Tech Partner Spotlight: Jamf + SmallStep

Challenges

1. Automated Certificate Management for Apple Devices: Eliminate passwords and shared secrets with device-bound, short-lived certificates for Wi-Fi, SSH, VPN and apps.
2. Device Identity Beyond MDM and SCEP: Integrate Jamf with Smallstep’s cryptographic attestation to ensure only verified Apple devices gain access.
3. Zero Trust for the enterprise Apple: Enforce end-to-end trust by pairing device posture from Jamf with hardware-backed identity from Smallstep.

Problem that Jamf + Smallstep solves

Enterprises struggle to enforce true Zero Trust because stolen credentials can be used from unmanaged or rogue devices, passwords and shared secrets are still common, and traditional MDM tools don’t provide cryptographic proof of device trust.

Jamf + Smallstep are better together

A solution that ensures only Jamf-managed Apple devices with hardware-attested identity from Smallstep can access critical resources while closing Zero Trust gaps across Wi-Fi, SSH, VPN and applications.

How it works

Key benefits

• Stop stolen credentials on rogue devices: Access is limited to Jamf-managed, cryptographically proven devices.
• Replace passwords with certificates: Device-bound, short-lived certificates secure Wi-Fi, SSH, VPN and SaaS.
• Close Zero Trust gaps: Jamf provides posture and inventory, Smallstep enforces cryptographic proof of trust.
• Integrate seamlessly with your stack: Works with Okta, Zscaler and other enterprise enforcement tools.