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Defining a PAM policy is a critical step toward secure and compliant privileged access governance. This template gives you a complete foundation so you can establish strong controls without starting from scratch.

Read this paper to discover the following:

  • Prewritten policy statements for passwords, access control, monitoring, and compliance.
  • Coverage for third-party access, endpoint admin rights, DevOps accounts, and secrets management.
  • Compliance mappings aligned with PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and SOX
  • Implementation notes that turn policy into actionable steps for IT teams.

The template is fully customizable, helping you save time, reduce compliance risks, and enforce consistent privileged access practices across your organization.

About the author

Paul Fisher is a Former Lead Analyst at KuppingerCole, where he specializes in cybersecurity with a focus on Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM). His research also covers emerging areas such as AI, IoT, and data governance across multiple industries, including automotive.

Before becoming an analyst, Paul built his career in technology journalism. He held senior editorial roles at major UK publications and collaborated with companies such as IBM, HP Enterprise Security Services, and Sky UK, advising on security communications and strategy.

At KuppingerCole, Paul leads quantitative research initiatives and regularly publishes reports, whitepapers, and market analyses for decision-makers. He is also a frequent speaker at international conferences, sharing insights on access security, identity management, and zero trust architectures.