What is the functionality of strongDM and how does it operate? strongDM is an advanced networking tool that enables companies to effectively manage and track employees’ access to their databases, clusters, servers, and web applications in an orderly manner. The strongDM network is composed of a local client, gateway, and configuration layer. The local client establishes a secure TCP connection by tunneling requests from users’ workstations to the gateway using TLS 1.2. Additionally, user authentication can be verified by redirecting their requests to a single sign-on (SSO) or identity provider. The local client in strongDM offers both command-line and graphical interfaces. The gateway acts as the network’s entry point and can be deployed using a DNS entry. Gateways have the capability to decrypt end-users’ security credentials and break down requests for auditing purposes. The configuration layer is where the Admin UI is located, allowing users to assign roles and permissions across servers, clusters, databases, and web applications. Finally, the configuration is sent to the local client and updated in real-time.
