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KPMG Privileged Identity Security

The Evolution of PAM and Its Modern Relevance

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In today's digital landscape, the concept of 'privileged access' has expanded to encompass not only human identities but also machine and third-party identities, necessitating modern privilege controls to protect critical assets in a dynamic environment.

Key Change Drivers

  • New Identities: Machine identities are the primary driver of identity growth, yet 61% of organizations still define privileged users as human-only. This gap highlights the need for a more inclusive approach to PAM.
  • Expansion of cloud resources: With 84% of organizations planning to use three or more Cloud Service Providers, and 68% of breaches involving a human element, robust cloud security measures are essential.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and new attack vectors: Artificial intelligence is driving technological progress, but it also introduces new attack vectors. Enhanced access controls are crucial to address the sophisticated capabilities of adversaries.

Common PAM Challenges

While traditional PAM capabilities remain critical to the enterprise, the scale and complexity of modern ecosystems introduce challenges that call for a more expansive approach. As this landscape evolves, organizations and program leaders can reimagine their ways of working and capabilities to safeguard their people, processes, and technologies. Modern PAM presents new opportunities to improve security posture while simplifying operations.

Modern PAM Features

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Dynamic Access: Transitioning to dynamic, zero standing privilege, and just-enough-access models.

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Visibility: Ensuring clear visibility into critical assets and access patterns.

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Risk Management: Proactively managing risks associated with privileged access.

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Compliance: Adapting to new compliance regulations and business requirements.

KPMG services across modern PAM features

KPMG offers a range of services to help organizations navigate the complexities of PAM:

  • KPIs & Adoption Strategy
    • Custom Key Metrics Reporting
    • Capabilities Adoption Strategy
  • Infrastructure Scanning
    • Automated Discovery & Onboarding
    • Cloud Entitlement & Account Scanning
  • PAM RBAC & ABAC Policies
    • Automated Workflows & Processes
    • Identity Provisioning & Lifecycle Management
  • Zero Standing Privilege & Just-in-Time Access 
    • Automated Credential Rotation
    • MFA & Conditional Access
    • Secrets Management
    • Endpoint Privilege Management
  • Session Isolation & Recording (Multi-Environment)
    • Activity Auditing & Alerts
    • Third-Party SIEM Integration
  • Technical Training & Resources

Why KPMG?

  • Global Footprint: KPMG has a presence in 147 countries with more than 219,000 professionals.
  • Strategic Ecosystems: KPMG collaborates with leading technology partners, including CyberArk, to deliver market-leading offerings.
  • Experience deploying PAM programs: KPMG became a Platinum Partner with CyberArk in 2011 and the 2023 recipient of the CyberArk Global Systems Integrator (GSI) Partner of the Year award. With over 14 years of experience delivering more than 50 PAM transformation engagements, our team brings deep subject matter experience across domains, including strategy, implementation, operations automation, and managed services
  • Cross-Skilled Teams: A team of over 6,000 cybersecurity professionals globally, including more than 100 trained on CyberArk technologies.
  • KPMG's deep expertise in cybersecurity and privileged access management ensures comprehensive and effective solutions.

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Adam White
Advisory Managing Director | Cyber Security Services, KPMG US
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Advisory Managing Director | Cyber Security Services, KPMG US
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