How to Keep Privileged Accounts Safe and Share Them Securely
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How to Keep Privileged Accounts Safe and Share Them Securely
Introduction
Managing privileged accounts is a critical task for IT teams. These accounts, like domain administrators or service accounts, provide extensive access to systems and data. If not properly secured, they can pose significant security risks. This article explores effective strategies to maintain and protect these accounts while introducing cost-effective management workflows.
The Challenge of Managing Privileged Accounts
In small organizations with a single system administrator, handling user identities and passwords may seem straightforward. However, as more team members get involved, managing these accounts becomes complex. A common issue is relying on weak passwords like "Qwerty123" or leaving them at factory-default settings, which is insecure. Simply writing them on a whiteboard or storing them in shared spreadsheets isn't effective either, as it becomes tough to ensure everyone updates these tools consistently.
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory standards such as SOX and GLBA demand strict password management, requiring strong passwords that are updated regularly. Access to data must be monitored and accessible for audits. Managing these requirements across numerous systems can be daunting, potentially consuming significant time and resources.
Introducing Shared Identity Manager
To address these challenges, we developed Shared Identity Manager (SIM). This tool helps organizations maintain and protect privileged shared accounts across various platforms, from Active Directory to routers and databases. Its core function is secure password access control, allowing provisioning and de-provisioning of accounts with centralized oversight and auditing.
Key Features of Shared Identity Manager
1. Check-Out System: Users must check out passwords to access them and check them back in afterward. This approach offers several advantages:
- All operations are logged for reporting and analysis, enabling you to track who accessed which passwords and when.
- Upon check-in, the system changes the password to prevent further unauthorized use.
- Password access rules can be defined to control usage based on user roles.
2. Automated Maintenance: SIM automates the maintenance of accounts, changing passwords according to a predefined schedule. It also updates account information across all relevant systems like service accounts and scheduled tasks. The product automatically discovers where accounts are used, eliminating the need for manual tracking.
Conclusion
Managing privileged accounts securely and efficiently is essential for any IT team, particularly in large organizations. Shared Identity Manager provides a robust solution to ensure secure access and compliance while minimizing administrative burdens.
Get Started
- [Register for a free evaluation](http://www.netwrix.com/requeste.html?product=sim)
- [Download the product datasheet](http://www.netwrix.com/download/Datasheets/sim_datasheet.pdf)
By using Shared Identity Manager, organizations can enhance their privileged account management with a secure, streamlined approach.
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