Privileged access management (PAM) is an identity security system that assists organizations in protecting themselves against cyber risks by monitoring, detecting, and preventing unwanted privileged access to important resources. Every cloud provider offers solutions for this, and Azure is no exception. But how do you make Azure PAM work for a cloud application?
What Is Azure Privileged Access Management (PAM) All About?
Privileged access = access with increased administrative permissions. For example, using the SSH or RDP protocol to virtual machines running an application is considered “privileged,” especially if you get root or “administrator” access.