As the scale and complexity of IT infrastructure expand, Teleport, a leader in infrastructure identity solutions, has launched Teleport 17, a major update designed to simplify secure access for large enterprises. The release introduces new features aimed at mitigating the risks of misconfigurations and human error, which have contributed to nearly half of all cloud data breaches in 2024.
Teleport 17 builds on the platform’s secretless architecture to strengthen security while easing the burden on engineering and security teams tasked with managing access controls across thousands of human and machine identities. The update also addresses growing demands for scalability and resiliency in enterprise environments.
Tackling Cloud Security Challenges
Recent high-profile breaches, including an AWS-targeted heist in late 2024, have underscored the vulnerabilities of modern cloud infrastructures. Misconfigurations and human error remain key drivers of these incidents, leaving enterprises exposed to credential theft and unauthorized access. Teleport 17’s enhancements aim to neutralize these risks by automating access controls and improving infrastructure resilience.
“The scale and complexity of computing infrastructure create overhead and risk,” said Ev Kontsevoy, CEO of Teleport. “Traditional access solutions frequently falter under that complexity, introducing inefficiencies and security vulnerabilities. With Teleport 17, we’re making secure infrastructure access at scale an achievable objective for large enterprises.”
Key Features of Teleport 17
Teleport 17 introduces a suite of innovations designed to bolster security and streamline access management:
AWS IAM Integration for Federated Authentication: Teleport 17 integrates seamlessly with AWS IAM Identity Center, enabling large organizations to implement just-in-time access and the principle of least privilege across multiple AWS accounts. Users can now access AWS consoles with fewer friction points while eliminating static credentials. The integration extends to Azure and Google Cloud Platform for multi-cloud operations.
Multi-Region High Availability: With failover capabilities across nine availability zones and an uptime of 99.99%, the platform ensures continuous access to mission-critical infrastructure. This is vital for enterprises requiring global availability and uninterrupted business continuity during regional disruptions.
Advanced RBAC Oversight: Teleport 17 introduces nested access lists for hierarchical role management, real-time notifications for critical access changes, and streamlined access reviews for audits. These features simplify compliance and reduce administrative overhead.
Workload Identities: The update enables secure, trusted communication between cloud workloads and services, minimizing the risk of compromised processes.
Enhanced Cryptographic Security: New signature algorithms and support for external hardware private keys, such as YubiKey, fortify identity protection against breaches.
Deeper Third-Party Integrations: Integrations with tools like Okta, Terraform Cloud, and GitHub allow organizations to unify access strategies without disrupting existing workflows, providing flexibility for diverse operational environments.
Meeting the Demands of Modern Enterprises
Teleport 17 is tailored for organizations grappling with the complexities of scaling secure infrastructure access. Its innovations address the operational challenges of managing diverse infrastructure resources across regions and platforms.
“Resiliency, in particular, should be top of mind for any engineering and infrastructure teams maintaining round-the-clock operations,” said Alexander Klizhentas, CTO of Teleport. “You can’t afford not to ask, ‘What’s the worst thing that could happen to my infrastructure? What would the damage be?’ One of our goals with Teleport 17 is to make infrastructure immune to any potential damage from breaches.”
A Future-Proof Solution
As organizations continue to navigate a growing cloud attack surface, Teleport 17’s features position it as an essential tool for ensuring both security and operational efficiency. By leveraging automation, advanced cryptography, and deep integrations, the platform empowers enterprises to reduce risk, enhance productivity, and achieve resilience at scale.
Teleport 17 sets a new standard for secure infrastructure access, enabling large enterprises to meet the demands of modern IT environments with confidence.