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Security Fundamentals & Crypto · Intermediate

Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Controls and tools that secure, monitor, and limit use of administrative and other privileged accounts.

Definition

PAM solutions vault privileged credentials, rotate passwords, broker sessions, record privileged activity, and enforce just-in-time elevation. They reduce standing privilege and provide accountability for administrators. Vendors include CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, and cloud-native tools like Entra PIM.

Example

An admin checks out the domain admin password from a PAM vault for two hours, and the session is recorded.

Exam tip

PAM addresses privileged account risk with vaulting, JIT, and session monitoring.

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