The concept of privileged access management (PAM) has evolved over time, starting with the idea of role-based access control (RBAC) where permissions are assigned based on job roles. However, organizations soon realized that defining concrete roles for individuals was challenging due to the flexible and evolving nature of businesses. This led to the need for automating the access request process and empowering employees to self-serve and elevate their access based on their needs.

CEO and Co-Founder of Entitle, Ron Nissim recently had the opportunity to be a guest speaker on the renowned podcast, "Identity at the Center." Hosted by industry experts Jim McDonald and Jeff Steadman, this informative podcast focuses on identity security within the context of identity and access management (IAM). With their extensive experience in the field, Jim and Jeff bring listeners insightful conversations, industry news, and interviews with key figures from the identity management industry.

Privileged Access Management (PAM) plays a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of organizational systems and data. The traditional approach to access management, known as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), has faced challenges in keeping up with the dynamic nature of modern organizations. As businesses evolve and employees require timely access to resources, it becomes crucial to rethink access management strategies.

In today's disconnected world, the task of managing privileged access has become increasingly challenging. The surge in remote work has exposed employees to new vulnerabilities as they access sensitive systems and data from unsecured networks and personal devices, making them attractive targets for cyberattacks. To combat these risks, organizations must adopt Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.

The recent US National Guard leak has once again focused attention on the risk that overprivileged access poses. A massive intelligence breach occurred when Massachusetts US National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, an IT specialist with a top secret security clearance, accessed and printed classified files and posted them to a civilian Discord chat room. He did this after having been previously reprimanded for his mishandling of classified information.

It is fair to say that few technologies have grabbed more news headlines in 2023 than ChatGPT. As an artificial intelligence (AI) language model, ChatGPT is a powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize multiple business areas, including, but not limited to, marketing, operations, engineering, risk management, legal and employee optimization.

In today's rapidly evolving cloud landscape, managing permissions and ensuring robust security controls are essential for organizations utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) is crucial in managing permissions to access AWS resources. While IAM provides granular control over permissions, AWS IAM permissions boundaries offer additional security and flexibility for fine-tuning access controls.

Implementing the principle of least privilege at scale in AWS requires careful planning and a systematic approach. Here are some steps to help you achieve this.