--- title: PAM url: https://www.broadcom.com/products/identity/pam description: PAM protects privileged credentials, control privileged user access, proactively enforces security policies, and monitors and audits privileged user activity across hybrid environment. --- # PAM ## Modernize the credential vault Extend privileged access controls to protect secrets, enable DevSecOps, and enforce zero trust architecture. [Watch the Video](https://www.broadcom.com/) ### Solution Overview Sophisticated attacks frequently target privileged accounts because elevated privileges grant access to sensitive resources and critical systems. Without proper controls, a single compromised privileged account can enable a knowledgeable hacker to inflict widespread and irreparable damage, jeopardizing an organization’s infrastructure, intellectual property, and brand reputation. Identifying and managing all privileged credentials and access across the enterprise is essential to mitigating these risks. However, many organizations struggle to implement comprehensive, scalable solutions that can effectively protect against such vulnerabilities. Symantec Privileged Access Management (PAM) addresses these challenges by preventing security breaches across virtual, cloud, and physical environments. It secures sensitive administrative credentials, controls privileged user access, enforces security policies proactively, and monitors and records privileged user activity. Unlike traditional solutions that require extensive infrastructure and IT resources, Symantec PAM is a highly scalable, software-based appliance delivering exceptional performance, flexibility, and reliability at a low total cost of ownership (TCO). By providing multiple layers of defense around privileged identities and credentials, Symantec PAM helps organizations reduce risk, protect high-value assets, facilitate compliance, and improve operational efficiency across hybrid environments. - [Symantec PAM Datasheet](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/12397983) ### Solution Capabilities Symantec PAM provides: **Credentials Vault** Store privileged credentials in an encrypted vault and only grant access after users have been positively identified. ![Credentials Vault](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/bltf823add38851fc33/6335e1b6fb8e0d2b8a312c3a/pam_-_vault.jpg) **Zero Trust Access** Implement zero trust approach that denies all access by default and only grants access through explicit policies. ![Zero Trust Access](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt774da3bf01e35d9b/631f890127d06f32eeaefa18/107916072_m2_4.jpg) **Threat Analytics** Monitor privileged user activities to assess risk and trigger automatic mitigation actions when unusual behavior is detected. ![Threat Analytics](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt1de2a8334dbc6400/6335e17726327a24983268f1/pam_-_analytics.jpg) **Session Recording** Capture a video of all privileged user actions to improve accountability and provide forensic evidence of malicious activity. ![Session Recording](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt5c1b952196c66396/6335e1a60046bd180f9799d6/pam_-_session.jpg) **Fine-Grained Access** Enforce fine-grained access controls over super user accounts to support secure task delegation and compromised accounts. - [Learn more](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/extending-zero-trust-to-the-kernel) ![Fine-Grained Access](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/bltf0b34ce5b6a8326e/6335e18024bebb2394c27628/pam_-_fga.jpg) **Secrets Management** Enable applications and scripts to retrieve secrets from an encrypted vault rather than have these credentials hard-coded. - [Learn more](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/pam-secrets-management-brochure) ![Secrets Management](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/bltc2105e544e024acb/6335e1994df1082a16b61390/pam_-_secrets.jpg) ### Modernization Initiatives **[Symantec Identity Security for VCF](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/Vh8ALpkmx_default/index.html?videoId=6389032909112)** Learn how Symantec Identity Security for VCF brings together the new Identity Security Platform and Privileged Access Manager to protect your VCF infrastructure and the applications running on it. - [Identity Security for VCF](https://www.broadcom.com/products/identity/identity-security-vcf) ## Featured Assets ### Brief AI-assisted attackers exploit privileged credentials faster, while autonomous agents risk abusing sensitive systems. Read our latest solution brief to learn how PAM and AgentMinder can help. - [Protect Privileged Accounts and Govern Autonomous Agents](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/protect-privileged-accounts-and-govern-autonomous-agents) ### eBook Machine identities outnumber human identities by a staggering ratio. Read our latest eBook to learn the best practices for implementing machine identity lifecycle management to safeguard this emerging threat. - [Rise of the Machines: Lifecycle Management for Non-Human Identities](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/the-rise-of-the-machines-ebook) ### Product Brief Many data breaches trace back to an exploited privileged account. Read our brief to learn how Symantec PAM safeguard both VMware guest systems as well as the underlying VMware vCenter® server environment. ## Services & Support ### Accelerate your success with help that’s timely and targeted. ### Services ![Professional Services](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt9c07758c26601905/60d1d55d3f413c1713cfe50e/professional_services_100x100.png) Find a partner to help implement, upgrade or expand your Broadcom software solution. - [Partner Services](https://expert.broadcom.com/) ### Community ![Community](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blta25aa8e36ce17207/6051bd0f0a20382deb90a6c6/community.png) Find answers to questions, share knowledge with your peers, and learn about upcoming events. - [PAM Community](https://community.broadcom.com/enterprisesoftware/communities/communityhomeblogs?CommunityKey=3e91a086-c7b2-4bd0-9f8d-3493ed834111) ### Support Troubleshoot technical issues, browse latest product documentation, and access support announcements. - [Technical Support](https://support.broadcom.com/security) ### Education ![Education & Training](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/bltbc585e58ca29cd6e/6051c98891c90f4740ec8b5c/online-training.png) Sharpen your skills with training, certifications and resources that can transform your company and career. - [Software Education](https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/software) ## Related Products ### [VIP](https://www.broadcom.com/products/identity/vip) Leverage multifactor credentials and risk-based authentication to positively identify users as foundation to establishing zero trust. ### [IGA](https://www.broadcom.com/products/identity/iga) Automate and streamline user provisioning and access governance to improve user productivity and enforce least privileged access. ### [SiteMinder](https://www.broadcom.com/products/identity/siteminder) Centralize authentication and authorization services to ensure only authorized users gain access to resources. ## Resources ### Analyst Reports & eBooks - [Addressing PCI Compliance with PAM](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/addressing-pci-compliance-through-privileged-access-management) - [Code Red Alert](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/Code-Red-Alert-eBook) - [Welcome to the Jungle](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/welcome-to-the-jungle) - [One PAM to Rule Them All](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/one-pam-to-rule-them-all) ### Briefs & White Papers - [Securing Non-Human Superusers](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/SYM-PAMSC-WP) - [Secure VMware Cloud Foundation](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/pam-securing-vmware-cloud-foundation) - [Safeguarding Sensitive Data](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/safeguarding-data-throughout-its-lifecycle) - [A Legacy of Innovation Meets the Future of Security](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/a-legacy-of-innovation-meets-the-future-of-security) - [Protecting Privileged Access](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/protecting-enterprise-privileged-access-with-symantec-pam) ### Keep Informed Learn about product features, benefits, and best practices through our newsletters and customer events. - [Check out the IMS Events Calendar](https://engage.broadcom.com/IMS-events) - [Subscribe to IMS Newsletter(s)](https://symantec.broadcom.com/ims-customer-newsletter-center#form-anchor2) ## More - [Buy via Partner](https://www.broadcom.com/how-to-buy/partner-distributor-lookup) - [Contact Us](https://engage.broadcom.com/ims-contact) ## Also of Interest - [Govern user access to ensure least privileged...](https://www.broadcom.com/products/identity/iga) - [Symantec™ SiteMinder Access Management Platform](https://www.broadcom.com/products/identity/siteminder) - [Trusted Access Manager for Z](https://www.broadcom.com/products/mainframe/security/trusted-access-manager-for-z)