A Guide to Privileged Identity Management
Privileged Identity Management is an area of Identity Management that focuses solely on privileged accounts, powerful accounts used by IT administrators, select business users and even some applications. Organizations considering Privileged Identity Management solutions must prioritize security as a requirement because privileged accounts are frequently targeted by external attackers and malicious insiders to access sensitive data and gain control of the IT infrastructure. Responding to the need for security, Privileged Account Security solutions approach Privileged Identity Management with a laser focus on securing the most sought-after accounts in an organization. Built from the ground up with security in mind, Privileged Account Security delivers unmatched protection, detection and response to cyber attacks when compared to Privileged Identity Management.
Features
Tamper-proof storage for credentials, log files and recordings ensures sensitive information is protected from unauthorized access and misuse.
High availability and disaster recovery modules include built-in fail-safe measures, secure backup and simple recovery to meet disaster recovery requirements.
Support for strong authentication including multi-factor solutions enables companies to leverage existing authentication solutions for privileged accounts.
FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography addresses compliance and security requirements.
Customizable “request workflows” for credential access approval including dual controls, integration with helpdesk ticketing systems and multiple additional parameters
Segregation of duties to ensure that ensure privileged credentials can only be accessed by authorized users for approved business reasons
Real-time behavioral analytics to detect and disrupt in-progress attacks
Benefits
Single pane of glass administrative interface for and end-to-end privileged account security solution delivers streamlined, centralized management and unified reporting.
Unprecedented security with superior vaulting technology and multiple security layers built-in for authentication, encryption, tamper-proof audit storage and data protection
Individual accountability, detailed audit logs and session recordings streamline auditing and forensics activities
Detailed information about in-progress attacks accelerates remediation time and reduces damage to the business.
Contact us to get more insights about PrivilegedIdentity Management and how best it can be deployed to safeguard your privileged accounts and your business. +254 20 3970000 / +254 755 397 info@copycatgroup.com .
