FORTIPAM · PRIVILEGED ACCESS · CREDENTIAL VAULT · JUST-IN-TIME

Privileged Access Management — Control Your Most Powerful Accounts

Privileged accounts — domain admins, database root users, firewall managers — are the highest-value targets for attackers. FortiPAM secures them with credential vaulting, session recording, just-in-time access, and Zero Trust enforcement — preventing insider abuse and credential theft.

80%+
Of breaches involve privileged credential misuse (industry research)
Zero
Standing access — JIT grants access only when needed
100%
Session recording for all privileged access
CERT-In
Audit trail compliance for incident reporting

FortiPAM Capabilities

Complete privileged access control — from credential vaulting to session forensics — deployed as part of your Zero Trust architecture.

Credential Vaulting

Store all privileged credentials (domain admin, root, service accounts, API keys, firewall passwords) in FortiPAM's encrypted vault. Administrators never see the actual password — FortiPAM injects credentials into sessions automatically. Password rotation scheduled automatically after each use.

Session Recording & Monitoring

Every privileged session — RDP, SSH, web console, database — is fully recorded and searchable. Real-time session monitoring allows security teams to terminate suspicious sessions immediately. Recording metadata (commands typed, files accessed, queries executed) indexed for forensic investigation.

Just-In-Time (JIT) Access

No more standing privileged access. Administrators request access to a specific system for a defined time window. Workflow approval (manager/security team sign-off) for critical systems. Access automatically revoked when the time window expires — reducing the attack surface to near-zero when no maintenance is occurring.

Zero Trust Enforcement

FortiPAM integrates with FortiAuthenticator for MFA on every privileged session. Access to high-value systems requires identity verification + MFA + approval workflow — regardless of network location. Privileged access from remote locations is protected identically to on-site access.

Automated Password Rotation

Privileged account passwords automatically rotated on a schedule or immediately after use. Eliminates shared passwords and passwords that haven't changed in years — both common insider threat and audit finding. Service account password rotation coordinated with dependent applications automatically.

Compliance Reporting

Automated compliance reports for ISO 27001 (A.9 Access Control), PCI-DSS (Requirement 7 — Restrict access to cardholder data), SEBI CSCRF, and RBI IT Framework privileged access requirements. Complete audit trail of who accessed what, when, and what they did — available for internal and external auditors.

Who Needs PAM?

Any team managing privileged accounts — on-premise, cloud, or hybrid — is at risk without a formal PAM programme.

Database Administrators

DBA root/sa accounts are the most sensitive credentials in most organizations. FortiPAM vaults all database credentials, records all queries, and alerts on unusual data export operations.

System & Network Admins

Domain admin, firewall admin, and root SSH access controlled via FortiPAM. No more shared "admin/admin" passwords. Every action traceable to a specific engineer with a specific approved ticket.

Cloud & DevOps Teams

AWS root accounts, Azure subscription admins, and Kubernetes cluster-admin credentials — some of the most dangerous privileges in modern infrastructure — vaulted and JIT-controlled via FortiPAM.

Why Deploy FortiPAM with Ogma

PAM implementation is disruptive without the right methodology. Ogma brings Fortinet expertise, Indian compliance knowledge, and a phased delivery approach.

Fortinet Security Fabric Integration

FortiPAM integrates natively with FortiAuthenticator (MFA), FortiAnalyzer (SIEM logging), and FortiSIEM (privileged access anomaly detection). Ogma deploys PAM as part of a Zero Trust architecture — not a standalone tool.

Indian Compliance Expertise

PAM implementation for SEBI CSCRF (mandatory for market infrastructure), RBI IT Framework (privileged access controls), and ISO 27001 A.9 is Ogma's specialty. We generate the exact compliance evidence your auditors require.

Phased Implementation

PAM implementation is disruptive if not managed carefully. Ogma follows a phased approach: vault high-value credentials first (domain admin, firewall, database), then service accounts, then session recording enforcement — ensuring administrators adapt without productivity loss.

Ogma FortiPAM Implementation Process

A structured five-phase delivery that ensures coverage of all privileged accounts without disrupting day-to-day administration.

1
Privileged Account Discovery

Scan all systems (servers, network devices, databases, cloud accounts) to discover all privileged accounts. Many organizations discover 3–5× more privileged accounts than they expected — shared accounts, service accounts, and forgotten admin accounts.

2
Risk Prioritization

Classify discovered accounts by risk: domain admins and database roots are highest priority. Service accounts with broad permissions are medium priority. Application-specific accounts are lower priority.

3
Vault Onboarding

Move high-priority credentials into FortiPAM vault. Configure automatic password rotation intervals. Test credential injection for RDP, SSH, and database sessions before deploying to production.

4
JIT & Approval Workflow

Configure just-in-time request workflows for critical systems. Define time window limits, approval chains, and emergency bypass procedures. Notify stakeholder teams of new access request process.

5
Session Recording & Monitoring

Enable session recording for all vaulted accounts. Configure real-time monitoring alerts for suspicious commands (data export, privilege escalation, bulk deletion). Integrate with FortiAnalyzer for SIEM correlation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FortiPAM deployment, JIT access, and compliance coverage.

PAM secures accounts with elevated permissions — domain admins, database roots, firewall managers, cloud account admins. These accounts, if compromised or misused, can cause catastrophic damage. PAM vaults the credentials (so they're never directly known by humans), records all sessions (for accountability and forensics), and enforces just-in-time access (so privilege is granted only when needed). SEBI CSCRF and RBI IT Framework both mandate PAM-equivalent controls for regulated organizations.

No. FortiPAM uses agentless session proxying — it acts as a jump host between the administrator's workstation and the target server. For RDP and SSH sessions, the administrator connects to FortiPAM, which injects credentials and proxies the session to the target. No software installation required on managed servers — which is critical for legacy systems and third-party managed infrastructure.

An administrator needing to patch a production database opens a FortiPAM access request: specifying the target system, the reason, and the time window needed. The request is routed to an approver (manager or security team) via email/Teams notification. Once approved, FortiPAM automatically creates a time-limited access window. When the window expires, access is automatically revoked — the credential is rotated and the session is terminated if still active.

Yes. FortiPAM vaults AWS IAM access keys, Azure service principal credentials, and GCP service account keys alongside traditional on-premise credentials. Console access to AWS/Azure management portals can be proxied through FortiPAM with full session recording. JIT access workflows apply identically to cloud admin access as to on-premise systems.

FortiPAM's session recording captures all commands typed, files accessed, and queries executed during privileged sessions. FortiSIEM integration correlates privileged access events — detecting anomalies like access at unusual hours, access to systems outside the administrator's normal scope, or unusual data export volumes. Real-time monitoring allows security team to terminate suspicious sessions immediately.

FortiPAM directly addresses: SEBI CSCRF privileged access requirements (mandatory for stock brokers, exchanges, depositories), RBI IT Framework Section 2.3 (privileged user access controls), ISO 27001 A.9.2 (user access management), PCI-DSS Requirements 7 and 8 (restrict access to cardholder data environment), and CERT-In incident response requirements (audit trail for forensics). Ogma generates compliance-ready reports for each framework.

A typical FortiPAM deployment takes 4–6 weeks: 1 week for privileged account discovery, 1 week for vault onboarding (high-priority accounts), 1–2 weeks for JIT workflow configuration and testing, and 1–2 weeks for session recording enablement and SIEM integration. Post-deployment service account coverage (often 200–500+ accounts in large enterprises) continues for 4–8 weeks with automated discovery tooling.

Secure Your Most Powerful Accounts with FortiPAM

Ogma deploys FortiPAM for credential vaulting, session recording, and just-in-time access — meeting SEBI, RBI, and ISO 27001 privileged access requirements.