Maximum Security for Privileged Access
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is the cybersecurity discipline that controls, monitors, and secures privileged accounts including administrators, service accounts, and technical users with elevated rights.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) protects privileged accounts that have access to critical systems and sensitive data. Privileged accounts are the prime attack target: over 80% of cyberattacks exploit compromised privileged identities. PAM mitigates these risks through credential vaulting, just-in-time access, session monitoring, and the least-privilege principle while simultaneously serving as a key compliance demonstration for DORA, NIS2, and ISO 27001.
Our PAM solutions provide a central platform for managing, monitoring, and controlling privileged access rights. We implement both PASM for central credential management and PEDM for dynamic privilege elevation on endpoints, depending on your specific requirements.
3 service modules
Bookable individually or as an end-to-end programme.
Central management and control of privileged credentials with secure storage, automated rotation, and detailed session recording.
Dynamic privilege elevation at the endpoint level according to the Least-Privilege principle for granular control without full administrator rights.
Special PAM solutions for modern cloud and DevOps environments with API integration, secrets management, and CI/CD pipeline security.
5 phases
We follow a structured approach to implementing PAM solutions based on proven methods and best practices.
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Sarah Richter
Head of Information Security, Cyber Security
10+ years of experience, CISA, CISM, Lead Auditor, DORA, NIS2, BCM, Cyber and Information Security
Privileged Access Management is not just a security tool, but a strategic enabler for digital transformation. Our clients benefit from significantly reduced risk while simultaneously increasing operational efficiency.
Combine PASM (Privileged Account and Session Management) for central credential management with PEDM (Privileged Elevation and Delegation Management) for dynamic privilege elevation on endpoints to implement a comprehensive PAM strategy.
19 QUESTIONS, BRIEFLY ANSWERED
Privileged Access Management (PAM) encompasses technologies and processes for controlling, monitoring, and securing privileged access rights in IT environments. These access rights enable extensive control over critical systems and sensitive data.
PAM solutions can be divided into two main categories: PASM and PEDM. Both approaches complement each other and are often deployed in combination.
Privileged Access Management is a central building block of every Zero Trust architecture, which operates on the principle of "Never trust, always verify." Integration takes place at multiple levels.
A successful PAM implementation follows proven best practices that encompass both technical and organizational aspects.
Implementing PAM in cloud environments requires specific approaches that account for the dynamic and distributed nature of cloud infrastructures.
PAM solutions support compliance with numerous regulatory requirements and compliance standards, particularly in the areas of access control and audit traceability.
Integrating PAM into existing identity management systems creates a smooth security architecture with centralized management and consistent policies.
The effectiveness of a PAM implementation should be continuously monitored using relevant metrics and KPIs in order to identify optimization potential and assess the security posture.
Just-in-Time (JIT) Privileged Access is an advanced PAM concept that replaces standing privileges with temporary, on-demand access rights, thereby significantly reducing the attack surface.
Integrating PAM into DevOps environments requires specialized approaches that ensure security without compromising agility and automation.
Privileged Access Management is a central element in defending against insider threats, as it enables the control, monitoring, and restriction of privileged activities.
PAM solutions for on-premises and cloud environments differ in architecture, functionality, and implementation approaches, with modern solutions increasingly pursuing hybrid approaches.
Machine learning and AI technologies are revolutionizing PAM solutions through improved anomaly detection, risk assessment, and automation, leading to more proactive and adaptive security controls.
Integrating PAM into SIEM and SOC environments creates a closed security loop with improved detection, analysis, and response to security incidents related to privileged access.
Implementing PAM in large enterprises brings specific challenges that are both technical and organizational in nature and require strategic solution approaches.
The German PAM market is shaped by international and local vendors that differ in terms of feature scope, target audiences, and areas of specialization.
Combining PAM with multi-factor authentication (MFA) creates multiple layers of defense and significantly increases the security of privileged access.
Measuring the return on investment (ROI) of a PAM implementation requires quantifying both the costs and the diverse benefit aspects, which often extend beyond pure security improvements.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Identity and Access Management (IAM) are complementary security disciplines with different areas of focus, functions, and control mechanisms.
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