Glue

Glue - Cyber Asset Management is a tool offered by Tikabu that consolidates data from IT and Security Management tools. According to the vendor, it provides organizations with visibility into the coverage and effectiveness of their security controls, aiming to help improve security posture and mitigate cyber-security risks. Glue is said to be suitable for companies of all sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises. It is targeted at various professionals in the IT and cybersecurity fields, including IT professionals, security analysts, risk managers, and compliance officers. According to the vendor, Glue can be beneficial for industries such as finance, insurance, legal, and media.

Key Features

Cyber Asset Management: According to the vendor, Glue consolidates data from IT and Security Management tools, providing visibility into the coverage and effectiveness of security controls. It aims to help improve security posture, mitigate cyber-security risks, and identify security gaps for focused remediation efforts. The vendor claims that Glue also tracks remediations and trends over time to ensure maximum compliance.

Customizable Dashboards and Reports: The vendor states that Glue offers customizable dashboards and reports that summarize data from other security systems. This is intended to allow organizations to have a holistic view of their security landscape and make informed decisions based on the consolidated data.

Operational Awareness: According to the vendor, Glue provides operational awareness of devices in the environment. It aims to help track device ownership, identify active and inactive devices, and act as a self-service portal for all teams within the organization.

Automation Capabilities: The vendor claims that Glue features RESTful APIs and a rich PowerShell module for automation. This is intended to allow organizations to streamline their processes and integrate Glue with their existing systems and workflows.

User Access Review: According to the vendor, Glue replaces the use of emails and spreadsheets for user access reviews. It offers a user-friendly UI that simplifies the account review process for managers. The vendor states that Glue streamlines the approval process, creates an audit trail, and reduces costs and resource time.

Compliance Management: According to the vendor, Glue provides a detailed audit trail to meet compliance requirements. It aims to simplify and streamline the process of taking regular inventories of users and their access needs. The vendor claims that Glue helps organizations ensure compliance with user access policies and track and display all reviews through a single dashboard.

Simple Interface: The vendor states that Glue offers a simple interface for easy navigation. Users can quickly access the information they need and perform tasks efficiently without the need for extensive training or technical expertise.

Deployment Flexibility: According to the vendor, Glue can be deployed on-premise or as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution. This flexibility allows organizations to choose the deployment option that best fits their infrastructure and security requirements.

Efficient User Access Management: The vendor claims that Glue helps organizations manage user access efficiently by providing tools to review and approve access requests, track user activity, and ensure that access policies are followed. This is intended to reduce the risk of unauthorized access and strengthen overall security.