Putting a PAM solution in place is a great first step, but a PAM product alone is insufficient without action behind it. Here are five activities you can implement in 30 days to make the most of your PAM products.
5 activities to try with your PAM solution
1. Rotate privileged credentials frequently
Changing privileged credentials is a core PAM best practice. It reduces the possibility of credentials being hacked or leaked. Plan rotation at regular periods and make sure all important accounts follow the procedure.
2. Implement Just-in-Time (JIT) access
JIT access elevates users’ rights only temporarily and as needed, as opposed to giving users permanent privileged access. This improves security posture and narrows the window of opportunity for account misuse.
3. Conduct detailed activity audits
Make user of your solution to carry out thorough audits of the actions related to privileged accounts. Monitoring these records regularly help you spot unusual activity or security lapses. For prompt reactions, set automated notifications for unusual activity.
4. Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Putting MFA in place immediately improves the security of privileged accounts. It provides an extra degree of security, guaranteeing that unapproved access is stopped even in the event of hacked or stolen credentials.
5. Update and patch PAM software frequently
Take the time to apply the most recent patches and upgrades to your PAM system(s). This blocks vulnerabilities an attacker could exploit. Create a regular maintenance schedule to ensure updates are applied on time.
These basic activities significantly enhance the effectiveness of your PAM solution, protecting your organization’s most sensitive data and systems.
What would you add? What are some of your organization’s most essential PAM activities?