Listen to this Post
Top Content
People
Learning
Jobs
Games
Sign in
Join now
Kaaviya Balaji’s Post
View profile for Kaaviya Balaji
Kaaviya Balaji
Managing 1 Million Cyber Followers, Senior Security Journalist, Cyber Security News, Inc
3h
🔐 𝗜𝗔𝗠 𝘃𝘀 𝗣𝗔𝗠: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 🔐
Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) are two pillars of modern cybersecurity, but they often get mixed up. Here’s a quick breakdown:
✅ 𝗜𝗔𝗠 (𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁)
Manages who can access what
Covers all users (employees, customers, vendors)
Handles regular access like apps, email, SaaS tools
Tools: Okta, Azure AD, ForgeRock, Ping Identity
Focus: Who logged in and what they accessed
✅ 𝗣𝗔𝗠 (𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁)
Manages who can access sensitive systems
Covers only privileged users (admins, DBAs, root users)
Handles admin-level access (servers, databases)
Tools: CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea, HashiCorp
Focus: What commands were executed during elevated access
💡 Think of IAM as your building security desk (checking everyone’s ID), while PAM is the vault manager (granting limited, closely monitored access to critical assets).
👉 Both are essential for a Zero Trust strategy and compliance.
IAM PAM CyberSecurity IdentityManagement AccessManagement ZeroTrust Infosec
For More, Daily Secuity Updates, Follow: Kaaviya Balaji
No alternative text description for this image
197
10 Comments
Like
Comment
Nosh Mernacaj, graphic
Nosh Mernacaj
2h
IAM=Who you are. PAM=what you can do and when.
Like
Reply
Dominik Ondriska, graphic
Dominik Ondriska
Senior Security Specialist, kybernetická a informačná bezpečnosť, legislatíva ZoKB a ITVS, MKB
4m
Missing SECTONA to PAM example
Like
Reply
Martin Mkrtchian, graphic
Martin Mkrtchian
Cyber Security Leader with extensive experience in maintaining high-level cyber and information security across media, financial, healthcare, and technology sectors.
1h
Why is Britive not listed in examples . Britive is the leader in Privileged Access Management.
Like
Reply
Cyber Security News ®, graphic
Cyber Security News ®
3h
Love the analogy of IAM as the building desk and PAM as the vault manager. Super easy to understand!
Like
Reply
1 Reaction
Ethical Hackers Academy ®, graphic
Ethical Hackers Academy ®
3h
One of the biggest mistakes organizations make is implementing IAM but neglecting PAM, leaving critical systems exposed.
Like
Reply
e-Learn Cyber Security, graphic
e-Learn Cyber Security
3h
I’d also add that PAM often includes session recording for compliance, which is huge for regulated industries.
Like
Reply
Cyber Press ®, graphic
Cyber Press ®
3h
This is a must-read for security leaders looking to strengthen identity security.
Like
Reply
Cyber Edition, graphic
Cyber Edition
3h
Clear, concise, and spot on! IAM and PAM are both critical for a Zero Trust approach.
Like
Reply
Allen Morris, graphic
Allen Morris
Cyber Security Analyst with expertise in network security.
1h
Don’t get me started on Meg
Like
Reply
Cyber Threat Intelligence ®, graphic
Cyber Threat Intelligence ®
3h
Which do you think is harder to manage at scale: IAM or PAM?
Like
Reply
See more comments
To view or add a comment, sign in
Kaaviya Balaji
37,043 followers
1,016 Posts
1
View Profile Follow
More from this author
0 . 0 . 0 . 0 Day – 18 Yr Old Vulnerability Let Attackers Bypass All Browser Security
Kaaviya Balaji 1y
Explore content categories
Career
Productivity
Finance
Soft Skills & Emotional Intelligence
Project Management
Education
Show more
© 2025
About
Accessibility
User Agreement
Privacy Policy
Cookie Policy
Copyright Policy
Brand Policy
Guest Controls
Community Guidelines
Sign in to view more content
Create your free account or sign in to continue your search
Sign in
or
New to LinkedIn? Join now
By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.
🎯Let’s Practice For Free:
IT/Security Reporter URL:
Reported By: Kaaviya Balaji – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
