goteleport

goteleport is a comprehensive infrastructure identity platform designed to modernize security for today's complex, multi-cloud environments. It addresses the core security challenges of growing infrastructure, sophisticated identity-based threats, and the emerging risks associated with AI agents. By replacing traditional access methods like VPNs and static credentials with an identity-based, zero-trust approach, goteleport enhances security without sacrificing developer velocity. It is trusted by leading technology companies like DoorDash, Nasdaq, and SumoLogic to protect their most critical systems.

The platform is built on the principle of "Infrastructure Identity," which unifies four key pillars: cryptographic identity for all entities (humans, machines, AI), zero-trust networking to encrypt all communications, short-lived privileges to grant ephemeral access on a task-by-task basis, and comprehensive security intelligence for governance and audit. This approach eliminates anonymous computing and ensures that every action is tied to a verifiable identity.

How to use goteleport

Using goteleport involves a streamlined workflow for both administrators and engineers:

1. Deployment: Deploy the goteleport platform, which can be self-hosted on-premises (including FIPS-compliant environments) or consumed as a cloud service.
2. Integration: Connect goteleport to your existing Single Sign-On (SSO) identity provider (e.g., Okta, Auth0, Azure AD) to serve as the single source of truth for user identities.
3. Define Policies: Administrators define role-based access controls (RBAC) that specify which users or machines can access which resources (e.g., specific servers, Kubernetes clusters, databases, or web apps) and under what conditions.
4. Request Access: Engineers initiate access requests through the goteleport client or web UI. Instead of using passwords or SSH keys, they log in with their SSO credentials.
5. Grant Access: Access is granted via short-lived, auto-expiring certificates. For sensitive resources, access can require an approval workflow integrated with tools like Slack or Jira.
6. Audit & Monitor: All access sessions are recorded and logged. Security teams can review detailed audit logs and session recordings to monitor for suspicious activity and ensure compliance with standards like SOC 2, FedRAMP, and HIPAA.

Core Features of goteleport

• Zero Trust Access: Eliminates the need for static credentials, passwords, and SSH keys by using short-lived certificates tied to identity.
• Unified Access Platform: Provides a single gateway for accessing all infrastructure, including SSH servers, Kubernetes clusters, databases (Postgres, MySQL, etc.), internal web applications, and Windows desktops.
• Machine & Workload Identity: Secures service-to-service communication (mTLS) and CI/CD pipelines by issuing identities to machines and workloads.
• Identity Governance & Security: Features robust access request workflows, identity hardening, and continuous monitoring of access paths to identify and mitigate risks like shadow access.
• AI Infrastructure Security: Secures interactions between Large Language Models (LLMs) and infrastructure data using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), ensuring AI agents have trusted, audited access.
• Comprehensive Auditing: Captures detailed audit logs and records interactive sessions for complete visibility, simplifying compliance and incident response.
• Passwordless Authentication: Leverages SSO and biometrics for a frictionless and highly secure authentication experience.

Use Cases for goteleport

goteleport is versatile and addresses numerous security and productivity challenges:

• VPN and Bastion Host Replacement: Modernize remote access for engineers, providing granular, audited access without the overhead and security risks of traditional VPNs.
• Privileged Access Management (PAM): Implement a modern PAM solution that enforces least privilege and provides full visibility into privileged sessions across all infrastructure.
• Database Access Control: Securely manage access to sensitive databases, eliminating shared credentials and providing per-session auditing.
• Kubernetes Security: Unify `kubectl` access across multiple clusters, enforcing RBAC and auditing all commands executed within the clusters.
• Compliance Automation: Streamline adherence to regulatory standards like SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and FedRAMP with comprehensive, immutable audit trails.
• Secure CI/CD Pipelines: Prevent credential leakage by providing machine IDs to automation tools and services, ensuring secure, automated access to infrastructure.

Advantages of goteleport

The primary advantages of adopting goteleport are the dual benefits of enhanced security and increased productivity. It significantly improves an organization's security posture by eliminating entire classes of vulnerabilities associated with static credentials and standing privileges. At the same time, it delights engineers by providing a simple, unified, and fast way to access the resources they need to do their jobs, removing friction and streamlining workflows. This combination allows businesses to innovate faster while maintaining a resilient and secure infrastructure.

Pricing and Plans

goteleport offers a flexible, usage-based pricing model. It has two main editions:

• goteleport Community Edition: An open-source, free version suitable for individuals and small companies (under 100 employees and $10M revenue). It includes core access features but has limitations compared to the Enterprise edition.
• goteleport Enterprise: The commercial offering for companies of all sizes, available as a cloud service or self-hosted. Pricing is based on a combination of metrics: Monthly Active Users (MAU), Machine/Workload Identities (MWI), and Teleport Protected Resources (TPR). Specific pricing is provided via a custom quote tailored to the organization's needs and deployment choice (Cloud, On-premises, FIPS, etc.).

To get accurate pricing, potential customers are encouraged to contact the goteleport sales team for a custom quote.