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Attack Surface
An attack surface in permissions management refers to the sum total of all potential vulnerabilities that an unauthorized entity could exploit to gain access to a system or data.
What is Privileged Access Governance?
Privileged Access Governance (PAG) is a comprehensive framework and set of practices that organizations use to manage, control, and monitor access to privileged accounts and resources within their IT infrastructure. Privileged accounts refer to accounts with elevated levels of access and control over critical systems, applications, and data. PAG aims to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to these accounts and that their activities are tracked, audited, and aligned with security and compliance requirements.
The main components of Privileged Access Governance include:
1. Access Control: PAG involves setting up access controls to ensure that privileged accounts are only accessible by authorized individuals and are granted on a need-to-know basis. This is achieved by implementing strong authentication mechanisms and enforcing the principle of least privilege.
2. Identity Management: Organizations need to maintain a clear record of who has access to privileged accounts and resources. This involves establishing identity management processes, including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and managing role-based access controls (RBAC).
3. Authentication and Authorization: PAG enforces strong authentication mechanisms, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), to ensure that only legitimate users can access privileged accounts. Authorization mechanisms define what actions users are allowed to perform once they have access.
4. Access Monitoring and Auditing: Continuous monitoring and auditing of privileged access activities are crucial for detecting unauthorized or malicious actions. PAG solutions provide real-time monitoring and generate audit logs for accountability and compliance purposes.
5. Privilege Escalation: PAG defines controlled processes for privilege escalation, allowing users to temporarily access higher privilege levels when necessary. This prevents the unnecessary granting of permanent high-level access.
6. Automated Workflows: PAG often involves setting up automated workflows for requesting, approving, and revoking privileged access. This streamlines the process and reduces administrative overhead.
7. Risk Management: PAG assesses and mitigates risks associated with privileged access. This includes identifying critical assets, evaluating potential vulnerabilities, and implementing measures to prevent unauthorized access.
8. Compliance Adherence: PAG ensures that privileged access activities comply with regulatory standards and industry requirements. This involves maintaining records, generating audit reports, and demonstrating compliance during audits.
9. Incident Response: In case of security incidents or breaches involving privileged accounts, PAG provides a framework for responding effectively. It includes processes to investigate, contain, and mitigate the impact of such incidents.
10. Integration: PAG solutions often integrate with existing security and identity management systems to provide a holistic approach to privileged access management.
By implementing Privileged Access Governance, organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture by minimizing the risks associated with unauthorized access, insider threats, and data breaches. PAG helps organizations maintain control over their critical assets, meet compliance requirements, and reduce the attack surface, ultimately contributing to a more secure IT environment.
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