Identity at the Center #267- PAM & IGA with Paul Mezzera
Mar 15, 2024
Paul Mezzera, an identity enthusiast and former Gartner analyst, returns to share insights into the evolving landscape of Privileged Access Management (PAM). He discusses the driving forces shaping PAM and shares predictions for its future. Paul also delves into Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), drawing from his experiences at Saviynt and UC Davis. He highlights automation's role in higher education identity management and talks about challenges in integrating new technologies while keeping user experience in mind.
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Cloud Entitlements Are PAM
- Privileged cloud infrastructure entitlements fall under PAM due to their admin-level access.
- Managing cloud entitlements is critical in modern PAM strategies.
Social Media Accounts Are Privileged
- Social media accounts are privileged and pose brand and reputation risks if compromised.
- PAM vendors have largely failed to address social media account management.
Least Privilege Is A Transitional Phase
- Jim McDonald compares least privilege to outdated technology like horse and buggy transportation.
- He explains zero standing privilege requires advanced automation and mature identity systems.