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". . Securing every identity. Human or Machine . ."
In cyber security, controlling who has access to what especially privileged accounts, remains a fundamental defence.
CyberArk continues to lead the charge in Privileged Access Management (PAM), but what does the future hold?
Privileged accounts are prime targets for attackers.
The 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report showed that 61% of breaches involved compromised credentials, highlighting the critical need for robust PAM solutions.
CyberArk has long been recognised as a market leader in PAM, trusted by many organisations to manage privileged credentials, monitor sessions, and enforce least privilege access. Across multiple Client engagements, we’ve seen CyberArk’s automation capabilities dramatically reduce human error and limit exposure to insider threats.
Emerging trends shaping PAM include:
- Integration with Zero Trust frameworks requiring continuous verification of user identities and access rights
- Expansion of PAM into cloud environments and DevOps pipelines, protecting secrets used by applications and automated processes
- Use of AI-driven analytics to detect anomalous access patterns and potential insider threats more proactively
- Increasing focus on securing machine identities, often overlooked but critical for preventing lateral movement within networks
For CISOs, PAM remains an essential pillar of cyber defence.
Strategic investment in mature PAM platforms, combined with clear governance and employee training, is crucial to reducing risk in today’s complex digital ecosystems.
Questions to consider
- How effectively are you managing privileged access across your hybrid and cloud environments?
- Are you prepared to secure not only human users but also machine identities?
- How can AI enhance your PAM strategy without adding complexity or risk?
