the box. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing StrongDM doesn't handle right now is credential rotation. We have the option to store secrets in a variety of secrets managers, including Azure Key Vault and other similar secrets managers, but there's no way to rotate a secret within systems like Active Directory or EntraID. We've had to manually rotate passwords and update secret stores or vaults, which we prefer to automate, especially with compliance requirements about rotation periods for secrets and passwords. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the great documentation and responsive support from StrongDM. The tool itself solves a big problem for us by providing control over data store access. I appreciate having a tool that values support and long-term relationships, which is important as we intend to spread the use of the technology widely. The initial setup was also easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the UI could be more intuitive and visually appealing. A better user experience for the desktop app would be great. Adding features like a list and grid view, a dark mode view, and icons related to the type of resource to access would make it nicer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

StrongDM allows us to reduce credential sprawl and simplify the onboarding of new servers and staff. As with any security solution, users don't like friction or having to change how they work. However, StrongDM allows our engineers to continue using the same tools as they have always used with the added security benefits of MFA and JIT access.

Whenever we have experienced an issue, support have been proactive in responding and are always keen to help us find a solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the documentation site navigation can be tricky to navigate. I think the information is there, but I find myself going through a search engine to get to it.

Including CI/CD and machine access without having to purchase extra licences would be nice to see. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how StrongDM helps us securely manage and control access to critical infrastructures like databases and servers. It enforces least-privilege access, eliminates shared credentials, and provides centralized auditing and visibility. I appreciate that the deployment cycle is short and pretty straightforward. The architecture is non-complicated, and it reduces dependency on servers. The initial setup was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Operationalizing StrongDM can be improved. We need to have accelerators to streamline the operational processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find StrongDM incredibly valuable for resource discovery and managing access within our organization. The software significantly enhances our security by ensuring each access to resources is meticulously audited and tracked. This level of security helps us stand confidently with compliance auditing requirements. Additionally, StrongDM provides a better understanding of our Google Cloud Platform (GCP) infrastructure, which has been extremely beneficial in maintaining efficient operations and ensuring that our team has just-in-time access to necessary resources. The ease of managing access and the clarity provided by the compliance audit reports streamline our workflow. Overall, StrongDM's role in improving security makes it a crucial component of our infrastructure management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find it frustrating that StrongDM currently does not have the feature to pull HR information directly from the HR system and relies on Okta. This would be more efficient and make StrongDM a more reliable source of truth regarding employment information. Additionally, the RBAC binding process for cluster management is a manual task, and I would appreciate an automated option that allows people to request to be added to groups through StrongDM, especially for specific namespaces. The initial setup posed challenges, mainly due to networking and firewall rules. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how StrongDM makes it easy to securely connect to private resources without needing complex VPN setups or multiple credentials. It saves time, improves productivity, and ensures secure access with minimal hassle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the admin portal can be a bit slow to load, but aside from that, my overall experience has been very positive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find StrongDM very easy to use and user-friendly. It allows our team members to log in to servers without having to leverage their personal accounts, providing a secure way to access our servers. I like how it helps us access servers without revealing personal information, which could be exploited by hackers. This provides us peace of mind in accessing our servers securely. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I find StrongDM extremely user-friendly, which makes managing privileged access a seamless experience. The certificate authentication feature enhances security and reduces the risk of unauthorized access, giving me additional peace of mind. I am pleased with the gateway installation process, which is well-structured and contributes to the solution's effectiveness in managing server access. Additionally, I appreciate how easy the initial setup of StrongDM is, allowing me to get started quickly and efficiently without any complications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the client-based setup of StrongDM somewhat inconvenient. It requires installing the SDM client for accessing target resources, which may add an unnecessary step in my workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.