UChicago offers a Privileged Access Management (PAM) service as a security resource to keep business technology assets safe. Privileged access management is a form of security that allows only the right people to have access to sensitive resources by implementing strong controls and supervised activities. PAM helps you secure the passwords of privileged accounts.

Assets to Protect

Protect these types of accounts

• Dedicated Administrator Accounts
• Built-in and Local Administrator Accounts
• Service Accounts
• Application Administrator Accounts
• Shared Accounts
• Third-party Administrator Accounts (i.e., vendors who maintain UChicago systems) 

Consider protecting these types of assets

• Windows Servers
• Unix/Linux Servers
• Applications
• Databases

Related Resources

• Beyond Trust - Privileged Access Management (PAM)
• Beyond Trust - Password Safe User Guide
• UChicago Password Security

Support

Please contact Identity Access Management at idm@uchicago.edu for technical assistance. Submit this form to request the service.