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Privileged access management is no longer just a security tool \u2014 it\u2019s a strategic asset that impacts business operations, productivity, and return on investment (ROI). In this article, you\u2019ll discover how PAM in business not only mitigates cybersecurity risks but also streamlines IT operations, reduces costs, and enhances employee efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a security leader or business executive, you\u2019ll benefit from reading the following actionable insights on how implementing a PAM solution can save you time, protect critical assets, and contribute to your organization\u2019s bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do businesses need PAM?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Privileged access management (PAM)<\/strong> is a critical cybersecurity practice designed to monitor and control access to accounts with elevated privileges, typically governed by a formal privileged account management policy<\/a> that defines roles, rules, and access procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Privileged access management is the cybersecurity discipline that governs and secures privileged accounts (such as admin accounts) and privileged activities (such as working with sensitive data).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why is PAM necessary?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identity-based cyberattacks account for 30% of security breaches, according to the X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2024<\/a> report by IBM Security. Privileged accounts are valuable assets for cybercriminals, as they provide access to the most sensitive resources in your IT infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Given the cost of data breaches<\/a> today, more and more businesses are implementing advanced PAM strategies and access management solutions to minimize these cybersecurity risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key factors driving the adoption of PAM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Research Nester<\/a> predicts that the PAM Market will grow from $3.49 billion in 2024 to $42.96 billion by 2037, driven by a 21.3% compound annual growth rate. This indicates an increasing demand for effective PAM solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s driving this trend?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management<\/a> (subscription required) outlines the following key reasons behind the adoption of PAM solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The rise in cyberattacks<\/strong> involving privileged credential compromise emphasizes the need for stronger controls. Meanwhile, cyber insurance requirements<\/strong> increasingly mandate the use of PAM tools, with 15% to 25% of first-time buyers citing this as a reason for implementing a software solution. On top of that, Gartner recommends using PAM solutions over standard remote access tools<\/strong> to secure vendor and external IT staff access, driving demand for remote privileged access management (RPAM) solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These trends showcase PAM\u2019s growing importance in cybersecurity and explain why your business needs PAM. In the next section, we\u2019ll explore how PAM benefits organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common use cases for PAM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s first take a look at the most popular PAM use cases and how PAM strengthens businesses\u2019 security defenses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t

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Preventing credential theft<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t

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Enforcing the principle of least privilege<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t

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Securing third-party access<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t

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Mitigating insider threats<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t

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Streamlining IT compliance<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t

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Enabling rapid incident response<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n

Preventing credential theft. <\/strong>PAM protects sensitive accounts by securing credentials. Advanced measures like automated password rotation, encrypted credential storage, and two-factor authentication (2FA) make it difficult for attackers to exploit credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enforcing the <\/strong>principle of least privilege<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> By only granting users the minimum access required for their job roles, you can minimize attack surfaces and limit the potential damage from account misuse or compromise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Securing <\/strong>third-party access<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> Vendors, IT service providers, and partners that connect to your network can open doors to external threats or even become threats themselves. PAM allows you to secure remote access by enforcing strict controls, limiting access, and monitoring the actions of external users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mitigating <\/strong>insider threats<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> Employees and contractors know systems on the inside and can have valid access to critical resources, which makes detecting malicious activity challenging. Some PAM solutions can help create audit trails and allow for dynamic privilege management to reduce internal risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Streamlining IT compliance.<\/strong> By maintaining logs for privileged user activity and securing access to sensitive data, PAM helps you meet the requirements of many cybersecurity standards, laws, and regulations<\/a>. Thus, PAM can help your business avoid hefty fines and maintain a good reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enabling rapid <\/strong>incident response<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> PAM solutions are great at restricting an attacker\u2019s access and mitigating the threat upon detection. Moreover, PAM tools typically have some built-in user activity monitoring (UAM) functionality which allows you to promptly identify internal security risks and respond to them in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PAM helps you secure sensitive credentials, enforce the principle of least privilege, and streamline compliance efforts. <\/strong>However, the benefits of PAM go beyond security<\/strong>. In the next section, we\u2019ll explore the impact of PAM on business operations and how PAM solutions contribute to your increased business ROI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using PAM to drive ROI for your business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to intangible benefits like enhanced security and compliance, PAM solutions also offer measurable advantages that make them valuable business investments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s now explore how these benefits PAM can optimize your operations and provide a strong return on security investment (ROSI), helping you to justify your security initiatives<\/a> to your organization\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t

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PAM automates time-consuming tasks, allowing security teams to focus on strategic initiatives.<\/p>\n\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t

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The company saves thousands of labor hours annually through PAM\u2019s automated workflows.<\/p>\n\n \n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n

By automating laborious processes, PAM solutions can help your organization eliminate repetitive tasks. Thus, IT and security teams can save hours of manual effort, reducing operational costs and foreign resources. This allows your staff to focus on more important activities, such as innovation and system optimization. The major tasks you can automate with PAM include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n