Privileged access management (PAM)

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Privileged access management (PAM) refers to solutions and practices for controlling, brokering and monitoring access to privileged accounts and administrative permissions.

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Cybersecurity expert Viktor Hedberg explains AD tiering and privileged access management. · AD Tiering and Privileged Access with Viktor…
A common mistake he sees is administrators using the same account for daily work and privileged tasks, which is what privileged access management addresses. · ENTRA PIM EXPLAINED

Episodes about Privileged access management (PAM)

AD Tiering and Privileged Access with Viktor Hedberg…

2026-05-23 · Video on YouTube

In this episode of the m365.fm podcast, host Mirko Peters speaks with cybersecurity expert Viktor Hedberg about the importance of securing enterprise environments through Active Directory (AD) tiering and privileged access management. The discussion explores…

ENTRA PIM EXPLAINED

2026-07-31 · Video on YouTube

Attackers rarely break in anymore, they sign in, and over-privileged admin accounts make that easy. In this episode Microsoft MVP Mark Orr shows Microsoft 365 and security admins how Entra Privileged Identity Management, phishing-resistant MFA, Intune device…

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Articles about Privileged access management (PAM) (2)

What Is Microsoft Entra PIM Guide
2026-04-30 · Mirko Peters
Learn what is Microsoft Entra PIM with practical guidance on security, governance, access control, implementation, and real-world use.
Why privileged accounts in Entra ID are your biggest hidden risk
2026-03-22 · Mirko Peters
Privilege Access: A Top Security Risk & Management Essentials. Learn about privilege access management and securing privileged accounts. Discover why managing privileged access is

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What is lateral movement?

Lateral movement means attackers moving through a network using compromised accounts. Attackers commonly target privileged accounts for this, which is why tiering and privileged access management matter. · From the episode: AD Tiering and Privileged Access with Viktor…

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