Bitwarden

Bitwarden is a modern enterprise-grade password manager that helps protect your organization from credential-related risks. The solution allows centralized management of passwords and sensitive information, providing secure access for all employees.

Key features:

• Centralized storage of passwords and sensitive data
• Secure credential sharing between employees
• Instant access to passwords from any device and location
• Protection against hackers and data breaches
• Self-hosting capability for complete control over your data
• Integration with existing security systems

Bitwarden uses AES-256 encryption, PBKDF2 hashing, and other advanced security technologies to protect your data. The solution is available on all major platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and as extensions for popular browsers.

Technical requirements:

• Virtual machine with internet access
• Subnet with configured internet access
• Security group with port 80 allowed

1. In the Marketplace, find the Bitwarden product and click Install.
2. Select a subnet with configured Internet access and create a security group with port 80 allowed.
3. Create a virtual machine.
4. After installation, obtain the Installation Id and Key from https://bitwarden.com/host/.
5. Connect to the virtual machine via SSH:

   ssh <user>@<VM IP address>
   
6. Set environment variables in the /app/bwdata/env/global.override.env file:

   globalSettings__baseServiceUri__cloudRegion
   globalSettings__installation__id
   globalSettings__installation__key
   
7. Start Bitwarden:

   sudo ./app/bitwarden.sh start
   
8. To access Bitwarden, create an SSH tunnel:

   ssh -L 8080:localhost:80 <user>@<VM IP address>
   
9. Open http://localhost:8080 in your browser to access the Bitwarden web interface.

Centralized Password Management for Organizations

Problem: AlphaTech company faced challenges managing numerous passwords for various corporate systems. Employees stored passwords in insecure locations, creating security risks.

Solution: After implementing Bitwarden, the company created a centralized password vault where all credentials are stored in encrypted form.

Administrator: “Now we can control access to corporate credentials and see who accesses critical systems and when.”

Employee: “I no longer need to remember dozens of complex passwords or write them on sticky notes. Everything is available through a single secure interface.”

Result: Enhanced corporate data security and simplified employee workflows.

Secure Credential Sharing

Problem: BetaSoft development team needed a secure way to share credentials for accessing servers and services.

Solution: Using Bitwarden, the team set up shared password vaults with different access levels for various employee groups.

Team Lead: “We created separate vaults for developers, testers, and administrators, allowing us to provide access only to the credentials necessary for their work.”

Developer: “When I need access to a new service, I simply request it through Bitwarden, and after approval from my manager, I get instant access.”

Result: Accelerated workflows while maintaining a high level of security.

Yandex Cloud technical support is available 24/7 to respond to requests. The types of requests available and their response time depend on your pricing plan. You can activate paid support in the management console. Learn more about requesting technical support.

Yandex Cloud does not provide technical support for this product. If you have any issues, please refer to the developer’s information resources.