Pomerium is an "identity-aware proxy" that aims to disrupt the VPN industry. Pomerium works on just about any device, providing remote access management solutions for individuals to enterprise-level companies. Pomerium works as a SASE solution that allows users to manage the authentication and authorization of any internal or third-party application. Essentially, Pomerium adds SSO capabilities to just about any application. However, if you're looking for a more robust way to manage access to databases and Kubernetes clusters, Pomerium might not be the best solution for your needs. This blog post will take a look at a few Pomerium alternatives and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Pomerium is a SASE management solution that works in on-premise and cloud environments. Pomerium provides remote access and authentication through a standardized interface to simplify the secure access process to critical infrastructure and applications. Pomerium predominantly acts as an SSO for internal and external applications and eliminates the need for a VPN. Pomerium provides user identity access to any application and works with a variety of third-party providers.
Delinea is a control plane to manage and monitor access to databases, servers, and Kubernetes. Their zero trust model means instead of distributing access across a combination of VPN, individual database credentials, and SSH keys, Delinea unifies user management in your existing SSO (Google, Onelogin, Duo, Okta, SAML, etc...) and keeps the underlying credentials hidden. Neither credentials nor keys are accessible by end users. Because Delinea deconstructs every protocol, it also logs all database queries, complete SSH and RDP sessions, and kubectl activity.
Delinea offers simple pricing, including support for all resource types.
Tailscale is a zero-configuration virtual private cloud that builds secure networks for WireGuard-encrypted traffic. Tailscale replaces traditional VPNs with a coordination node that acts as a control plane to manage keys and identities. This allows you to create a secure network between cloud resources without the need for firewall configuration changes.
Tailscale is open-source software that scales from single users to enterprise environments in a way that is secure and easy to implement. It integrates with your existing identity provider, making it easy to enforce multi-factor authentication and off-board users who no longer need access.
Perimeter 81 is a cloud-based Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform that provides centralized access to local networks, applications, and cloud resources. The company takes a security-first approach and aims to disrupt the VPN industry by offering a simple and scalable network access alternative for organizations of all sizes.
Businesses use Perimeter 81 to secure their remote workforce. IT Admins can build multiple groups and control team permissions using an intuitive user interface. The software then integrates with popular security information and event management (SIEM) tools to help you monitor and log network activity and protect your company’s resources.