Company Research Report: Smallstep Labs, Inc.

Company Overview

• Name: Smallstep Labs, Inc.

• Mission: Smallstep believes that when security is easy, everyone wins.

• Founded: 2016

• Founder: Mike Malone

• Key People:

• Mike Malone - Founder and CEO

• Cass Fultz - Head of Operations

• Herman Slatman - Software Engineer

• J. Hunter Hawke - Security Solutions Architect

• Geoff Leonard - Chief Revenue Officer

• Ted Malone - VP Strategy, Product Marketing

• Headquarters: No information is available.

• Number of Employees: No information is available.

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: Smallstep is known for providing strong identity and security solutions with a focus on cryptographic communications for distributed systems, offering products that simplify and automate certificate management for enterprises.

Products

1. Certificate Manager

• Description: A platform to automate the lifecycle of certificates – issuance, renewal, and revocation – for various devices and services.

• Key Features:

• Automated certificate lifecycle management.

• Best practice security configurations.

• Strong API access controls.

2. Smallstep SSH

• Description: Provides secure SSH access using certificates to eliminate the need for managing SSH keys manually.

• Key Features:

• Integrates with identity providers for single sign-on SSH.

• Syncs user groups for SSH access control.

• Centralized reporting and logging for compliance.

3. ACME Registration Authority

• Description: An internal TLS automation tool, allowing organizations to use ACME protocols with existing internal CA infrastructure.

• Key Features:

• Supports ACME protocol.

• Automatically issues and renews certificates for internal resources.

• Integrates with Google CA services.

4. Device Identity and Attestation

• Description: Provides device attestation to ensure only verified company-owned devices can access enterprise resources.

• Key Features:

• Supports ACME Device Attestation for high-assurance device identity.

• Multi-OS support for enterprise standards.

• Helps eliminate phishing threats through strong device identity.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched:

• Device Identity for Okta – a device authentication factor.

• Introduction of Smallstep ACME Registration Authority for Google CA Services.

• Partnerships: Collaborated with Google, Apple, and Meta on secure device enrollment standards.

• New Features:

• ACME Device Attestation for high-assurance device identity.

• Support for short-lived certificates in SSH for improved security.

• Introduction of new features in Smallstep SSH Professional for on-demand SSH access.

Additional Information

• Customer Engagement: According to market data, 78% of Fortune 100 companies actively use Smallstep's open-source software.

• Community and Open Source: Smallstep is actively involved in the open-source community with several projects like `step-ca` and `Step CLI`.

Overall, Smallstep Labs, Inc. is focused on providing high-assurance identity management and secure communication solutions through innovative cryptographic tools and practices. The company's emphasis on ease-of-use and rigorous security standards positions it as a leader in the identity-based security market.