Securing The Kingdom: Privileged Access Management (PAM) And ISO 27001 Compliance
Scytale, Monday, July 17,2023
In today's digital landscape, admin accounts, service accounts, and break glass accounts have become synonymous with privileged access and elevated privileges in the IT environment.
However, these accounts also pose a significant security risk with over 90% of successful cyberattacks targeting privileged accounts as their primary objective. With privileged access often being a prerequisite for installing malware, it's no wonder that almost every attack vector involves the misuse of these special accounts. As a result, the need for robust IT compliance and stringent regulations surrounding the hardening of privileged accounts becomes increasingly evident.