What is an example of PAM implementation?

What is an example of PAM implementation?

Suppose an organization has a critical database that contains sensitive customer data. The database is managed by a small team of privileged users who have full administrative access to the system. To implement PAM for this database, the organization might:
Use a PAM solution to manage and secure the privileged accounts of the database administrators. The PAM solution would enforce strong password policies and rotation, and ensure that passwords are not shared or reused.

Limit the scope of privileged access by granting the database administrators access only to the specific systems and data they need to do their job, and nothing more.

Implement just-in-time access controls that allow the database administrators to request temporary privileged access for specific tasks, such as making configuration changes or performing backups.

Monitor privileged user activity during each session to detect and respond to any potential security incidents.

By implementing these PAM controls, the organization can reduce the risk of unauthorized access to the critical database and improve overall security posture.

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