If you’re managing user accounts across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, WiFi, VPN, and a handful of SaaS apps – all with separate passwords and no central control – you have an identity management problem. JumpCloud solves it.
At Seashore IT, JumpCloud is a core part of our stack for every managed client. Here’s why we chose it and what it replaces for small businesses.
The Problem JumpCloud Solves
In a typical small business without identity management:
- Every employee has 10+ separate logins with different passwords
- When someone leaves, you’re manually disabling accounts across a dozen systems (and probably missing some)
- MFA is inconsistent – enabled on some things, not others
- There’s no way to enforce password policies or device security
- You can’t remotely wipe a lost laptop
- There’s no single view of “who has access to what”
This is both a security problem and an operational headache. JumpCloud fixes both.
What JumpCloud Does
Single Sign-On (SSO)
One login for everything. Employees sign in once and get access to all their applications – email, file storage, line-of-business apps, WiFi. Fewer passwords means fewer password reset tickets and fewer weak passwords floating around.
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Enforce MFA across all systems from one place. Not just email – everything. This alone prevents the majority of account compromise attacks.
Device Management
Every laptop and desktop enrolled and managed centrally. Enforce encryption, require screen locks, push security policies, deploy software, and remotely wipe lost or stolen devices. Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.
User Lifecycle Management
New hire? Create one account and they get access to everything they need. Someone leaves? Disable one account and they lose access to everything instantly. No more “did we remember to remove them from Dropbox?”
Directory Services
JumpCloud replaces traditional Active Directory for small businesses. Cloud-based, no on-premise server required, works across platforms.
What It Replaces
- Active Directory + domain controller – No on-premise server needed
- Separate MDM tool – Device management built in
- Separate MFA tool – Included
- Manual onboarding/offboarding checklists – Automated
- Password spreadsheets – SSO eliminates the need
Why We Chose It for Our Clients
For small businesses (3-100 employees), JumpCloud hits the sweet spot:
- Works across Windows, Mac, and Linux (most SMB tools are Windows-only)
- Cloud-native – no hardware to maintain
- Priced for small business, not enterprise
- Covers identity, devices, and access in one platform
- Satisfies compliance requirements for SOC 2, CMMC, HIPAA (access controls, MFA, device management)
What It Looks Like in Practice
For our managed clients, JumpCloud is deployed on every device from day one. When we onboard a new employee, we create their JumpCloud account and they automatically get access to everything they need. When someone leaves, we disable the account and every door closes simultaneously. Device policies enforce encryption, screen locks, and security settings without anyone thinking about it.
It’s the foundation that makes everything else work – security, compliance, and efficient operations all start with knowing who has access to what and controlling it centrally.
Interested in getting identity management right for your business? Call 844-867-1587 or email info@seashoreit.com.