Keeper Security adds Google Chat approval workflows for privileged access

Keeper Security launched a Google Chat integration that lets Google Workspace teams request, approve and audit privileged access without leaving chat. The move is meant to keep credentials and secrets encrypted end to end while reducing friction for admins and approvers.

Why it matters: - Keeper Security is pushing privileged access management into Google Chat, where many Google Workspace teams already work. - The integration aims to cut tool-switching while keeping credential handling inside Keeper’s zero-knowledge model. - The launch matters for organisations that want approval workflows, audit trails and just-in-time access without exposing secrets to extra systems.

What happened: - Keeper Security announced a new Google Chat integration on September 25, 2026. - The integration brings approval workflow management and secure credential access directly into Google Chat. - Teams can request privileged access, approve requests, retrieve credentials and manage secrets from the chat platform. - The product extends zero-trust identity governance into Google Workspace environments.

The details: - Administrators can manage vault access requests with justification and custom permission levels. - Users can retrieve secrets and submit just-in-time elevation requests. - Approval routing is policy-driven, and access windows can be time-limited. - The integration provides full audit trails and reporting. - Real-time request notifications and approvals run in dedicated channels. - Centralised audit logging covers access requests, approvals and credential access. - The Google Chat App runs on an organisation’s existing infrastructure using Commander Service Mode. - Credentials remain encrypted end to end and do not pass through external services. - The integration supports Vault record access requests, Endpoint Privilege Manager elevation approvals and SSO Cloud device approvals. - Installation uses a guided setup process that stores the integration’s configuration and credentials in Keeper Secrets Manager. - The integration is available immediately to customers with active Keeper Secrets Manager or KeeperPAM licences. - Setup details and user documentation are available in Keeper’s documentation.

Between the lines: - Keeper is positioning Google Chat as a control point for access governance, not just a place for conversation. - The integration reflects a broader push to embed security workflows inside collaboration tools rather than force employees into separate admin portals. - Craig Lurey, CTO and co-founder of Keeper Security, said the chat app is only the interface and that encryption and verification happen in the customer’s environment.

What’s next: - Keeper customers with eligible licences can install the integration now. - Organisations using Google Workspace can test whether chat-native approval flows reduce friction for admins and approvers. - Wider adoption will likely hinge on how well the workflow balances convenience with compliance and audit requirements.

The bottom line: - Keeper Security is making privileged access management easier to use inside Google Chat while keeping the underlying security controls in its zero-knowledge architecture.