IDrive e2 Adds AWS Security Token Service (STS) Support, Enhancing Secure Object Storage Access

IDrive e2 announces the integration of AWS Security Token Service (STS) support, offering customers enhanced security and flexibility for managing access to their cloud storage.

This feature provides temporary, limited-privilege credentials for secure, time-bound operations, reinforcing the company’s solution commitment to delivering robust, scalable, and cost-effective storage solutions.

Key Benefits of AWS STS Support in IDrive e2

• Enhanced Security: Temporary session credentials inherit permissions from existing IDrive e2 access keys, enabling secure, restricted access for CLI, SDKs, or 3rd-party tools without exposing long-term credentials.
• Time-Limited Access: Users can generate session tokens with customizable durations (e.g., 3,600 seconds), ensuring access is revoked automatically after the specified period, reducing the risk of unauthorized use.
• Seamless Integration: Fully compatible with AWS CLI, S3 Browser, and environment variables, STS support allows users to leverage existing S3-compatible tools and workflows with minimal configuration.
• Cost-Effective Scalability: Combined with IDrive e2’s pricing at $2.06/TB/month 1st year with reserved capacity – up to 90% less than AWS S3 – and no egress fees, STS support delivers secure access without compromising affordability.

Why This Matters
The addition of AWS STS support strengthens IDrive e2’s position as a secure, S3-compatible alternative to traditional cloud storage providers. By enabling temporary credentials, the firm’s offering empowers developers and businesses to implement fine-grained access controls, for use cases like automated backups, data migrations, and application integrations. With 13 global edge locations and eleven 9s of data durability, the offering ensures high availability and performance for PB-scale data storage.

“We’re thrilled to introduce AWS STS support to IDrive e2, giving our users greater control over secure access to their cloud storage,” said Raghu Kulkarni, CEO, IDrive. “This feature aligns with our mission to provide affordable, high-performance storage solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing tools while prioritizing security.”

Availability
AWS STS support is available to all IDrive e2 users at no additional cost. Customers can start using this feature by generating Access Key ID and Secret Access Key from the solution dashboard and configuring their preferred tools.