Privileged Access Management And Micro Segmentation Are Better Together
Security Boulevard, Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Most cyberattacks today follow a predictable pattern. Attackers steal or abuse privileged credentials to gain access and then move laterally across systems to reach valuable data. Add to that the new risk from AI and agentic AI systems abusing credentials.
Companies need to defend against both. That's why a modern Zero Trust strategy requires both privileged access management and microsegmentation.
Controlling Who Gets In
Access is the front line of your security. Think of it as the entry points into and out of your network. Not all access carries the same level of risk. Regular user accounts may provide limited permissions. While privileged accounts hold the keys to your infrastructure, giving administrators, developers, and service accounts the ability to configure systems, deploy software, or access sensitive data. If attackers compromise just one of these accounts, they can bypass most defenses and operate with trusted authority.