As companies continue to embrace cloud technology, continuous infrastructure development, a remote workforce and a revolution in software procurement and deployment, what was once confined to the few is now open to many. The proliferation of privileged access has spread from the traditional IT roles to now incorporate end users, third parties and millions of non-human identities. The use of Privileged Access Management (PAM) tools is one of the key techniques used in defense of cyber criminals seeking to penetrate and exploit an organisation’s critical assets. Maintaining a robust PAM system requires meticulous planning and ongoing monitoring to ensure optimal protection at all times. Many organisations lack the resources and experience to operate and maintain a PAM system effectively.