Privileged Access Management (PAM)

What is Privileged Access Management (PAM)?

Privileged Access Management (PAM) refers to a set of practices and technologies designed to control and secure accounts with elevated permissions within an organization, such as system administrators or database managers.

Why is it critical for businesses?

Because privileged accounts have access to sensitive systems and data. If compromised, the impact can be severe—ranging from data breaches to disruptions of critical operations. With a PAM strategy, organizations reduce the risk of both internal and external attacks, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen their overall security posture.

How does it work in practice?

PAM includes mechanisms such as centralized password management, strong authentication, monitoring of privileged sessions, and enforcement of least-privilege policies. This ensures that only authorized users can access critical resources, under strict and auditable control.