BastionZero

BastionZero is a cloud-delivered remote access and privileged access security platform for infrastructure and developer environments.

• Zero-trust infrastructure access for servers, containers, databases, and Kubernetes across cloud and on-premises (on-prem) environments
• Agent-based and agentless access controls that remove direct network reachability to targets
• Native integration with identity providers and multi-factor authentication for user and machine access
• Policy-based access workflows for DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and security teams to manage just-in-time and role-based access
• Session management, logging, and visibility to support Security Operations (SecOps) and compliance requirements

More About BastionZero

BastionZero provides remote access and privileged access controls for infrastructure targets such as Linux and Windows servers, Kubernetes clusters, databases, and other cloud resources (access management / zero-trust security). Its platform is delivered as a cloud service and is designed to enforce zero-trust access patterns, where users and machines authenticate through identity providers and policies instead of direct network-level trust.

The platform commonly sits between users or automation tools and infrastructure endpoints, using protocols such as Secure Shell (SSH), Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), database protocols, and Kubernetes APIs (infrastructure access security). BastionZero applies policy checks and identity verification before brokering connections, which can reduce the need for traditional VPNs, static bastion hosts, or direct network exposure of infrastructure resources.

BastionZero integrates with enterprise identity providers and Single Sign-On (SSO) platforms (identity and access management) to centralize authentication and authorization. This allows organizations to align infrastructure access with existing identity governance practices, such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication. Policies can be configured to enforce who can access which targets, under what conditions, and with what level of privilege, including Just-In-Time Access (JIT) scenarios.

From an architectural perspective, BastionZero uses a control-plane model in which administrators define policies, onboard targets, and manage users from a central console (cloud security management). Access flows are designed so that users do not need direct network-level connectivity to infrastructure; instead, connections are brokered and authorized through the platform, with cryptographic controls and tamper-resistant mechanisms presented in the company’s technical materials.

For enterprises and institutional environments, BastionZero is positioned as an alternative or complement to VPNs, traditional jump hosts, and legacy Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools (zero-trust network access / PAM). It is typically used by DevOps, platform engineering, SRE, and security teams to manage operational access to production, staging, and development systems while maintaining auditability.

The platform also provides session visibility and logging for security and compliance use cases (security operations / audit and compliance). Session metadata and command activity can be recorded and exported to observability or Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, supporting incident response workflows and regulatory requirements related to privileged access monitoring.

Within an enterprise technology directory, BastionZero aligns with categories such as Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA), PAM, infrastructure access management for DevOps, and cloud security. Its focus is on securing access paths to compute, database, and Kubernetes environments without requiring application changes or extensive network re-architecture.