Boundary

Boundary is an identity-based access management tool that provides secure remote access to systems and applications. It enables privileged sessions for users and applications by leveraging user identity and role, ensuring that access is granted only to authorized individuals and services. This helps organizations reduce their attack surface by eliminating the need for direct network access to sensitive resources. Boundary is designed for developers, operations teams, and security professionals who need to manage and secure access to their infrastructure, whether it's in the cloud or on-premises. It simplifies the process of connecting to remote hosts and clouds, offering both a hosted cloud version (HCP Boundary) and a Community Edition. The tool integrates with existing identity providers and infrastructure-as-code practices, making it a flexible solution for various environments. Key benefits include enhanced security through identity-based access, automated onboarding of infrastructure resources via service discovery, and comprehensive session visibility with audit logs. This allows for better compliance, easier troubleshooting, and a more secure posture for remote operations.