How does Defender PAM mitigate the risks associated with shared accounts?

Defender PAM mitigates the risks associated with shared accounts primarily by enforcing unique credentials for each user. This approach ensures that every individual accessing the system has their own unique set of credentials, which enhances accountability and traceability. When each user has distinct login information, it becomes significantly easier to monitor user activities and isolate actions to specific individuals. This is critical in environments where shared accounts can lead to security breaches or misuse, as it eliminates any ambiguity about who performed a particular action.

In addition, having unique credentials helps to enforce the principle of least privilege, where users are granted access rights solely based on what they need for their specific role. This further minimizes the risk associated with shared accounts, which often lead to excessive and unnecessary access that could compromise sensitive data or systems. Overall, by promoting individual accountability through unique credentials, Defender PAM effectively enhances security posture and reduces the risk of exploitation associated with shared account practices.