Privileged Access Management
Secure and govern administrative access with Microsoft Entra PIM and Beyond Trust integration
Privileged accounts represent the highest-value targets in any organisation. A single compromised administrator credential can grant an attacker unrestricted access to your most sensitive systems, data, and configurations. Entraneer delivers Privileged Access Management solutions for Australian enterprises, combining Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management with Beyond Trust integration to eliminate standing privilege and enforce just-in-time, just-enough-access across your environment.
For Australian organisations subject to the Essential Eight, APRA CPS 234, or the Information Security Manual, PAM is a foundational control that directly supports compliance with privileged access and identity management requirements.
Our PAM Solution Components
Three integrated capabilities that eliminate standing privilege across cloud and on-premises infrastructure
Microsoft Entra PIM
Native just-in-time role activation for both Entra ID directory roles and Azure resource roles. We configure eligible versus active role assignments, activation durations, multi-level approval workflows, MFA requirements at activation time, and notification policies for full security team visibility.
PIM access reviews ensure eligible assignments remain appropriate over time, automatically removing role eligibility for users who no longer require it.
Beyond Trust
Endpoint privilege management, secure remote access, and privileged password vaulting that extends PAM controls to on-premises servers, databases, network devices, and legacy applications that Entra PIM cannot reach.
Includes Password Safe for automated credential rotation, Privilege Management for desktops and servers, and Privileged Remote Access for secure vendor connectivity without VPN.
Just-In-Time Access
The operational model that underpins effective PAM. Every privilege elevation is explicitly requested, justified, approved, time-bound, and logged. We implement JIT patterns at the directory, Azure resource, and endpoint levels.
For organisations pursuing advanced Zero Trust, we also implement just-in-time network access using Global Secure Access, restricting management plane access to active approved sessions.
What We Configure
Detailed configuration across every layer of your privileged access environment
PIM Role Governance
Define eligible versus active role assignments for all Entra ID directory roles and Azure RBAC roles. Configure activation durations appropriate to each role, set up multi-level approval workflows, require MFA and justification at activation time, and establish notification policies. Implement PIM access reviews to periodically revalidate all eligible assignments.
Activation Policies & Workflows
Design role-specific activation policies that balance security with operational efficiency. Configure auto-approval for lower-risk routine roles, multi-stage approval for sensitive roles like Global Administrator, and custom activation durations ranging from 30 minutes for emergency tasks to 8 hours for planned maintenance windows. All activations are logged with full justification trails.
Credential Vaulting & Rotation
Deploy Beyond Trust Password Safe for automated credential rotation of local administrator, service, and application accounts. Configure rotation schedules, check-out workflows, and session recording for auditable access to vaulted credentials. Integrate with Entra ID for authentication and Conditional Access policy enforcement on vault access.
Break-Glass & Emergency Access
Configure dedicated emergency access accounts excluded from PIM activation workflows but secured with FIDO2 security keys stored in physical safes. Establish monitoring alerts on any sign-in activity, regular testing procedures, and documented recovery runbooks to ensure administrative control is always recoverable.
Compliance Framework Alignment
Our PAM implementations directly address requirements from key Australian regulatory and security frameworks
- Essential Eight - restrict administrative privileges and implement just-in-time access controls
- APRA CPS 234 - information security capability proportionate to threat exposure for privileged access
- Australian Privacy Act - access controls ensuring personal information is only accessible by authorised personnel
- ISM (Information Security Manual) - privileged access management controls for government and critical infrastructure
- ISO 27001 Annex A - access control and privileged access rights management requirements
- NIST 800-53 - access enforcement, least privilege, and privileged account management controls
- PCI DSS - restrict and monitor privileged access to cardholder data environments
- SOC 2 Type II - logical access controls and monitoring of privileged user activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What Entra ID licensing is required for Privileged Identity Management?
Microsoft Entra PIM requires Entra ID P2 licensing, or the equivalent through the Microsoft Entra Suite or Microsoft 365 E5 bundle. Entra ID P2 also includes other governance features such as access reviews and entitlement management. If your organisation currently holds P1 licensing, we can advise on the most cost-effective upgrade path and help you build the business case for the investment.
Can PIM be used to govern access to Azure resources as well as Entra ID roles?
Yes. Entra PIM supports just-in-time activation for both Entra ID directory roles and Azure RBAC roles. This means you can require activation workflows for roles such as Subscription Contributor, Resource Group Owner, or custom Azure roles, applying the same approval, justification, and time-bound controls that govern directory-level privilege.
How does Beyond Trust complement Entra PIM?
Entra PIM governs directory-level and Azure resource-level role assignments, but it does not manage local administrator accounts, service account passwords, or privileged access to on-premises servers and network devices. Beyond Trust fills this gap with endpoint privilege management, password vaulting, and secure remote access. Together, the two solutions provide comprehensive PAM coverage across cloud and on-premises environments.
Will implementing PAM slow down our administrators?
There is a small overhead introduced by activation workflows, typically requiring an administrator to request access, provide a justification, and wait for approval before their elevated role becomes active. However, this process typically adds only minutes and can be streamlined with auto-approval for lower-risk roles or shorter activation durations for routine tasks. The security benefit of eliminating standing privilege far outweighs the minor operational adjustment.
How do you handle emergency access scenarios under a PAM model?
Emergency or break-glass access is a critical consideration in any PAM implementation. We configure dedicated emergency access accounts that are excluded from PIM activation workflows but are secured with strong controls such as FIDO2 security keys stored in physical safes, monitoring alerts on any sign-in activity, and regular testing procedures. These accounts ensure that your organisation can always regain administrative control even if PIM or the approval chain is temporarily unavailable.
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