Your Secure and Unified Access Gateway

Portium provides a unified Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Proxy solution, enabling secure, monitored, and seamless access to digital resources for academic institutions, healthcare organizations, and global enterprises.

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The Challenge: Complex and Distributed Access Management

In the era of hybrid work and remote learning, organizations face access management chaos. Multiple vendors, disparate authentication systems (Shibboleth, SAML, IP), stringent security requirements, and user complaints about cumbersome experiences create operational burdens, security risks, and a lack of visibility into content ROI.

The Solution: Portium - One Platform, Full Control

Portium consolidates an Identity Provider (IdP) and a smart proxy service under a single, Zero Trust architecture. The result is a complete, secure, and easy-to-manage solution that reduces Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), provides a uniform Single Sign-On (SSO) experience, and delivers data-driven insights on resource usage.

One Platform with Everything You Need

Advanced Cyber Protection

Personalized Institutional Access

Smart Proxy Beyond Access

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Modern Access Architecture

Portium is built on the foundations of security, flexibility, and operational simplicity. We provide a comprehensive SaaS solution that combines Identity Provider (IdP) capabilities, a Reverse Proxy, and data analytics in one platform.

Unified and Intelligent Architecture

Core System: The Unified Gateway

Unlike traditional solutions that require integrating multiple systems (like EZproxy for access and Shibboleth for identity), Portium acts as a unified gateway. Every access request, from any user, from anywhere, passes through our core. This allows us to enforce uniform security policies, provide a true Single Sign-On (SSO) experience, and monitor all activity from one place. The microservices-based architecture ensures flexibility, scalability, and high availability.

Context-Aware Smart Proxy

Our proxy engine is more than a middleman. It analyzes traffic content in real-time to dynamically rewrite URLs, securely inject credentials into non-SSO compliant sites, and perform automated health checks on target resources. The system supports modern standards like SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect, as well as legacy mechanisms like IP-based authentication, enabling a gradual and smooth transition to the future.

Uncompromising Security (Zero Trust)

We operate under the 'Zero Trust' principle, assuming every access request could be hostile. Every user and every device is continuously re-verified, and access is granted on a 'Least Privilege' basis.

End-to-End Encryption

Communication is encrypted via TLS 1.3, and sensitive data is encrypted at-rest with the AES-256 algorithm. Each institution receives dedicated encryption keys.

Full Data Isolation

A secure multi-tenant architecture ensures complete logical and physical separation of each client's data. There is no data access or sharing between institutions.

Attack Protection

Includes an advanced Web Application Firewall (WAF), DDoS protection, and real-time anomaly detection to identify and block suspicious activity.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Built-in support for 2FA/MFA via authenticator apps, SMS, or security keys, adding a critical layer of protection to user accounts.

Secure Credential Injection

For legacy sites, the system injects credentials on the server-side, so they are never exposed to the user's browser or third parties.

Advanced Management and Control Capabilities

Understand User Behavior (Analytics)

Gain deep insights into resource usage. Our interactive dashboard presents data according to the COUNTER 5 standard, allowing you to see which databases are most popular, what the peak hours are, and the Return on Investment (ROI) for each subscription. All data is collected while fully preserving user privacy and without collecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

End-to-End Visibility & Proactive Monitoring

Don't wait for user complaints. Our monitoring system performs automated 'user simulations' 24/7, checking the access integrity of each database. You'll receive an immediate email alert for any issue, broken link, or expired SSL certificate, allowing you to address the problem before users even notice it.

Full Admin Control

The central management interface gives you full control. Define user groups with different access permissions (e.g., students, researchers, alumni), manage additional system administrators, customize the login portal with your logo and colors, and send branded messages to all users or specific groups.

Empowering the Modern Library

Portium was developed with a deep understanding of the challenges and aspirations of librarians. We're here to give you back your time, provide you with the data, and make resource access a seamless experience for your users.

Stop Being Tech Support

How many hours do you spend dealing with 'broken link' or 'can't log in from home' complaints? Portium's proactive monitoring identifies and alerts you to access issues before your users encounter them. Free your team from IT troubleshooting and get back to focusing on what truly matters: collection development, user instruction, and research support.

Justify Your Budget with Data

In a world of budget cuts, proving the library's value is essential. Our COUNTER 5 compliant analytics suite gives you clear, intuitive data on the usage of every database. Present ROI reports to management, identify the most (and least) popular resources, and make subscription renewal decisions based on real data, not guesswork.

Serve All Your User Communities, Easily

Managing different access permissions for students, faculty, researchers, alumni, and community users can be a logistical nightmare. With Portium, you can easily create granular user groups and assign specific resources to each. Provide alumni access as a benefit, restrict access to expensive resources, and manage it all from a single screen.

Security, Compliance, and Peace of Mind

Portium is designed to meet the strictest requirements of IT and security departments. We reduce your operational load, strengthen your security posture, and integrate seamlessly into your existing tech ecosystem.

Implement a Zero Trust Architecture

Stop relying on IP-based authentication, which is irrelevant in a world of access from anywhere. Portium operates on Zero Trust principles, authenticating every user and every request, every time. With built-in MFA support and role-based access control (RBAC), you can be confident that only the right users have access to the right resources.

Meet the Strictest Compliance Standards

We understand that compliance is not optional. Our platform is compliant with leading global standards, including ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II. For healthcare clients, we are HIPAA compliant. We provide you with all the necessary documentation to pass security audits with ease and demonstrate regulatory adherence.

Reduce Your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Decommission your legacy EZproxy servers. Portium is a full SaaS platform, which means no more maintaining servers, installing patches, or worrying about backups. We manage all the infrastructure, so your IT team can focus on strategic projects instead of putting out fires. Seamless integration with existing identity providers like Azure AD or Okta via SAML further simplifies management and reduces costs.

A Strategic Investment in Your Institution's Future

Portium is more than an operational tool; it's an enabler of strategic goals. We help executive leadership maximize return on investment, mitigate risk, and enhance institutional reputation.

Maximize Return on Investment (ROI)

Your institution invests millions in information resources. Do you know the return on that investment? Portium provides clear data on resource utilization, allowing you to allocate budgets intelligently, negotiate more effectively with vendors, and ensure every dollar spent contributes to research and learning success.

Mitigate Risk and Enhance Reputation

A security breach related to resource access can cause immense reputational and financial damage. Our advanced, internationally compliant security architecture minimizes this risk. By ensuring secure access and user privacy, you strengthen your institution's reputation as a technologically advanced and responsible leader.

Enable Innovation and Global Research

To attract and retain top talent, your institution must provide world-class tools. Seamless, secure access to knowledge resources from anywhere in the world is not a luxury; it's a necessity. Portium removes technological barriers, allowing your academic community to focus on groundbreaking research and excellent teaching.

Your Strategic Partner for Access Management

We are more than a technology vendor. We believe in a long-term partnership based on a unified solution, a transparent business model, and unparalleled support.

One Vendor, One Solution, One Responsibility

End the headache of coordinating between a proxy vendor, an identity provider, and IT teams. Portium provides an All-in-One solution. This simplifies procurement and budgeting, prevents 'mutual blame' between vendors during a failure, and gives you a single point of contact for every need. The result: a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and peace of mind.

Competitive and Fair Pricing

We offer a transparent and competitive pricing model that provides exceptional value. Our solution is designed to work within your existing budgets while delivering superior service and capabilities. Our goal is to provide you with maximum ROI, not just by reducing operational costs, but by improving efficiency and security.

Support That is a Partnership

Our support team consists of experts who understand your content worlds. We provide proactive technical support, are available by email and phone (including on Sundays in Israel), and assist not only with system operation but also with advice on best practices for access management.

From the Portium Blog

Insights, trends, and best practices in access management, library technology, and institutional security.

Migrating from EZproxy: A Modernization Guide

An in-depth analysis of the limitations in traditional proxy architectures and the benefits of moving to a unified, cloud-based access gateway.

Zero Trust in the Academic Library: More Than a Buzzword

How Zero Trust principles are changing the security paradigm in academic institutions, and why continuous authentication is critical.

Measuring Library ROI: Beyond Cost-Per-Use

Using advanced analytics to demonstrate the value of library collections to management.

Ready to Simplify Access?

Contact us today to schedule a personal demo tailored to your needs, or to start a no-obligation pilot. We'd love to show you how Portium can revolutionize access management in your organization.

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