PAM: Privileged Access Management — Why Your Admins Are Your Biggest Risk
June 2, 2025 · 10 min read · System Networks
74% of successful corporate network breaches involve privileged accounts — admin credentials, service accounts, root access. A system administrator with unrestricted infrastructure access is like a master key to the entire building, hanging in plain sight.
What PAM Solves
Password vault
Centralised password management for all privileged accounts. Admins never know passwords directly — PAM issues temporary sessions.
Session recording
Records all privileged sessions: every command, file opened, system accessed. Full audit trail for investigations.
Least privilege access
Each admin gets access only to the systems needed for their specific task — no more.
Just-in-Time (JIT)
Privileged access granted only for the duration of a specific task. Auto-revoked upon completion.
Russian PAM Solutions
| Product | FSTEC | Notes | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indeed PAM | ✅ | Russian development, full stack, CII ready | from ₽1,000/user/yr |
| Гарда PAM | ✅ | Session recording, Garda SIEM integration | on request |
| Wallix Bastion (RU) | ✅ Cert | French vendor, Russian office | from €500/user/yr |
| CyberArk (legacy) | ❌ | Global leader, but Western vendor — risk | from $500/user/yr |
PAM and privileged access audit
Privileged access audit and PAM deployment →Indeed PAM · Account inventory · Policy configuration · FSTEC compliance