Glossary
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
PAM is extra security for admin accounts - the special accounts that can do anything need extra protection and monitoring.
What is Privileged Access Management (PAM)?
Controls and technologies for managing and auditing access to critical systems and data by users with elevated privileges.
Why Should You Care?
Privileged credentials are primary targets for attackers. PAM is a core requirement for most compliance frameworks.
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Real-World Example
IT admins must check out credentials from a PAM vault, which records their session and automatically rotates passwords.
How to Protect Against Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- 1.
Inventory all privileged accounts
- 2.
Implement PAM solution with session recording
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