PAM reduces the risk of high-impact compromise by governing how privileged identities are issued and monitored.
Core capabilities
- Vaulting and rotating privileged credentials.
- Session recording for administrative activity.
- Just-in-time elevation with approval workflows.
- Analytics that flag unusual privileged behavior.
Quick wins
- Replace standing admin accounts with temporary elevation.
- Monitor service accounts for unused or risky permissions.
- Integrate PAM events into your SIEM for centralized visibility.
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