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Privileged Access Management (PAM)

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Cybersecurity Cloud Security Context OT/ICS Security Context SaaS Security Context Protect (Cybersecurity Controls) Application & API Security Backup & Resilience Controls Data Protection Identity & Access Management (IAM) Network Security & Segmentation Privileged Access Management (PAM) Secure Configuration & Hardening Security Awareness & Training
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Control and monitor high-risk privileged access so administrative actions are justified, time-bound, and traceable, reducing the likelihood and impact of misuse.

Privileged accounts can bypass normal controls and cause outsized business impact. PAM focuses on making privileged access rare, controlled, and auditable.

Outcomes

  • Reduced risk of catastrophic breaches from privileged misuse
  • Better traceability of administrative actions for investigations and audits
  • Faster containment during incidents (disable/rotate privileged access)
  • More consistent operational discipline (break-glass use is explicit)

Typical scope

  • Just-in-time / time-bound privileged access
  • Strong authentication and step-up approvals for sensitive actions
  • Session monitoring and logging for privileged activity
  • Break-glass procedures and emergency access governance
  • Privilege minimization (remove standing admin where possible)

GenAI-enabled execution

Agents can help review privileged access requests, flag policy conflicts, and summarize privileged activity for audits—guardrailed by strict approval rules and mandatory human authorization for sensitive access and actions.