Softcat Limited

CyberArk Privilege Cloud - SaaS

Privileged account secure storage
Rotation of privileged account credentials
Isolation of privileged sessions using jump servers
Recording of privileged sessions
Proxying of privileged sessions from desktops
Audit of all privileged account access
Multi-factor authentication
Role-based access to defined privileged credentials

Features

• Protection of privileged accounts from external threats or rogue insiders
• Secure access to infrastructure using privileged accounts
• Full audit trail and recording of all access
• Accountability for all privileged account activity

Benefits

• privileged account management

£1,260 a unit a year

Service documents

• Pricing document

  ODS

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

276950213284208

Contact

Charles Harrison
01628 403403
psitq@softcat.com

Service scope

• Service constraints: Windows 2012/2016 Server; Quad core processer; Min 8GB RAM; Min 80GB available disk space; This is required for the cloud connector server
• System requirements:
  • Windows 2012/2016 Server
  • Quad core processer
  • Min 8GB RAM
  • Min 80GB available disk space
  • This is required for the cloud connector server

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: 1 Hour
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: Yes
• Online ticketing support accessibility: WCAG 2.1 AA or EN 301 549
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Web chat support: No
• Onsite support: Yes, at extra cost
• Support levels: 24x7 Helpdesk support; Professional Services for deployment and post-installation modifications; Technical Account Management as an ongoing service; Free Customer Success assistance to guide the PAM Program
• Support available to third parties: Yes

Onboarding and offboarding

• Getting started: CyberArk provides detailed documentation on the CyberArk Docs site. CyberArk and it's partners can also provide Professional Services to new and existing customers for this purpose.
• Service documentation: Yes
• Documentation formats:
  • HTML
  • PDF
  • Other
• Other documentation formats: Ocassionally documentation/training may be PowerPoint slide decks or Video
• End-of-contract data extraction: Data is made available upon request.
• End-of-contract process: After a specified period of time the tenant and the data is holds it deleted from the cloud service.

Using the service

• Web browser interface: Yes
• Using the web interface: Users can use the web interface to authenticate themselves and access a CyberArk PAS deployment, retrieve credentials, initiate privileged sessions, and view audit records and recordings.
• Web interface accessibility standard: WCAG 2.1 AA or EN 301 549
• Web interface accessibility testing: None
• API: Yes
• What users can and can't do using the API: Users can add, retrieve, modify or remove privileged credentials from the service as well as recover access logs, recordings and other associated metadata
• API automation tools:
  • Ansible
  • Chef
  • OpenStack
  • SaltStack
  • Terraform
  • Puppet
• API documentation: Yes
• API documentation formats:
  • Open API (also known as Swagger)
  • Other
• Command line interface: No

Scaling

• Scaling available: Yes
• Scaling type: Automatic
• Independence of resources: Each customer is provisioned a single tenant separated by schema to ensure security and continuity of tenant. Tenants are hosted on an AWS cloud service which scales with demand. CyberArk makes use of 3 availability zones in AWS to ensure uptime. In addition, users can be segregated into sets based on their demands, each set is a discrete instance with associated resource.
• Usage notifications: Yes
• Usage reporting:
  • Email
  • Other
• Other usage reporting: Account Manager

Analytics

• Infrastructure or application metrics: Yes
• Metrics types: Other
• Other metrics: Service status
• Reporting types: Real-time dashboards

Resellers

• Supplier type: Reseller (no extras)
• Organisation whose services are being resold: CyberArk

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Other security clearance
• Government security clearance: Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

Asset protection

• Knowledge of data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Data storage and processing locations: Other locations
• User control over data storage and processing locations: Yes
• Datacentre security standards: Supplier-defined controls
• Penetration testing frequency: At least once a year
• Penetration testing approach: In-house
• Protecting data at rest: Encryption of all physical media
• Data sanitisation process: Yes
• Data sanitisation type:
  • Explicit overwriting of storage before reallocation
  • Deleted data can’t be directly accessed
• Equipment disposal approach: Complying with a recognised standard, for example CSA CCM v.30, CAS (Sanitisation) or ISO/IEC 27001

Backup and recovery

• Backup and recovery: Yes
• What’s backed up: Privileged accounts and associated audit logs, recordings, and metadata.
• Backup controls: Users can take point in time backups of policy and configuration as data exports. All other aspects of backup are controlled by the vendor.
• Datacentre setup: Multiple datacentres with disaster recovery
• Scheduling backups: Supplier controls the whole backup schedule
• Backup recovery:
  • Users can recover backups themselves, for example through a web interface
  • Users contact the support team

Data-in-transit protection

• Data protection between buyer and supplier networks:
  • Private network or public sector network
  • Other
• Other protection between networks: Communication between the customer's environment and the Privilege Cloud platform is conducted through a secure VPN protocol proprietary to CyberArk.
• Data protection within supplier network: Other
• Other protection within supplier network: CyberArk proprietary VPN protocol

Availability and resilience

• Guaranteed availability: CyberArk is committed to a service availability SLA of 99.95% for Privilege Cloud SaaS.; In the event CyberArk does not meet the Availability Commitment, Customer shall be eligible to receive a credit (“Service Credit”). Service Credits are calculated as a percentage of the pro-rated monthly subscription fee paid to CyberArk for the affected SaaS Product for the Subscription Term in which the Unavailability occurred, and based on the actual Uptime Percentage
• Approach to resilience: Deployed on an AWS platform and resides in three different Availability Zones (AZ), in case of outages in one of the AZ data-centres. Each AZ includes the application and all the supported entities that are required for the proper functionality of the solution, and monitoring.
• Outage reporting: Public dashboard and Email Alert

Identity and authentication

• User authentication:
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Identity federation with existing provider (for example Google apps)
  • Other
• Other user authentication: CyberArk supports and recommends integration with an existing user directory, e.g. Active Directory, as well as the use of a multi-factor authentication solution that supports either the RADIUS or SAML protocol for access to the solution.
• Access restrictions in management interfaces and support channels: Management interface is controlled by RBAC. Support access with CyberArk requires users to be registered and also take have completed training and passed the Defender exam.
• Access restriction testing frequency: At least every 6 months
• Management access authentication:
  • 2-factor authentication
  • Identity federation with existing provider (for example Google Apps)
  • Other
• Description of management access authentication: In the same way as user access is authenticated - Users can access using the PVWA, the REST API and also via PSM or PSM/P and in addition users can use CyberArk in built authentication.
• Devices users manage the service through: Directly from any device which may also be used for normal business (for example web browsing or viewing external email)

Audit information for users

• Access to user activity audit information: Users have access to real-time audit information
• How long user audit data is stored for: User-defined
• Access to supplier activity audit information: Users have access to real-time audit information
• How long supplier audit data is stored for: User-defined
• How long system logs are stored for: User-defined

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: The Standards Institute Israel
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 14/03/2023
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: N/A
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: Yes
• CSA STAR accreditation date: 21/07/2021
• CSA STAR certification level: Level 1: CSA STAR Self-Assessment
• What the CSA STAR doesn’t cover: N/A
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: No
• Other security certifications: Yes
• Any other security certifications:
  • ISO 9001
  • Common Criteria
  • NISA Certified
  • VPAT 508
  • FIPS 140-2
  • NIST 800
  • SOC2 certified

Security governance

• Named board-level person responsible for service security: Yes
• Security governance certified: Yes
• Security governance standards: ISO/IEC 27001
• Information security policies and processes: CyberArk has the following additional accreditations: ISO 9001, Common Criteria, NISA Certified, VPAT 508, FIPS 140-2, NIST 800 & SOC2 certified.

Operational security

• Configuration and change management standard: Supplier-defined controls
• Configuration and change management approach: Supplier-defined controls
• Vulnerability management type: Supplier-defined controls
• Vulnerability management approach: As opposed to other cloud service providers who only provide a service but use 3rd-party technologies, CyberArk developed all the technologies it uses from scratch and only uses standard servers and routers (no 3rd-party technologies). This allows much more flexibility and rapid reaction to new threats and attack vectors as we do not have to wait for updates and patches – we do them ourselves immediately. In order to fight todays sophisticated and constantly changing attack patterns we have CyberArk’s 24x7 SOC - manned with security experts that can handle any attack in real time.
• Protective monitoring type: Supplier-defined controls
• Protective monitoring approach: Available on request
• Incident management type: Supplier-defined controls
• Incident management approach: We have defined process of incident response and an incident response team whose responsibilities include: Analysis of the security issue risk (based on Severity Matrix and CVSS), remediation and recommendation. SLA of handling the issue according to the risk level. In case the decision is to fix, the fix is like any standard feature\bug development, including validation (QA) and automation. Security bulletin - in case a security issue found risky, and requires patch, we have a mechanism of publishing "security bulleting" to our customers. This bulletin contains explanation of the issue, and mitigation steps (including patch if needed).

Secure development

• Approach to secure software development best practice: Conforms to a recognised standard, but self-assessed

Separation between users

• Virtualisation technology used to keep applications and users sharing the same infrastructure apart: No

Energy efficiency

• Energy-efficient datacentres: Yes
• Description of energy efficient datacentres: CyberArk SaaS solutions are hosted on AWS. ; AWS is continuously working to increase the efficiency of our facilities, and our scale allows us to achieve higher resource utilization and efficiency than typical on-premises data centres. When possible, we incorporate direct evaporative technology for cooling our data centres, reducing energy and water consumption. During cooler months, outside air is directly supplied to the data centre without using any water. During the hottest months of the year, outside air is cooled through an evaporative process using water before being pushed into the server rooms, and we have optimized our cooling systems to minimize water usage. AWS has also demonstrated our commitment to water stewardship by using reclaimed or recycled water instead of potable water in multiple regions, and we are working with local utilities to expand the use of reclaimed water.

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Softcat are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and actively promoting sustainability. Our commitment to sustainability is a core aspect of our business strategy, driving us to innovate and lead in the creation of a more sustainable future for our company and the communities we serve. This commitment is embedded in our policies, operating procedures, and training programs.; ; We are proud to be the first FTSE 250 company to be awarded 5-star status in relation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. ; ; We aim to achieve a Carbon Net-Zero Value Circle by 2040 by prioritising renewable energy, reducing natural resource use, minimising waste, and safeguarding biodiversity in compliance with environmental legislation.; ; At Softcat, we have taken significant steps towards securing renewable energy across our organisation, reducing our scope 1 & 2 emissions. We had the target of using 100% Renewable Energy across all our locations by 2024. We successfully delivered against this target ~2 years early.; ; In May 2023 we took delivery of 15 electric vehicles, replacing all existing fossil-fuelled company cars used by employees for business means. The implementation of the EV pool fleet will see a saving of over 80 tons of CO2e per year. A huge impact on our Net Zero targets.

  Tackling economic inequality

  As a value-add reseller, Softcat outsources the products, services, and solutions through our extensive network of partners, to best suit the needs of our broad client base. We always consider and promote SMEs and local providers where appropriate, particularly for the products and services we offer via the G Cloud framework.; ; We remain dedicated to improving employability and educational awareness across schools, colleges, and universities to help break down the barriers to joining technology organisations.; ; We work collaboratively with many schools that are close in proximity to our offices, to ensure we are actively supporting the community as well as schools from lower socio-economic backgrounds. ; ; We visit the schools to talk about the IT sector and the roles in our organisation, as well as promoting work-experience opportunities during the summer. In particular, we actively encourage students from diverse backgrounds to engage in work experience to appreciate the roles available in our sector.; ; For ambitious school and college leavers, a Softcat Apprenticeship is a great first step into the world of work, with 94% of our apprentices offered a permanent position at Softcat post apprenticeships, which goes to show the amazing opportunity available with us.; ; We were ranked 1st in IT & Consultancy, and 10th overall in by RateMyApprenticeship.com - Best 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2023-2024 list.; ; Softcat now also offer 12 month paid internships to University students looking to complete a year in industry as part of their undergraduate studies.

  Equal opportunity

  Our approach to diversity and inclusion is introduced first during our induction training, as part of our Softcat values, outlining responsibility to uphold our principles. This message is reinforced by our process and policies, networks, Allyship Training and Inclusion Awareness campaigns.; ; Softcat supports diversity and inclusion through various networks including:; - Supporting Women in Business (SWIB); - The Ethnic and Cultural Network; - The Pride Network; - The Family Network; - The Empowering Disability and Neurodiversity Network (EDN); - The Faith at Work Network; - Armed Forces & Veterans Network; These networks aim to create a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or family commitments.; ; Our allyship programme, Stronger Together, is a mixture of event and workshop-based training available to all staff. Programme topics include, bias, power, privilege, and being a greater ally. ; ; Inclusion Awareness campaigns include race, disability, sexual orientation, gender, faith, and caring responsibilities. These sessions highlight and celebrate minority groups, through panel sessions, Q&A sessions and training, providing an opportunity to discuss and understand ways to be more inclusive. ; ; Our efforts to improve diversity and inclusion have been incredibly successful. Since 2020, the number of female employees below management level has increased to 35%, and the number of ethnic minority employees rose to 17%.

  Wellbeing

  At Softcat, all employees are provided with access to our multidimensional wellbeing programme which includes flexible work arrangements, free nutritious breakfast, mental health support, employee benefits scheme, health and wellbeing week activities, and online workshops.; ; Giving back to the community is an innate part of who we are as a company. All Softcat employees are therefore given two volunteer days per year to support a charitable or community cause. ; ; Each of our 10 regional offices also support local charities through fundraising, donations and events. For example, our Manchester office has raised over £30,000 for the WeLoveMCR charity. This funding has supported young, disadvantaged Manchester citizens in gaining qualifications to broaden their work opportunities and supporting local groups in delivering indispensable services that enable community cohesion.

Pricing

• Price: £1,260 a unit a year
• Discount for educational organisations: No
• Free trial available: No

Service documents

• Pricing document

  ODS

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at psitq@softcat.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.