P0 Security
P0 Security enables just-in-time privileged access governance across cloud platforms.
P0 Security provides a unified cloud identity control platform that replaces fragmented IAM, PAM, and IGA stacks with a single cloud-native solution for orchestrating just-in-time, least-privilege access across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes. The platform enables engineers to grant secure, fine-grained permissions in real-time through Slack or CLI, governing both human identities and machine identities (including AI agents) while enforcing Zero Standing Privilege policies. P0 differs from legacy PAM tools by eliminating vaults and bastions, automating access governance, and providing native bastion-less JIT SSH/Sudo provisioning across cloud platforms.
Problem solved
Engineering teams struggle with fragmented identity and access management tools, legacy PAM solutions that don't work in cloud environments, persistent access creating security risk, and manual access provisioning that creates friction.
Target customer
Cloud-native engineering teams and DevOps organizations at mid-market to enterprise companies using AWS, Azure, GCP, or Kubernetes who need to replace legacy PAM systems and enforce least-privilege access.
Founders
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Shashwat Sehgal
CEO & Co-Founder
Director of Product Management at Splunk; 15 years in tech across Splunk, SignalFx, Cisco Meraki, and Stealth Startup; IIT Delhi graduate.
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Nathan Brahms
VP of Engineering & Co-Founder
Engineering experience at Semgrep and Cisco Meraki; Harvard University graduate (2001-2008).
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Gergely Danyi
CTO & Co-Founder
Engineering leadership experience at Omnition.
Funding history
Seed
$5M
November 2023
Led by Lightspeed Venture Partners
· SV Angel
Series A
$15M
September 2024
Led by SYN Ventures
· Zscaler, Lightspeed Venture Partners
Total raised:
$20M
Notable customers
Divvy, Afresh, Splunk, CommonLit
Integrations
AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Snowflake, Microsoft Teams, Slack
Tech stack
React (JavaScript frameworks)
Next.js (Web servers)
AOS (JavaScript libraries)
Webpack
Open Graph
Module Federation
Google Analytics (Analytics)
Google Ads Conversion Tracking (Analytics)
Linkedin Insight Tag (Analytics)
Koala (Analytics)
HSTS (Security)
Node.js (Programming languages)
Google Workspace (Email)
HubSpot (Marketing automation)
Google Ads (Advertising)
Vercel (PaaS)
Website
Competitors
CyberArk
Legacy PAM vendor; P0 positions as cloud-native replacement that eliminates vaults, bastions, and standing access.
Wiz
Broader cloud security posture management; P0 focuses specifically on identity and privileged access orchestration.
Aviatrix
Network connectivity and segmentation platform; P0 specializes in identity governance and just-in-time access.
HashiCorp
Infrastructure automation and secrets management; P0 provides unified identity control plane with real-time governance.
Why this matters: P0 Security is positioned at the intersection of cloud infrastructure modernization and zero-trust security, solving a critical gap where legacy PAM tools fail. Its back-to-back Fortune Cyber 60 recognition and strong funding from SYN Ventures and Zscaler indicate strong market validation for cloud-native identity governance.
Best for: Cloud-native organizations that need to replace legacy PAM systems, enforce least-privilege access at scale, and eliminate persistent access vulnerabilities without slowing developer velocity.
Use cases
Replacing Legacy PAM Systems
Organizations like Divvy and Afresh replaced cumbersome PAM and Entra PIM systems with P0 to eliminate proxy infrastructure, reduce access friction for developers, and enforce just-in-time access across Snowflake and Kubernetes. This modernization removed standing access and operational overhead while maintaining security compliance.
Achieving SOC 2 Compliance with Agility
CommonLit, a 9-person education technology company, uses P0 to enforce peer review requirements for production changes, keep group access empty by default, and reduce quarterly audit preparation time. The platform provides security rigor without sacrificing operational agility for small teams.
Governing AI Agent Permissions
As AI agent adoption increases, P0's recent expansion applies secondary authorization controls based on human identity interacting with agents, automatically narrowing broad AI permissions. This prevents AI agents from retaining excessive privileges without manual governance.
Alternatives
CyberArk
Traditional PAM vendor with vault-based architecture; consider if you need legacy on-premises PAM capabilities, but P0 is superior for cloud-native environments.
HashiCorp Vault
Secrets management and identity platform; better for infrastructure automation, but P0 provides stronger just-in-time access orchestration and governance.
Okta
Broad identity management platform; better for user lifecycle management and SSO, but P0 specializes in privileged access and least-privilege enforcement.
FAQ
What does P0 Security do? +
P0 Security provides a unified cloud identity control platform that orchestrates just-in-time, least-privilege access across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes. It replaces fragmented IAM, PAM, and IGA tools with a single platform that enables engineers to grant secure permissions through Slack or CLI while eliminating standing access and governing machine identities and AI agents.
How much does P0 Security cost? +
Pricing is not publicly available. Contact P0 Security directly for a custom quote based on your organization's identity and access requirements.
What are alternatives to P0 Security? +
Alternatives include CyberArk (traditional PAM with vault architecture), HashiCorp Vault (secrets management), and Okta (broader identity management). Each has different strengths: CyberArk for legacy environments, HashiCorp for infrastructure automation, and Okta for user lifecycle management.
Who uses P0 Security? +
P0 serves cloud-native engineering teams and DevOps organizations at companies like Divvy, Afresh, Splunk, and CommonLit. It's designed for mid-market to enterprise organizations using AWS, Azure, GCP, or Kubernetes that need to replace legacy PAM systems.
How does P0 Security compare to CyberArk? +
P0 is a cloud-native alternative to legacy PAM tools like CyberArk. While CyberArk relies on vaults and bastions causing friction and standing access, P0 provides bastion-less just-in-time access, eliminates persistent credentials, and includes native governance for AI agents—designed from the ground up for modern cloud infrastructure.
Tags
identity management
privileged access management
just-in-time access
least-privilege
cloud security
IAM
zero-standing-privilege