Keeper Connection Manager
Privileged access management (PAM) software
Identity management software
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What is Keeper Connection Manager
Keeper Connection Manager is a privileged access management tool for brokering and auditing access to infrastructure sessions such as SSH, RDP, VNC, and database connections. It targets IT operations and security teams that need to control how administrators and third parties connect to servers and other managed systems. The product emphasizes credential-less session launch (credentials are not exposed to end users) and centralized session recording and logging. It is typically deployed as part of the broader Keeper security platform for secrets and access governance.
Credential-less session brokering
Keeper Connection Manager can proxy remote sessions so users do not directly view or copy privileged credentials. This reduces the risk of credential leakage through clipboard use, local password stores, or shared documents. It also supports enforcing access through a controlled entry point rather than direct network access to targets.
Session recording and audit trails
The product provides centralized logging and session recording for supported protocols, which helps with investigations and compliance evidence. Administrators can review who connected, when, and what actions occurred during a session. This aligns with common PAM requirements for monitoring privileged activity rather than only managing passwords.
Broad protocol coverage for admins
It supports common administrative connection types (for example SSH and RDP) and can extend to other remote access use cases such as databases and web-based sessions depending on configuration. This allows teams to standardize access workflows across heterogeneous environments. It can reduce the need for separate tools for different connection types when a single brokered approach is acceptable.
Not a full IAM suite
Although it supports access control concepts, it is not primarily an identity provider and does not replace core identity lifecycle management, directory services, or SSO/MFA platforms. Organizations typically still need separate identity management tooling for provisioning, federation, and workforce authentication. Fit depends on how much identity governance is required beyond privileged session control.
PAM depth varies by use case
Some PAM programs require advanced capabilities such as just-in-time privilege elevation, endpoint privilege management, or deep integration with ticketing and change workflows. Connection brokering and recording address a major portion of PAM, but may not cover every privileged access scenario out of the box. Buyers should validate coverage for their specific privileged workflows (admins, DevOps, vendors, and break-glass).
Deployment and integration effort
Implementing a session broker typically requires network, target system, and policy configuration to ensure all privileged access routes are enforced. Integrations with directories, SIEM, and existing access processes can add setup time and operational overhead. Teams should plan for ongoing administration of roles, target inventories, and audit retention.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Keeper Connection Manager (self-hosted container) | Included with KeeperPAM license (pricing not listed on public pricing page) | Agentless remote-access gateway (RDP/SSH/VNC/DBs/K8s), session recording, RBAC; deployed self-hosted via Docker. See Keeper docs. |
| KeeperPAM (Privileged Access Management) | Pricing not publicly listed on pricing page / contact sales or buy flow required | Cloud-based PAM platform that includes Connection Manager when licensed; KeeperPAM requires a minimum purchase and supports a free trial. |
Seller details
Keeper Security, Inc.
Chicago, IL, USA
2011
Private
https://www.keepersecurity.com/
https://x.com/keepersecurity
https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeper-security-inc-/
