Identity in the Cloud Series: Part 4 – Privileged Identity Management

Admin access is one of the biggest security risks in any organization. Attackers know that compromising a single privileged account can open the door to everything. That is why limiting and monitoring elevated access is critical.

Microsoft Entra’s Privileged Identity Management (PIM) gives organizations control over who can activate admin roles, when they can use them, and for how long. Instead of leaving admin rights assigned permanently, PIM lets you make users eligible and activate those rights only when needed.

This concept, called just-in-time access, dramatically reduces exposure. A Global Administrator, for example, can activate their role for one hour to perform maintenance, and once the window closes, their elevated rights are automatically removed.

You can also require approval or multi-factor authentication before activation. This ensures that privileged access is intentional and verified, not left open for abuse.

PIM also brings visibility. It tracks every activation, every approval, and every change made under an elevated session. These audit logs are key for compliance and for spotting unusual behavior around admin accounts.

At iKan, we help organizations set up Privileged Identity Management as part of a complete zero trust approach. We configure just-in-time access, approval workflows, and alerts so your admins get the access they need without creating unnecessary risk.

Permanent admin rights are a door you do not want to leave open. With PIM, you control that door completely.

Call us today at 833-IKAN4U2 to learn how we can help your organization secure privileged access with Microsoft Entra PIM.