Privileged Access Management (PAM)

What is Privileged Access Management (PAM)?

Privileged Access Management (PAM) covers the methods and tools companies use to specially secure, control and monitor privileged accounts, such as those of administrators. These accounts have far-reaching rights and are a preferred attack target.

Why does PAM matter?

Privileged accounts can cause far-reaching damage if misused. PAM limits and logs their use and thus reduces the risk from insiders and hijacked admin accounts.

What measures belong to PAM?

• Strong authentication for privileged accounts
• Least privilege and temporary elevation of rights
• Complete logging of privileged access
• Separation of roles and regular review

How SecureCloud secures privileged access

Via Advanced Access Management, rights can be assigned granularly and on a role basis, with strong authentication (MFA) and a complete audit log. This makes even far-reaching access controllable and traceable, hosted in Germany.

What is the difference between IAM and PAM?

IAM manages all identities and access. PAM is a specialised area focused on especially critical, privileged accounts.

Why are privileged accounts a risk?

Because they hold far-reaching rights. If an admin account is hijacked, an attacker can cause major damage, hence the special protection through PAM.

How do you secure privileged access?

Through strong authentication, least privilege, temporary rights, role separation and complete logging.