EmpowerID Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a modern multi-Cloud era solution for achieving zero-standing privilege by delivering the right access, at the right time, to the right identities, across every workload. EmpowerID supports a lightweight agentless and vaultless "Advanced PAM" deployment model, enabling a new level of protection and simplicity across Cloud and on-premise environments. For traditional "Basic PAM" use cases, EmpowerID includes a secure vault where access to credentials is controlled by granular policies determining who may request which credentials, for how long, and if the credential's password should be rotated upon check-in or on a schedule.
Basic PAM versus Advanced PAM
EmpowerID Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a modern solution for achieving zero-standing privilege, by providing the right access, to the right identities, crucial aspect of cybersecurity that focuses on controlling, monitoring, and securing the access of privileged accounts within an organization's IT infrastructure. These accounts have elevated permissions and access rights, making them critical to protect from unauthorized access and malicious activity.
EmpowerID’s Approach to PAM
EmpowerID offers a comprehensive and modern PAM solution tailored for the multi-cloud era. The platform emphasizes achieving zero-standing privilege by ensuring the right access is granted to the right identities at the right time, across any workload, in the multi-Cloud era. EmpowerID offers provides two PAM distinct deployment models for PAM: "Advanced PAM" and "Basic PAM".
Advanced PAM
The " Advanced PAM " model in EmpowerID is characterized by its agentless and vaultless architecture. This approach simplifies deployment and management, providing lightweight and robust protection for Cloud across cloud and on-premise environments. For "Basic PAM" Advanced PAM leverages EmpowerID's modern microservices and Kubernetes architecture, enabling seamless integration with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) and Access Management (AM) systems. This integration facilitates controlled privilege escalation, delegation management, and task-based automation, extending PAM's capabilities to include Cloud Infrastructure Entitlements Management (CIEM).
Key features of Advanced PAM include:
Zero Standing Privilege (ZSP): Ensures no permanent privileged access, minimizing attack surfaces.
Microservices and Kubernetes: Provides scalability and flexibility in deploying PAM across diverse environments.
Integration with Major AM and IGA Vendors: Supports open standards for seamless interoperability with platforms like Microsoft Azure.
Controlled Privilege Escalation and Delegation Management (CPEDM): Manages temporary elevation of privileges and delegation of tasks.
Basic PAM
For traditional Basic PAM use cases, EmpowerID offers a secure vault that controls access to credentials based on granular policies. These policies vault-based solution. This model includes a vault where credentials are stored and managed. Access to these credentials is governed by granular policies, which define who can request which credentials, for how longaccess, the duration of access, and whether the credential's password should be rotated upon check-in or on a schedule. EmpowerID's PAM solution provides simplicity, flexibility, and security for privileged access management.
How EmpowerID Delivers Advanced PAM
While many vendors are now adopting the Zero Standing Privilege (ZSP) approach, EmpowerID stands out from other Privileged Access Management (PAM) vendors due to its modern microservices and Kubernetes architecture, as well as its converged Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Access Management (AM), and PAM SaaS solution. EmpowerID offers a complete and modular converged solution that covers all three areas, with seamless synergy between functionalities. This includes utilizing fine-grained IGA connectors for PAM and integrating with major AM and IGA vendors such as Microsoft Azure using open standards. EmpowerID's PAM solution extends beyond traditional PAM to include Controlled Privilege Escalation and Delegation Management (CPEDM), Privileged IT Task-Based Automation, and Cloud Infrastructure Entitlements Management (CIEM). EmpowerID PAM can be the foundation of your organization's Identity Fabric, providing deep functionality across PAM, IGA, and AM, allowing for an integrated and streamlined approach to identity and access management
Key features of Basic PAM include:
Secure Credential Vault: Centralized storage of privileged credentials with strong security controls.
Granular Access Policies: Fine-tuned control over who can access which credentials and under what conditions.
Password Management: Automated password rotation to enhance security and reduce the risk of compromised credentials.
EmpowerID’s Converged Solution
EmpowerID's PAM solution is part of a broader, converged Identity Fabric that integrates PAM, IGA, and AM functionalities. This comprehensive approach provides a unified and streamlined solution for managing identities and access across an organization's entire IT landscape. By leveraging fine-grained IGA connectors and supporting integration with major vendors, EmpowerID delivers a complete and modular solution that addresses the full spectrum of identity and access management needs.