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The Leostream Platform includes a new service and third-party status for managing and securing resources accessed by external contractors, service providers and non-employees.

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Leostream Remote Desktop Access Platform now includes a new service for companies that need to manage and secure resources that are accessed by third parties—such as external contractors, service providers and other non-employees—with third-party privileged status.

Third-party users often require access to an organisation's infrastructure for IT-related tasks, to collaborate with internal employees, or to perform outsourced assignments. The Leostream Privileged Remote Access service addresses the most difficult aspect of giving remote access to vendors, freelancers and external stakeholders – how to secure data, applications and infrastructure, while maintaining productivity and a consistent experience.

From Control to Security

The Leostream Privileged Remote Access service features functionality that emphasises control, security and visibility for organisations. Its foundation is managing remote access to resources based on the user's identity and function, a process in which Leostream has more than 20 years of experience. Administrators can use the Leostream service to grant external parties as much or as little access as is required by their role, limit access by date and time and automatically revoke access as required.

Regarding security, the Leostream service is based on zero-trust principles according to the user, workload and hours of operation. After access is granted, corporate resources are further secured by giving external users a dedicated username/password to log into Leostream, without knowing the username/password for the corporate desktop they are logging into.

Through the Leostream service, users can connect with nearly any hardware, device and OS including Windows, Linux, macOS, ChromeOS, Android and iOS. The Leostream in-browser desktop viewer requires no agent software to be installed on corporate resources and does not rely on installing software on vendor devices.

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Virtual private networks (VPNs) are frustrating for end users, constrain performance, and introduce security holes. Leostream sidesteps VPNs in favour of a straightforward gateway that programmatically (according to pre-arranged permissions) opens and closes access to the specific resources that users are empowered to see and use.

Tracking, Audits and Reporting

Administrators can also use Leostream to record sessions and create comprehensive logs of remote access. High-level reporting can track third-party login and resource usage, monitor for anomalous activity, and check that policies are enforced.

"Granting third-party access is a necessary feature of most modern business environments, but tight controls are essential so that corporate resources are only shared with authorized individuals and under robust security frameworks," said Karen Gondoly, Leostream CEO. "The Leostream Privileged Remote Access service is a practical way to work effectively with outside contractors, freelancers and service providers and gives users the tools to control remote access, ensure third parties get what they need, and reduce the substantial risk of alternative means of access."

The Leostream Privileged Remote Access service controls and secures third-party access to sensitive corporate resources. The standalone Software-as-a-Service simplifies the on-boarding of vendors and external contractors, and the Leostream Gateway gives just-in-time remote access. The Leostream service helps organisations manage and audit vendor access with strict authentication, least privilege access control, and session recording for complete vendor accountability. leostream.com