PAM vs. Modern IGA

Identity Foundations

4 min

Speaker: Ali Falahi Senior Solutions Engineer

Learn the differences between PAM and IGA, including how they complement each other and why integrating both can deliver stronger, more efficient privileged access management.

Main Takeaways

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PAM focuses on controlling shared, high-risk accounts through password management, rotation, session recording, and shared account control.
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IGA focuses on granular permissions, just-in-time (JIT) access, and approval workflows.
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Together, PAM and IGA create a complete privilege access strategy. PAM secures accounts, while IGA governs who gets access, when, and for how long.
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JIT access in IGA can eliminate the need for separate admin accounts by temporarily elevating a user’s permissions through an approval process.
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This approach reduces account sprawl, minimizes manual provisioning, and strengthens overall security posture by enforcing least privilege in real time.

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