Introduction
Organizations use Microsoft 365 to manage sensitive data and essential configurations that keep their operations running smoothly. While external threats are a major concern, internal administrative processes can also introduce security risks if not properly controlled. Standing administrative permissions, for example, can lead to misuse, unauthorized access, or compliance issues if an account is compromised.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) in Microsoft Purview addresses this challenge by providing temporary, task-specific permissions for administrative actions. This ensures access is granted only when needed, with the least amount of privilege, and for a limited time.
In this module, you:
- Learn about zero standing access, just-in-time access, and just-enough access.
- See how PAM works with Microsoft 365 security tools like Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM) to strengthen security.
- Configure PAM policies to require approvals for sensitive administrative tasks.
- Manage privileged access requests by submitting, approving, and auditing them.
By the end of this module, you'll understand how to use PAM to protect critical tasks, reduce risk, and support compliance requirements.