THREAT‑WATCH
Glossary
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Controls specifically for accounts with elevated permissions, like administrators, since those accounts cause the most damage if compromised.
PAM tools vault and rotate privileged credentials, enforce just-in-time access (granting elevated rights only for the duration needed, not permanently), and log every privileged session for audit purposes. Attackers specifically target admin credentials because they unlock the most systems at once, making PAM a priority control for any organization with IT staff or system administrators.