That spreadsheet of PLC passwords. The shared admin account everyone knows. The vendor credentials that never change. WALLIX vaults, rotates, and injects credentials automatically – so users connect to systems without ever seeing or handling sensitive passwords.
THE CHALLENGE
HOW IT WORKS
WALLIX stores credentials in a secure vault and injects them automatically when users connect. Users authenticate to WALLIX with their own identity, but the actual system credentials are managed centrally – rotated, audited, and never exposed.
Store all privileged credentials in WALLIX’s encrypted vault. Import existing passwords, then establish WALLIX as the system of record. Credentials are encrypted at rest.
When users connect to OT systems, WALLIX retrieves and injects the appropriate credentials automatically. The user authenticates with their own identity, but the session uses managed credentials they never see.
Configure automatic password rotation on a schedule – daily, weekly, after each session, or custom intervals. WALLIX changes the password on the target system and updates the vault. No manual intervention.
Even when users connect with shared system accounts, WALLIX records who initiated each session. Session recordings show exactly what each individual did. Shared accounts no longer mean shared anonymity.
IMPACT
A direct comparison of standart Agent Based and WALLIX Agentless Access
| Aspect | Without WALLIX | With WALLIX |
|---|---|---|
| Password Storage | ❌ Spreadsheets, notes, email | ✅ Encrypted vault |
| Password Rotation | ❌ Rarely or never | ✅ Automatic, scheduled |
| User Knowledge | ❌ Users know passwords | ✅ Users never see passwords |
| Shared Accounts | ❌ No individual tracking | ✅ Individual accountability |
| Offboarding | ❌ Rotate all shared passwords | ✅ Revoke user access only |
| Vendor Credentials | ❌ Share passwords with vendors | ✅ Vendors connect without passwords |
CAPABILITIES
The technical foundations that enable Password & Credential Management in OT environments.
AES-256 encryption at rest. HSM integration for key protection. Role-based access controls for vault administration.
Rotate on schedule, on-demand, or after each session. Support for Windows, Linux, databases, and network devices.
Credential injection for RDP, SSH, databases, web applications, and custom protocols via plugin architecture.
Emergency credential checkout with enhanced logging. Ensure access in emergencies while maintaining accountability.
FAQ
What if WALLIX is unavailable and we need emergency access?
WALLIX supports break-glass procedures for emergencies. Authorised administrators can check out credentials with enhanced logging. Credentials are automatically rotated after emergency use.
How does password rotation work without disrupting services?
WALLIX rotates passwords during configured windows and verifies the new password works before completing the rotation. For service accounts, rotation can be coordinated with scheduled maintenance.
Can we rotate passwords on legacy systems?
WALLIX includes rotation plugins for common systems and a plugin framework for custom integrations. For systems that can’t support automated rotation, WALLIX can vault and inject while flagging for manual rotation.
How do we migrate from our current password storage?
WALLIX supports bulk import from spreadsheets, password managers, and other systems. During migration, you can run WALLIX alongside existing methods, then transition gradually.
What happens to credentials when a user leaves?
Disable the user in WALLIX – they immediately lose access to all systems. No need to rotate every password they knew, because they never knew any passwords.
See how WALLIX eliminates password sharing and brings accountability to privileged access.
