Introduction to FortiPAM
FortiPAM provides robust privileged access management and session monitoring capabilities to ensure secure access to sensitive assets while enforcing least privilege. Key features include credential discovery and onboarding, secure password storage, rotation, session monitoring, and reporting.
Privileged Account and Credential Life-Cycle Management
Within FortiPAM, organizations can manage the life cycle of privileged accounts and credentials effectively. By continuously discovering and onboarding unmanaged credentials, applying granular policies, and offering secure storage for passwords, SSH keys, API tokens, and certificates, FortiPAM ensures proper control over privileged access.
Zero-Trust Privileged Access
Integration with FortiClient EMS enables zero-trust endpoint validation for each session. This feature supports secure remote user and vendor access with time-bound credentials, auto-rotation policies, and a wide range of access protocols. Additionally, built-in data loss prevention and antivirus capabilities prevent data exfiltration and block malicious downloads.
Privileged Activity Monitoring
FortiPAM includes comprehensive session monitoring and recording functionalities to provide full visibility and control over user activities in real-time. Admins can track logins, keystrokes, mouse events, and enforce command filtering to restrict privileged user actions. Session recordings and auditable records help maintain compliance.
Features and Benefits of FortiPAM
FortiPAM simplifies credential management, reduces the risk of misuse, and enables secure vendor access while enforcing least privilege. With a secure credential vault, continuous credential discovery, automated rotation, and device posture validation, organizations can enhance security posture and operational efficiency.
FortiPAM Use Cases
Organizations can use FortiPAM to control and manage accounts effectively, reduce the risk of unauthorized access, drive operational efficiency, monitor and record sessions for auditing purposes, prevent malware spread, and satisfy compliance requirements. These use cases highlight the versatility and effectiveness of FortiPAM in enhancing privileged access management.