[ManageEngine] seven ways to strengthen the security of enterprise privileged access

In any business , Privileged users can access without any restrictions IT A wide range of mission critical systems and data in the infrastructure . Although many cyber attacks today can be linked to this abuse of unlimited access （ Whether by internal malicious privileged personnel or external participants ）, However, there are still a large number of enterprises and institutions with fragile security procedures 、 Superficial privilege control measures .
This is privileged access management （PAM） Where it should play a role .PAM Is a set of protection 、 Strategies for controlling and monitoring privileged activities and sessions on key enterprise systems , Without affecting business productivity .

Here we share some practical tips , Help you design 、 Build and develop a powerful defense mechanism to prevent abuse of privileges .

1、 Create visibility into all privileged access in the network

Discover and identify in IT All privileged accounts scattered in the infrastructure 、 secret key 、 Certificates and sensitive documents , Store them in a central place . Around who can access them , And how long to visit , To set permissions and policies . In this way , Build visibility and control over proprietary access to critical data , Especially for privileged accounts that have been forgotten or abandoned for a long time , Avoid providing high-risk backdoors for malicious actors .

2、 Build multiple layers of security for privileged access

Build multi factor authentication to confirm the identity information of those who perform privileged activities . Further safety measures , Set up the approval process , Control access to critical systems , And set a time to automatically reclaim and reset access credentials . Through this strong access control process , It's hard for attackers to muddle through , Promote permissions and wantonly destroy them in the network , Prevent business operations .

3、 Easier to use 、 Fast workflow to improve business productivity

Support users to remotely access key systems through a secure path , Without modifying the firewall policy 、 Connect VPN Or record a large number of complex passwords . Using single sign on , Enable users to automatically log in to remote systems and applications in a mixed environment . Such practices can prevent malicious access from unknown sources , At the same time, speed up the operation 、 Increase productivity 、 Accelerate time to value .

4、 Further compress the attack surface by eliminating hard coded credentials

In your DevOps Identify the default 、 Hard coded credentials , Store them in a unified location . And force it to pass API And automated scripts to obtain the required credentials from the central password repository , Prevent the disclosure of high-risk passwords . Implement best practices for password security , For example, regular password rotation 、 Increase complexity , To significantly reduce the opportunities for credential theft attacks and exploit vulnerabilities .

5、 Enhance the supervision and accountability of privileged conversations

Record the session of each privileged user , And keep them safe as videos 、 Encrypted database , For future review . Using implicit privilege sessions , Monitor privileged sessions in real time , Find and stop the conversation in time , And effectively investigate risky conversations . Have internal privileges for trusted people , And the integrity of privileged sessions initiated by third-party vendors 、 Fine grained records , It is conducive to easy governance and better accountability for privileged conversation activities .

6、 Demonstrate compliance with regulations and safety policies at any time

In clear and definite 、 Downloadable audit trails and reports , Capture all events involving privileged credentials and access . Many compliance standards and industry regulations , Such as SOX、HIPAA and PCI DSS, All requirements for tracking and monitoring all access to your key systems are clarified . Central point of contact through audit and compliance management , You can easily prove to auditors and forensic investigators that all security controls are in place .

7、 Integrate advanced technology , Make better business decisions

use AI With machine learning driven monitoring capabilities , Continuously detect exceptions and potentially harmful privileged activities , And automatically start the mitigation control to prevent damage . And SIEM Integration with scanning tools , It helps to identify vulnerabilities and introduce governance measures in a timely manner .
take ITSM Included in the portfolio , Simplify requests for privileged access , Improve the efficiency of change and asset management . Associate and synchronize privileged access data with all the above functions , And arrange their workflow through the central console . such , You can implement privileged access security throughout the infrastructure , Gain enhanced situational awareness , Reduce organizational silos .

ManageEngine PAM360 Is a comprehensive privileged access management solution , It can support enterprises to target their entire IT Users in the infrastructure 、 Management access and authority of system and Application , Implement strict control and governance .

ManageEngine PAM360 It helps modern enterprises cope with the changing PAM demand , Has been selected for two consecutive years Gartner Privileged access management Magic Quadrant .