Keeper expands PAM distribution with Ingram in Singapore

Keeper Security has expanded its relationship with Ingram Micro in Singapore, widening access to its privileged access management product, KeeperPAM, through the distributor's local partner network.

The move makes Keeper's cloud-based platform available to more managed service providers, resellers, system integrators and enterprise customers in Singapore. Both companies described the agreement as a response to rising identity-based attacks and tighter expectations for security governance.

Privileged access management (PAM) controls and monitors high-level access to systems and data. Security teams use PAM tools to restrict administrative permissions, record sessions and track activity around sensitive accounts. Cybersecurity specialists have linked many ransomware incidents and data breaches to compromised privileged credentials.

In Singapore, organisations face a mix of regulatory requirements and sector-specific controls. The expansion is framed as aligning with national efforts on cyber resilience and digital trust, citing the Cybersecurity Act and the Cyber Essentials and Cyber Trust marks, which are increasingly relevant for firms working with government agencies or operating critical services.

Channel reach

Under the arrangement, Ingram Micro will distribute KeeperPAM across its Singapore network. This extends the platform to service providers that run security operations for small and mid-sized firms, as well as larger integrators serving regulated industries.

KeeperPAM combines capabilities that are often purchased separately, including password management, secrets management and session management. It also includes zero-trust network access and remote browser isolation, according to the companies.

The platform uses a "zero-trust and zero-knowledge security model". Zero-trust approaches verify each access request and reduce implicit trust based on network location. Zero-knowledge designs limit what a service provider can read from stored customer data, depending on how encryption and key handling are implemented.

KeeperPAM supports role-based access control and just-in-time access, which can limit actions by role and provide time-bound privileges instead of standing administrative access. The platform also includes monitoring, session recording and audit trails.

The product meets compliance standards including SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001, 27017 and 27018. These frameworks are commonly used by technology suppliers to demonstrate security controls, cloud security practices and protections for personal information.

Feature set

Keeper cited several use cases. Password management covers storage and rotation of passwords, passkeys and confidential files. Secrets management focuses on items such as API keys and developer credentials used in software development and deployment pipelines.

For remote access, session management supports passwordless access through a standard web browser. The company also highlighted database access controls across on-premises and cloud environments, with support for UI, command line and tunnelling tools.

Remote browser isolation is positioned as a way to access internal web applications and administrative portals while reducing the risk of data theft. The platform also includes SSH key management with encrypted storage and automated rotation.

The product also includes AI threat detection, described as automated analysis of user activity with the ability to terminate sessions when suspicious behaviour is detected.

An administrative console centralises user management, policy enforcement, integration with identity providers and activity monitoring. A "control plane" feature orchestrates privileged access workflows and enforcement policies across an organisation's environment.

Partner operations

Ingram Micro said its security practice and its Xvantage digital experience platform will support deployment and integration. Distributors have increasingly invested in tools that help partners quote, provision and manage cloud services, including security software that requires ongoing configuration and monitoring.

The channel-led approach also reflects how many Singapore businesses buy and operate security tools. Small and mid-sized firms, in particular, often rely on external service providers for identity management, endpoint protection and incident response.

In a prepared statement, Keeper pointed to the rise in identity-based attacks and the operational needs of customers deploying PAM.

"As identity-based attacks continue to escalate, organisations need privileged access security that is both powerful and easy to deploy," said Scott Unger, Director of Global Channel Account Management at Keeper Security.

Ingram Micro linked the announcement to cloud adoption and the need to keep administrative access under control.

"As businesses accelerate cloud adoption, managing privileged access securely and efficiently has become a top priority," said Eunice Lau, Executive Managing Director at Ingram Micro.

Keeper said the expanded relationship is part of its continued investment in the Asia-Pacific region, with Singapore partners expected to offer KeeperPAM to customers across industries including finance, manufacturing and critical infrastructure.