Secure Elevated Access with Microsoft Entra PIM

In today’s cloud-first world, uncontrolled privileged access is a top security risk. Organizations must act decisively to manage elevated access and prevent potential breaches.

Control and monitor privileged access to Microsoft cloud resources with Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM). This service offering delivers a structured implementation of Entra PIM to manage, limit, and audit privileged roles across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Azure resources.

• Role Discovery: Identify and assess existing privileged roles.
• Policy Configuration: Define access policies aligned with security best practices.
• Approval Workflows: Implement multi-step approvals for elevated access requests.
• Access Reviews: Regularly audit and validate privileged access assignments.

Key Benefits

• Minimize Risk: Reduce exposure to security threats by eliminating persistent elevated access.
• Enhance Compliance: Meet regulatory and internal audit requirements with detailed access logs and reviews.
• Improve Operational Efficiency: Streamline access management with automated workflows and policy enforcement.
• Increase Visibility: Gain clear insights into who has privileged access, when, and why.
• Strengthen Governance: Enforce consistent access policies across Microsoft cloud environments.

Deployment Strategy

1. Assessment & Planning
   • Review current privileged access landscape
   • Identify key stakeholders and compliance requirements
2. Role Discovery & Mapping
   • Inventory existing elevated roles across Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Azure
   • Align roles with business functions and the principle of least privilege
3. Policy & Workflow Configuration
   • Define just-in-time access policies
   • Set up approval workflows and access expiration rules
4. Implementation & Enablement
   • Deploy PIM configurations in a phased approach
   • Provide training and documentation for administrators and approvers
5. Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
   • Conduct regular access reviews
   • Refine policies based on usage patterns and audit findings