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PRIVILEGED ACCESS MANAGEMENT

Privileged Access ManagementServices for Enterprise Security

Secure privileged accounts. Control critical access. Reduce enterprise risk.

Privileged accounts provide elevated access to an organisation's most critical systems, applications, databases and infrastructure. If compromised, these accounts can expose sensitive information, disrupt business operations and create significant security risks.

DWT's Privileged Access Management (PAM) service offering focuses on helping organisations strengthen control over privileged identities, manage administrative credentials and establish structured access governance across enterprise environments.

Why Privileged Access Management Matters

Not all user accounts carry the same level of risk.

System administrators, database administrators, IT infrastructure teams, application administrators and third-party service providers may require elevated permissions to perform critical activities.

  • Privileged accounts are high-value targets for cybercriminals.
  • Elevated permissions can create significant internal security exposure.
  • Shared or unmanaged administrator accounts weaken accountability.
  • Standing privileges increase the impact of compromised credentials.
  • Limited visibility into privileged activity complicates investigations.
  • Third-party and contractor access can expand the attack surface.

PAM helps organisations establish greater control over these accounts, reduce unnecessary privileges and improve accountability for access to critical systems.

Our Privileged Access Management Capabilities

Privileged Access Management Consulting

Develop a structured approach to managing privileged access across your enterprise technology environment.

  • PAM strategy and architecture.
  • Privileged account discovery and assessment.
  • Privileged access policy development.
  • PAM solution evaluation.
  • Access governance requirements.
  • PAM implementation planning.

The objective is to align privileged access controls with the organisation's security requirements, infrastructure and operational processes.

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Privileged Account Management

Establish better visibility and control over accounts with elevated permissions across enterprise systems.

  • Discovery of privileged accounts.
  • Identification of shared and unmanaged accounts.
  • Privileged account classification.
  • Account ownership and accountability.
  • Access approval workflows.
  • Periodic privileged access reviews.

Privileged Credential Management

Reduce the risks associated with exposed, reused or poorly managed administrative credentials.

  • Secure credential storage.
  • Password vaulting.
  • Automated credential rotation.
  • Password policy enforcement.
  • Credential access controls.
  • Audit trails for privileged credential usage.

Privileged Session Management

Improve visibility and accountability for activities performed through privileged sessions.

These controls can help organisations understand how privileged access is being used across critical systems.

  • Controlled privileged session access.
  • Session monitoring.
  • Session recording.
  • Administrative activity tracking.
  • Session termination controls.
  • Audit and investigation support.

Just-in-Time Privileged Access

Reduce standing administrative privileges by providing elevated access only when required and for an approved duration.

  • Temporary privilege elevation.
  • Time-bound access permissions.
  • Approval-based access requests.
  • Reduced standing privileges.
  • Improved accountability for administrative access.

Privileged Identity Governance

Establish governance over privileged identities and the permissions assigned to them.

  • Privileged access reviews.
  • Role-based access policies.
  • Segregation of Duties (SoD).
  • Privileged identity lifecycle management.
  • Access certification.
  • Governance reporting.

PAM Technologies and Enterprise Platforms

PAM technology selection should reflect the organisation's existing infrastructure, security requirements and operational needs.

Enterprise PAM environments may involve platforms and solutions such as:

  • CyberArk
  • BeyondTrust
  • Microsoft identity and access technologies
  • Other enterprise privileged access management platforms

The appropriate solution depends on the number and type of privileged accounts, infrastructure complexity, integration requirements and desired operating model.

Technology selection should be based on business requirements rather than vendor preference alone.

How PAM Supports Enterprise Risk Management

Privileged access is closely connected to business risk, operational continuity and enterprise governance.

A structured PAM strategy can help organisations:

Reduce credential exposure

Improve the protection and management of sensitive administrative credentials.

Limit excessive permissions

Apply the principle of least privilege and reduce unnecessary standing access.

Improve accountability

Establish better visibility into who accessed critical systems and what actions were performed.

Strengthen audit readiness

Maintain access records and governance processes that support internal reviews and applicable compliance requirements.

Reduce insider risk

Strengthen controls over employees, administrators and external users with elevated permissions.

Support business continuity

Reduce the likelihood that compromised privileged accounts can disrupt critical operations.

Our Approach to Privileged Access Management

Every enterprise has a different mix of applications, infrastructure, users and administrative requirements. PAM initiatives should therefore be aligned with the organisation's existing security architecture.

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Discover and Assess

Identify privileged accounts, administrative access pathways, critical systems and existing credential management practices.

2

Define the PAM Strategy

Determine access requirements, privilege policies, governance controls and the appropriate technology approach.

3

Design the Architecture

Develop a PAM architecture that considers enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud environments and administrative workflows.

4

Implement and Integrate

Establish the agreed privileged access controls and integrate them with supported enterprise systems.

5

Monitor and Optimise

Review privileged account activity, access policies, governance requirements and opportunities to strengthen controls over time.

Privileged Access Management for Enterprises in Saudi Arabia and Riyadh

Enterprises across Saudi Arabia and the UAE are investing in cloud infrastructure, enterprise applications and digital transformation initiatives.

As technology environments expand, securing privileged accounts becomes an important part of protecting critical infrastructure, sensitive information and business operations.

DWT can discuss your organisation's privileged access requirements, existing security controls and enterprise technology environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Privileged accounts can provide access to critical infrastructure, financial systems, enterprise applications and sensitive business information. A compromised administrator account may create organisation-wide consequences. Board-level oversight helps ensure privileged access risks have clear ownership, appropriate investment, measurable controls and alignment with enterprise risk management.

SECURE CRITICAL ACCESS POINTS

Secure Your Enterprise's Most Critical Access Points

Privileged accounts require stronger controls because they provide access to the systems and information that keep your business operating.

Connect with DWT to discuss your Privileged Access Management requirements and explore an approach aligned with your enterprise security priorities.

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