JumpCloud – Fewer tools, stronger security

Fewer tools, stronger security – how JumpCloud simplifies Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Is more always better when it comes to security tools? At first glance, the answer seems obvious – as threats grow, the need for increasingly specialized solutions appears justified. Yet the reality in many IT teams tells a different story: fragmented security environments often create more problems than they solve.

Nearly half of small and medium-sized businesses point to so-called tool sprawl – the unchecked growth of security tools – as their biggest cybersecurity challenge. Each new solution, whether for endpoint protection, cloud posture management, or network security, brings its own interface, integration requirements, and data silos. The result is not just increased operational complexity, but also new vulnerabilities.

This issue becomes especially clear in the case of Privileged Access Management (PAM). When PAM functions as a standalone system, rather than enhancing security, it often introduces more complexity, higher costs, and growing frustration for IT teams.

JumpCloud + VaultOne: a strategic approach to PAM

At JumpCloud, this challenge was taken seriously. The acquisition of VaultOne wasn’t just about adding another product to the portfolio. It was a deliberate step toward integrating advanced PAM capabilities directly into a platform that already handles identity, device, and access management. The result is a solution that simplifies security instead of making it more complex.

Why does it matter?

Unified visibility and control – All actions, access, and configurations are visible through a single console. IT gains clear insight into who accessed what and when—without jumping between different tools.

Fewer integrations, fewer errors – Moving away from isolated PAM deployments reduces complexity and lowers the risk of misconfigurations. IT teams can operate faster and more efficiently.

Zero Trust in action – The principle of least privilege takes on new strength when PAM is built around identity rather than devices or locations. This enables full control over access based on context.

Scalability without the overhead – From basic password management to full-scale PAM, everything grows with the organization—without the need for separate, costly systems.