Introduction
Securing your most critical applications and infrastructure by restricting and monitoring privileged access is known as Privileged Access Management (PAM). A PAM program limits lateral movement and escalation of privileges of compromised accounts and infrastructure within its network thus protecting your most important information and assets.
A lack of Privileged Access Management was the key factor behind the Twitter attack on accounts of notable public personalities which requested Bitcoins from the public in large
How can one do it?
Organizations often face a difficult challenge navigating the PAM space due to its complexity and associated costs, further compounded by the fact that the outcomes are not easily tangible. However, with a trusted advisor like us navigating this space becomes easier. The first step according to us for any PAM program is to define a strategy. One must define what the business outcomes are, the risk appetite the organization is comfortable with, and most importantly the investment they want to make; after which a PAM roadmap can be developed.
74% Of Data Breaches Start with Privileged Credential Abuse
The next step AND a major milestone would be the development and deployment of the PAM solution itself based on the roadmap developed. Once an organization has a PAM solution in place, repeatable process, and tools such as RPA can be leveraged to expand PAM coverage into the IT assets of an organization. Partnering with expert like us that have multiple years of experience with PAM tools and process, organizations save time as we can quickly and effectively deploy these solutions and expand its adoption. The added benefit of a partnership is that we can define tangible metrics such as accounts onboarded, applications covered etc. that provide a bird’s eye view of the PAM landscape, thus enabling engineers, directors, and C-Suite executives to understand the PAM landscape and take informed decisions to manage overall risk.
Benefits of PAM program
Implementing a PAM solution helps organizations –
- Reduce attack surface from both internal and external threat actors.
- Enhance operational effectiveness.
- Easier reporting for Audit and Compliance teams
The cost to undertake a PAM program in any organization is high, however PAM is a crucial and proactive measure that strengths any organization is cyber posture. It can often save millions in reputational, financial and IT costs, which would otherwise be spent reacting to a breach once they become a victim of a cyber-attack.
How can we help?
Partnering with us you will have the confidence for your PAM program, whether you are just starting out or have an implement solution. We cover the complete gamut of services by offering strategy, implementation, and operations for PAM. Our client-first approach helps you have a robust, sustainable, and resilient solution that fits your needs. We will be your trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle and even beyond.
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