Traditional Responses to Managing Privileged Identity and Access Are Too Narrow
More and more organizations are realizing they need to do more to protect access to their privileged accounts and systems, but are missing the mark when assembling a privileged access management strategy. Traditional approaches to privileged access and identity management often leave organizations exposed because their focus is too narrow. In addition to addressing the risk related to identity management for credentials, you also must consider how all types of privileged access impact your security posture.
The Four Pitfalls of Privilege
Protecting Only Passwords
You're managing passwords, but are non-secured access pathways still open?
Partners with Privileges
Privileged insiders are accounted for, but how are vendors using privileges?
Privilege Account Sprawl
Does your list of "privileged users" cover everyone who has privileged access?
Prioritizing Only People
Machines use passwords, too. Are service accounts and app-to-app credentials secure?
