PAM

Definition

PAM, or Privileged Access Management, refers to the systems and processes used to secure, control, and monitor access to critical information and resources by privileged users. It aims to reduce the risk of security breaches by enforcing the principle of least privilege, ensuring that users have the minimum levels of access necessary to perform their job functions. PAM solutions typically include features such as credential vaulting, session monitoring, and automated password management.

Secure Settings Example

# Example PAM policy configuration in a YAML format
pam_policy:
  enforce_mfa: true
  session_timeout: 15m
  password_rotation:
    enabled: true
    interval_days: 30
  access_control:
    default_deny: true
    allow_list:
      - admin_group
      - security_team

Insecure Settings Example

# Example of insecure PAM configuration
pam_policy:
  enforce_mfa: false
  session_timeout: 0 # No session timeout
  password_rotation:
    enabled: false
  access_control:
    default_deny: false
    allow_list:
      - all_users # Overly permissive access