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Privileged Access Management (PAM)
In the digital era, 70% of cyber attacks occur due to misuse of credentials with high access rights (privileged credentials). Without tight controls, privileged accounts can become prime targets for hackers to gain unauthorized access to critical systems.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a security solution that enables organizations to control, monitor, and audit access to privileged accounts, ensuring that only authorized users can access sensitive resources.
Without PAM, companies face the following challenges:
Credential Abuse
Accounts with high access rights can be abused by insider threats or hackers.
Lack of Visibility & Audit
There is no way to monitor access sessions in real-time, increasing the risk of exploitation.
Strict Security Regulations
Violations of standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, or PDP Act may result in fines and loss of reputation.
Key Features & Capabilities
Privileged Access Management (PAM) offers features to ensure secure control and monitoring of privileged accounts.
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a. Zero Trust Access & Just-in-Time Privileges
- Identity Based Access Control: Secure access with identity & user role-based authentication.
- Just-in-Time (JIT) Access: Granting temporary access only when needed reduces the risk of account misuse.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Ensure that only verified users can access privileged systems.
b. Session Monitoring & AI-Powered Threat Prevention
- Real-Time Session Recording: Monitor and record every user activity during a privileged access session.
- AI-Driven Threat Detection: Using analysis of keystroke & mouse movement biometrics to detect suspicious behavior.
- Session Isolation & Secure Proxy: Prevent hackers from gaining direct access to critical systems.
c. Credential Vaulting & Password Management
- Secret Manager: Store credentials with high-level encryption without leaving a trace on the user endpoint.
- Automatic Password Rotation: Update passwords regularly to prevent credential theft.
- Single Sign-On (SSO) & Multi-Protocol Support: Supports various authentication methods such as SSH, RDP, HTTPS, and API.
Business Benefits
Privileged Access Management (PAM) ensures secure access and monitoring of privileged accounts.
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a. Securing Privilege Account Access & Preventing Abuse
- Reducing the risk of cyber attacks by limiting access to only authorized users.
- Implementing the Zero Trust principle – Never trust, always verify before granting access.
b. Improving Operational Efficiency & AI-Based Security
- Automate access control & auditing so that the IT team does not need to perform manual checks.
- AI-driven monitoring ensuring that anomalies are detected within seconds, not days.
c. Reducing the Risk of Fines & Regulatory Violations
- Comply with global safety standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, and the Personal Data Protection Act (PDP Act).
- Avoid potential financial losses due to data leaks or insider threats attacks.
d. Simplifying Credential Management & Ensuring Compliance
- Provide complete audit trail for forensic investigations in the event of a security incident.
- Reducing the complexity of privileged account management with agentless & agent-based solutions cloud ready.
Use Cases
Privileged Access Management (PAM) provides effective solutions for securing privileged accounts across industries.
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a. Banking & Finance
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Securing access to core banking systems & customer databases from insider threats.
b. Health Services
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Control access to medical records & patient information for HIPAA compliance.
c. Government & Defense
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Implementing Zero Trust Access to protect sensitive digital infrastructure.
d. Technology & Cloud Company
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Provide Just-in-Time access to DevOps & IT teams without the risk of privilege escalation.
How It Works
How Privileged Access Management and Security Controls Work to Protect Sensitive Accounts:
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a. User Request Access
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Privileged users request access through the PAM system.
b. Approval & Authentication
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The system performs Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) before granting access.
c. Session Monitoring & Logging
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All user activities are recorded and analyzed.
d. Automated Password Rotation
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After the session ends, the password is automatically updated to prevent reuse.
e. Threat Detection & Incident Response
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If suspicious activity is detected, the system automatically triggers an alert or terminates the session.
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