Lieberman Software

Lieberman Software was a cybersecurity software company whose products focused on controlling, automating, and auditing privileged access to enterprise systems. Its principal technology area was privileged identity management: the processes used to discover privileged accounts, control elevated credentials, rotate passwords, and restrict administrative access across servers, applications, databases, and other infrastructure. The company also developed secure privileged access management capabilities intended to reduce the risks associated with powerful user accounts. The business originated in 1978 as Lieberman and Associates, founded by Philip Lieberman. It later evolved from a broader technology-services and software operation into an independent software vendor. In 2004, the company adopted the name Lieberman Software Corporation, reflecting its focus on developing and commercializing packaged enterprise software. Its best-known offering was the Enterprise Random Password Manager, commonly abbreviated ERPM. The product was designed to automate the management of privileged account passwords and related credentials. Over time, Lieberman expanded the platform beyond password rotation, adding privileged user management capabilities. In 2014, the company demonstrated functionality that allowed users to launch cross-platform applications within a controlled environment while automatically authorizing, recording, and auditing elevated operations. These capabilities positioned ERPM as a broader privileged access control and oversight platform rather than a password-only tool. Lieberman Software also pursued integrations and partnerships in the identity-security ecosystem. In 2014, it announced integration with SailPoint IdentityIQ, connecting its privileged-account controls with identity governance processes. It also announced a partnership with VeriClouds and introduced the Lieberman RED, or Rapid Enterprise Defense, Suite. These activities reflected the company's strategy of combining privileged-account security with identity intelligence, threat detection, and enterprise defense workflows. The company received visibility in the enterprise technology market through industry events and channel relationships, including product announcements at Microsoft TechEd and Black Hat. Its work addressed a growing security concern: attackers frequently seek administrative credentials because those accounts can provide broad access to corporate systems. By automating credential management and creating audit trails for elevated activity, Lieberman Software aimed to help organizations limit standing privileges and improve accountability. In January 2018, Lieberman Software was acquired by Bomgar Corporation; the acquisition was publicly announced by Lieberman on February 1, 2018. The transaction brought Lieberman's privileged identity and access-management technology into Bomgar's broader secure remote access and privileged access portfolio. The available reference material does not establish whether Lieberman Software continued as a standalone commercial brand after the acquisition, so its current independent operating status is unclear.

Lieberman Software traces its origins to 1978, when Philip Lieberman formed Lieberman and Associates in the United States. The available historical record identifies this founding as the beginning of the business, although it does not provide a detailed account of the company's initial services or early product portfolio. In 2004, the company became an independent software vendor and adopted the name Lieberman Software Corporation. This transition marked a clearer focus on developing and selling enterprise software rather than operating solely as a services or consulting organization. Its technology concentrated on privileged identity management and privileged access management, two related areas of cybersecurity concerned with protecting administrative accounts and controlling elevated permissions. The company's principal platform was Enterprise Random Password Manager, or ERPM. The product automated the handling of privileged credentials, particularly the generation and management of random passwords for powerful accounts. The underlying security objective was to reduce the exposure created by shared, static, or poorly governed administrator credentials. As enterprise infrastructure became more distributed across operating systems, applications, and network environments, Lieberman expanded ERPM with broader privileged user management functions. At Microsoft TechEd 2014 in Houston, Lieberman Software introduced new ERPM capabilities that allowed users to launch cross-platform applications in a secured environment. The system could automatically authorize elevated operations and create records for later review and audit. This development broadened the product's role from credential administration to controlled execution and oversight of privileged activity. Lieberman also developed relationships with other identity and security vendors. In 2014, it announced integration with SailPoint IdentityIQ, an identity governance platform. Later that year, the company announced a partnership with VeriClouds and introduced the Lieberman RED, or Rapid Enterprise Defense, Suite at Black Hat in Las Vegas. These announcements showed an effort to connect privileged-account management with identity intelligence and wider enterprise defense processes. The company promoted its technology through enterprise security events and industry partnerships. The reference record also associates founder Philip Lieberman with public commentary on cybersecurity topics, including an ABC News interview concerning the Netflix hack. The available sources do not provide enough information to characterize the company's revenue, workforce, customer base, geographic reach, or detailed management structure. In January 2018, Lieberman Software was acquired by Bomgar Corporation. Lieberman publicly announced the acquisition on February 1, 2018. The deal combined Lieberman's privileged identity and access-management capabilities with Bomgar's secure remote access and privileged access technology. The supplied reference material does not establish the subsequent product-brand architecture or whether Lieberman Software continued to operate independently, so the present status of the standalone brand remains unclear.

• 2018

  Acquisition by Bomgar

  [1]Lieberman Softwareen.wikipedia.org

  Bomgar Corporation acquires Lieberman Software, bringing its privileged identity and access-management technology into Bomgar's portfolio.

• 2014

  ERPM gains privileged user management capabilities

  [1]Lieberman Softwareen.wikipedia.org

  At Microsoft TechEd, Lieberman demonstrates ERPM functionality for secure cross-platform application launching and automated authorization, recording, and auditing of elevated operations.

• 2014

  Identity-security partnerships and RED Suite launch

  [1]Lieberman Softwareen.wikipedia.org

  Lieberman announces an integration with SailPoint IdentityIQ, a partnership with VeriClouds, and the Lieberman RED Suite.

• 2004

  Company becomes an independent software vendor

  [1]Lieberman Softwareen.wikipedia.org

  The organization adopts the name Lieberman Software Corporation and operates as an independent software vendor.

• 1978

  Lieberman and Associates is founded

  [1]Lieberman Softwareen.wikipedia.org

  Philip Lieberman forms Lieberman and Associates, the business that later develops into Lieberman Software.

Enterprise cybersecurity software for automating privileged-account protection, controlling elevated access, and creating auditable records of administrative activity.

• Privileged identity and access management

  Enterprise Random Password Manager

  Enterprise Random Password Manager, or ERPM, was Lieberman Software's principal product. It automated the management of privileged account passwords and supported the protection of powerful credentials across enterprise environments. Later versions added privileged user management capabilities, including controlled launching of cross-platform applications and automated authorization, recording, and auditing of elevated operations. The product therefore extended beyond password rotation into broader governance and oversight of administrative activity.

• Enterprise cybersecurity · 2014

  Lieberman RED Suite

  Lieberman RED, short for Rapid Enterprise Defense, was a security suite announced by Lieberman Software in 2014. The available reference material identifies the suite as part of the company's broader enterprise-defense offering but does not provide enough detail to describe its complete modules, deployment model, or subsequent product history.

• 2018

  Sale to Bomgar CorporationM&A

  Background

  Lieberman Software operated in the expanding privileged identity and access-management market, while Bomgar maintained a broader secure remote access and privileged access business.

  Action taken

  Bomgar Corporation acquired Lieberman Software, with the transaction announced by Lieberman on February 1, 2018.

  Aftermath

  Lieberman's technology became part of Bomgar's portfolio. The available material does not specify the purchase price, integration timetable, or continued use of the Lieberman brand.

  Source

• 2014

  Expansion of ERPM into privileged user managementProduct launch

  Background

  Lieberman Software sought to address the broader risks of elevated user activity rather than limiting ERPM to password administration.

  Action taken

  The company introduced capabilities for secure cross-platform application launching, automatic authorization, and recording and auditing of privileged operations.

  Aftermath

  The move positioned ERPM as a wider privileged access and activity-governance platform. The available sources do not quantify commercial results.

  Source

• 2018

  Bomgar acquires Lieberman Software[1]Lieberman Softwareen.wikipedia.org

  M&A

  Bomgar Corporation acquired Lieberman Software. Lieberman announced the transaction on February 1, 2018, following the acquisition in January.

• 2014

  Lieberman Software introduces privileged user management capabilities for ERPM[1]Lieberman Softwareen.wikipedia.org

  Product launch

  The company announced new privileged user management capabilities in Enterprise Random Password Manager at Microsoft TechEd 2014. The functionality supported controlled launching of cross-platform applications and automatic authorization, recording, and auditing of elevated operations.

• 2014

  Lieberman Software announces SailPoint IdentityIQ integration[1]Lieberman Softwareen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  Lieberman Software announced a partner integration with SailPoint IdentityIQ, linking its privileged-account security capabilities with identity governance technology.

• 2014

  Lieberman Software announces VeriClouds partnership[1]Lieberman Softwareen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  The company announced a partnership with VeriClouds as part of its broader identity and privileged-access security ecosystem.

• 2014

  Lieberman Software introduces Lieberman RED Suite[1]Lieberman Softwareen.wikipedia.org

  Product launch

  Lieberman Software announced Lieberman RED, or Rapid Enterprise Defense, Suite at Black Hat in Las Vegas.

1. 1Lieberman Softwareen.wikipedia.org