Speakers

• Eddie Glenn, Director, Product Marketing at Teleport
• Steven Martin, Specialist Solutions Engineer atTeleport

Eliminating Shadow Access: The Hidden Dangers of SSH and API Keys
Static credentials like SSH keys and API keys play a prominent role in managing modern infrastructure, automating tasks, and enabling software integration, but they also pose significant risks. These keys are often difficult to track, escape traditional monitoring tools, and can be easily exploited if stolen, leading to breaches, shadow access, and compliance issues.

This webinar uncovers the hidden vulnerabilities of static keys, including shadow access—a scenario where unauthorized or outdated keys provide invisible backdoor access to critical systems—and offers actionable strategies to mitigate risks and strengthen your security posture.

We uncover how static keys often escape the purview of traditional monitoring tools, leading to vulnerabilities such as credential sprawl, excessive privileges, and compliance violations. Viewers will gain insights into real-world breach examples where compromised SSH and API keys caused severe organizational damage, demonstrating the urgent need for modernized access controls.

We also explore actionable strategies to mitigate these risks, such as implementing short-lived certificates, enforcing least-privilege access, and adopting centralized access strategies. You’ll walk away with practical knowledge to improve your organization’s security posture and eliminate shadow access risks.

Who Should Watch:

• DevOps, Platform, and Infrastructure Architects, Leads, and Engineers
• Engineering Security and Cloud Security Managers and Engineers

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding shadow access and its impact on organizational security
• Real-world examples of breaches caused by static credentials
• Best practices for replacing static SSH and API keys with dynamic, identity-based solutions
• How to enhance visibility, auditability, and compliance for secure infrastructure access control