PAM Tools
This section will explore essential PAM tools such as Just-in-Time (JIT) permissions, password vaulting, and ephemeral credentials, each designed to enhance security and accountability in privileged access control. These tools are defined as follows:
- JIT permissions: Traditional privilege assignment often involves granting long-term access rights to users, which can become a liability if not managed meticulously. JIT permissions are elevated on a temporary basis, only a few minutes before they are required. JIT comprises the following steps:
- When a user requires privileged access, they initiate a request through the PAM system
- The request is then routed through an approval workflow, which could involve manual or automated steps Only authorized personnel can be granted access
- Once approved, the PAM tool grants access for a predefined duration, often just enough time to complete the required task
- After the time limit for PAM expires, access is automatically revoked, reducing...