Privileged Access Management for Dummies

Cybercriminals aren’t breaking in—they’re logging in. With 80% of breaches tied to compromised credentials, unmanaged privileged access is one of today’s biggest security gaps.

That’s why we created Privileged Access Management (PAM) For Dummies, 2nd Delinea Special Edition—your step-by-step guide to reducing risk without slowing business down. Inside, you’ll discover:

• How privileged identities (human and machine) expand your attack surface
• The stages of identity-based attacks and real-world breach examples
• Proven PAM strategies: vaulting secrets, just-in-time access, and secure remote access
• Ten best practices to balance security with productivity, from dynamic policies to AI-powered detection

Whether you’re launching your first PAM program or modernizing your approach, this guide makes it simple to protect critical assets and meet compliance requirements.