Identity & Access ManagementAlso called: "privileged identity management", "PIM"
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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View all termsAuthentication vs Authorization
Authentication verifies who you are, while authorization determines what you can do.
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The policies and technologies used to verify identities, govern permissions, and log access across systems.
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An authentication method that requires users to provide two or more verification factors to gain access.
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The process of securely maintaining user state and authentication across multiple HTTP requests.
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