KeeperDB introduces zero-trust access to databases within the framework of privileged access management.

      Database credentials remain a prevalent attack vector in enterprise breaches, yet many organizations still manage them using shared spreadsheets, hardcoded connection strings, or independent credential vaults without session monitoring. Keeper Security, a cybersecurity company based in Chicago and recognized for its password management platform, is working to address this issue with KeeperDB, a new feature that integrates database access controls directly into its privileged access management (PAM) platform.

      The product was unveiled at the RSA Conference 2026 in San Francisco, where Keeper also received 18 industry awards across categories such as password management, privileged access management, and zero-trust security.

      What KeeperDB does

      KeeperDB introduces a vault-native database access interface to KeeperPAM, Keeper’s unified PAM platform. Practically, this means that developers, database administrators, and security teams can connect to MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server databases directly from the Keeper Vault without exposing credentials in plaintext or depending on separate database management tools.

      All database sessions are governed by centralized policies, with complete session recording for auditing and compliance purposes. The concept is clear: if organizations already store their passwords, secrets, and privileged credentials in Keeper, database access should also reside there rather than requiring a distinct tool with its own credential storage.

      “KeeperDB represents a natural evolution of our zero-trust architecture,” stated Darren Guccione, CEO and co-founder of Keeper Security. “By embedding database access directly into the vault, we eliminate the credential sprawl that introduces risk in most enterprise environments.”

      The credential sprawl issue

      The issue that KeeperDB tackles is well recognized. Database credentials in most organizations are dispersed across configuration files, environment variables, CI/CD pipelines, and individual developer machines. When an employee departs or a credential is compromised, tracking down every occurrence of that credential becomes a daunting task.

      Traditional database access tools exacerbate this challenge. Each tool keeps its own connection profiles and saved credentials, leading to multiple copies of sensitive information outside any centralized governance framework. For organizations that must comply with SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or similar requirements, this fragmentation significantly increases the time needed for audit preparation.

      KeeperDB consolidates database access under the same zero-knowledge encryption and policy engine that already manages passwords, SSH keys, API tokens, and remote desktop sessions in KeeperPAM. Credentials are never shown to users in plaintext, access is determined by role-based policies, and every query session is recorded.

      Proxy mode for existing workflows

      Understanding that many teams have established workflows with current database clients, Keeper is also launching KeeperDB Proxy. This additional feature allows developers to keep using their preferred tools (pgAdmin, MySQL Workbench, DBeaver, and similar clients) while routing connections through Keeper’s infrastructure. The proxy ensures centralized policy enforcement, credential protection, and session visibility without requiring teams to shift from their existing tools.

      This is a sensible compromise. Asking database administrators to transition from tools they have been using for years can lead to resistance and decrease adoption. By providing both a native vault interface and a proxy mode, Keeper aims to allow organizations to choose the path that introduces the least disruption.

      A broader PAM strategy

      KeeperDB is the latest enhancement to a platform that has expanded significantly beyond its origins in password management. KeeperPAM now features password and passkey management, secrets management for DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, privileged session management with recording, remote browser isolation, secure remote desktop and SSH access via Keeper Connection Manager, and now database access.

      The company’s strategy is to unify multiple point solutions into a single platform with one credential store and a single policy engine. For managed service providers (MSPs), Keeper announced an updated 2026 partner program in February that includes tiered discounts and expanded resources for enablement, indicating that both the mid-market and channel are crucial growth targets alongside direct enterprise sales.

      The F1 connection

      Keeper’s presence at RSA coincided with the company’s broader visibility efforts. Now in its third season as the official cybersecurity partner of the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, Keeper launched a global advertising campaign in March 2026 featuring driver Alex Albon. This campaign, filmed during pre-season testing in Bahrain, highlights parallels between the real-time data protection necessary in Formula 1 operations and the identity-first security model that Keeper endorses for enterprise environments.

      Williams utilizes KeeperPAM to safeguard passwords, infrastructure secrets, and privileged accounts both at its headquarters in Grove and trackside, where race strategy, telemetry, and engineering systems rely on tightly controlled access to sensitive information.

      What this implies

      The broader trend reflected by KeeperDB is the ongoing consolidation of identity and access management tools. Organizations that once used separate solutions for password management, secrets management, privileged access, remote connectivity, and database access are increasingly seeking unified platforms that simplify processes and minimize the number of credential stores that need protection.

      Keeper is not the sole vendor pursuing this approach. CyberArk, BeyondTrust, and Delinea have all expanded their PAM platforms recently