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Privileged access management (PAM) plays a critical role in protecting sensitive systems, tools, and data. But too often, it’s seen as a solution only meant for large enterprises with dedicated security teams and complex infrastructure.
Today, every organization needs to manage and control privileged access. And with more teams operating in remote-friendly environments, the need for a more accessible and modern approach to PAM has never been greater.
To manage privileged access efficiently (without adding complexity), look for these essentials in a PAM solution. 🌟
1. Support for Cloud-First Environments
If your team is hybrid or fully remote, chances are you rely heavily on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms and cloud infrastructure.
A modern PAM solution should be able to support:
- Users working from any location.
- Cloud-hosted apps, systems, and infrastructure.
- Access across all devices, without requiring a VPN.
If a tool still depends on perimeter-based controls or assumes an on-prem environment, it will only slow you down. You’d need to manage privileged access from anywhere, without rearchitecting your entire setup to make it work.
2. Pricing and Setup That Work for Your Team
You shouldn’t have to spend months implementing a PAM solution or need a dedicated engineer just to maintain it. That’s still the reality with many legacy options.
Look for a solution that is:
- Easy to deploy without custom integrations.
- Clear in its pricing, without hidden add-ons.
- Designed to be managed by a small IT or DevOps team.
If your team is already stretched thin, you need a solution that fits into your workflow with minimal effort. You should be able to set it up, configure access policies, and monitor usage without getting bogged down in complexity. 🧘♂️
3. Designed for Both IT and Security Teams
Whether you have separate IT and security teams or one team handling both, your PAM solution needs to work for everyone involved in managing access.
It should make it easy to:
- Assign and manage privileged access.
- Monitor sessions and user activity.
- Audit usage and generate compliance reports.
The solution should be simple enough for IT to operate without needing specialized security expertise. When both teams work together on the same platform, you reduce friction and improve overall visibility. ⚡
4. Seamless Integration Across Identity, Devices, and SaaS
PAM is only effective if it works across your entire environment. That includes your identity provider, infrastructure, devices, and SaaS tools.
Make sure your PAM solution integrates with:
- Your existing identity platform or directory.
- Go-to infrastructure providers like Google Cloud or AWS.
- Device and endpoint management tools.
- The SaaS apps your team uses daily.
Without this level of integration, access controls stay siloed, and visibility suffers. When everything is connected, you can enforce consistent policies, automate access decisions, and respond faster to potential threats. 🚀
Choosing a PAM Solution That Fits Your Environment
You don’t need a bulky, enterprise-first PAM solution to manage privileged access. You need a solution that works with the tools you already use, fits your team’s capacity, and supports the way you actually operate.
Focus on finding a PAM solution that supports flexible work, fits within your budget, and integrates seamlessly across your environment. When these pieces are in place, PAM becomes manageable, scalable, and effective.
For more insight into choosing a PAM solution that’s right for you, download the PAM for the People eBook. It breaks down what to prioritize, what to avoid, and how to implement PAM without added complexity or overhead.
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