IAM workflows with device identity
Your IAM solution authenticates the user, but doesn't verify the device they're logging in from. Smallstep closes this gap by adding device identity to your authentication flows—ensuring only trusted, company-approved devices can access critical resources such as SaaS apps, SSH, VPNs, cloud consoles, and production infrastructure.
Eliminate the risk of unverified devices
Most IAM solutions authenticate users but still allow access from unmanaged, unpatched, or compromised endpoints. MFA alone can’t stop attackers using stolen credentials on unauthorized devices. Without verifying device identity, compromised passwords remain a critical vulnerability, creating significant blind spots in your security posture. Smallstep eliminates this gap by ensuring every login is from a trusted, approved device.
Add Zero Trust protection for every app and endpoint
IAM effectively secures apps and cloud services—but what about Git, SSH, VPNs, and APIs? Smallstep extends strong device identity verification to every resource your engineers rely on, ensuring comprehensive security across your infrastructure.
Stronger security, no extra steps for users
Smallstep integrates seamlessly with Okta and Entra ID as an external IdP, verifying device identity behind the scenes before allowing login. Unauthorized devices never get past the sign-in screen. Users continue logging in exactly as before—no extra prompts, just enhanced protection through transparent device checks.
Block session hijacking, phishing & replay attacks
IAM solutions typically don't verify where credentials are being used—leaving you vulnerable if attackers steal session cookies or tokens. Smallstep integrates with your MDM (Jamf, Intune, etc.) to bind authentication directly to trusted devices, blocking replay attacks, token theft, and unauthorized endpoints before they can even attempt access.
Lock down critical endpoints
Smallstep ensures only authorized, hardware-attested devices can securely access critical resources, including:
- SaaS Apps: Okta, Google Workspace, Salesforce
- SSH & Git: GitHub, internal servers
- Cloud Consoles: AWS, GCP, Azure
- VPN & ZTNA: Tailscale, Zscaler, Cloudflare Access
- Production Systems: CI/CD pipelines, database clusters
...and much more.
Smallstep + IAM
Learn more about the platform
The Smallstep platform helps mitigate numerous cybersecurity threats – from phishing to advanced hardware attacks – without impacting end-user workflows.
Enforce device identity everywhere
Whether you’re working towards a compliance standard, closing gaps in policy enforcement, or preventing nation-state attacks, our team is here to show you how Smallstep can help.