Integrating Privileged Access Management (PAM) with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions offers many benefits for organizations, including enhanced threat detection, improved visibility, reduced risk of insider threats, simplified compliance and more. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of integrating PAM with SIEM solutions and best practices for integrating the two.

Organizations are prioritizing a Privileged Access Management (PAM) strategy to prevent cybercriminals from accessing privileged accounts and conducting malicious activities. A key component of this strategy is securely managing privileged access requests and ensuring that access is granted only when necessary, properly authenticated and monitored in real time.

On January 16, 2025, an Executive Order 14144 was issued, aimed at strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity defenses. This order comes at a crucial time – during the fiscal year 2023, U.S. federal agencies reported over 32,000 cybersecurity incidents, reflecting a 5% increase from the previous year.

The top cyber threats facing the manufacturing industry are ransomware, supply chain attacks, insider threats, phishing and social engineering attacks. In 2023, the manufacturing sector accounted for 25% of all cyber attacks, making it the most targeted industry. As the manufacturing industry increasingly relies on the Internet of Things (IoT) to improve efficiency and productivity, addressing security risks has become essential.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recognized that Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) environments represent one of the largest threats to American critical infrastructure. The increasing convergence of IT and OT systems, combined with the rise of ransomware attacks targeting critical infrastructure and the growing sophistication of nation-state threats, has created unprecedented security challenges.

As a former federal CISO, I’ve observed a persistent and dangerous misconception within government agencies: the belief that smart card authentication eliminates the need for enterprise password and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. This assumption creates critical security vulnerabilities that deserve closer examination.

Service accounts are nonhuman privileged accounts used by systems or applications to perform certain tasks, access resources or run processes. These accounts are typically given only the permissions they need for a specific job. According to ReliaQuest, 85% of data breaches between January 2024 and July 2024 that organizations responded to involved compromised service accounts. To prevent the misuse of credentials, organizations should secure their service accounts.

When organizations adopt remote work, they face increased cybersecurity risks. Privileged Access Management (PAM) helps mitigate these risks by reducing the attack surface, minimizing insider threats, and providing enhanced visibility and monitoring capabilities. Continue reading to learn the cybersecurity risks unique to remote work environments and how PAM helps address them.

As cyber attacks grow in sophistication, traditional security models become more vulnerable, prompting many organizations to adopt zero-trust security. The main difference between traditional and zero-trust security models is how they approach access control. Traditional security models assume trust for users inside their networks, whereas zero-trust security verifies every user and device by default, requiring continuous authentication.

IT controls refer to the frameworks and processes organizations use to manage their information systems securely and effectively. They support business operations by helping reduce cyber risks, ensure regulatory compliance and improve operational efficiency. Continue reading to learn more about the importance of IT controls, steps for implementation and how a PAM solution can enhance their effectiveness.