# Best Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software - Page 6 *By [Brandon Summers-Miller](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/brandon-summers-miller)* Privileged access management (PAM) software helps companies protect the “keys to their IT kingdom" by ensuring the credentials of their privileged accounts, such as admin accounts on critical company assets, are only accessed by those with proper permissions to do so. PAM software helps prevent external hacking or internal misuse of important company assets by employing “least privilege access" policies, wherein users receive the absolute minimum access needed to perform their duties. PAM software allows companies to secure their privileged credentials in a centralized, secure vault (a password safe). Additionally, these solutions control who has access to, and therefore who can use, the privileged credentials based on access policies (including user permissions and specific timeframes), often recording or logging user activity while using the credentials. When a user checks out a credential, it stops other users from opening a concurrent session; this means only one person can access the privileged account at one time. PAM solutions are used in conjunction with identity and access management (IAM) software, which provides authentication of _general_ user identities; PAM software, however, provides more granular control and visibility of _administrative or privileged user_ identities. While there is some similarity between the secure vaults within both [password managers](https://www.g2.com/categories/password-manager) and PAM tools, the two software types are quite different. Password managers are designed to protect everyday users’ passwords, while PAM software protects a company’s super users, shared company accounts, and service accounts by offering centralized control, visability, and monitoring of the use of those privileged accounts. To qualify for inclusion in the Privileged Access Management category, a product must: - Allow administrators to create and provision privileged access accounts - Offer a secure vault to store privileged credentials or provision users with just-in-time access - Monitor, record, and log user actions while using privileged accounts ## Top Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software at a Glance | # | Product | Rating | Best For | What Users Say | |---|---------|--------|----------|----------------| | 1 | [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (3,893 reviews) | Cross-platform privileged access without on-prem AD | "[All-in-One Access and Device Management That Saves Time](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/jumpcloud-review-12977315)" | | 2 | [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-entra-id/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (873 reviews) | Microsoft-native PIM and zero-trust access enforcement | "[Microsoft Entra is one of best Modern and Robust Cloud Identity and Access Management Platform](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/microsoft-entra-id-review-12609554)" | | 3 | [AWS Secrets Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-secrets-manager/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (17 reviews) | AWS-native secrets rotation and IAM-scoped access | "[Best way to store local settings of python / application properties of java securely](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/aws-secrets-manager-review-7833121)" | | 4 | [BeyondTrust Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-remote-support/reviews) | 4.7/5.0 (386 reviews) | Privileged remote sessions with audited credential injection | "[Robust Security and Seamless Cross-Platform Remote Support](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/beyondtrust-remote-support-review-12702001)" | | 5 | [Segura 360° Privilege Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/segura-360-privilege-platform/reviews) | 4.8/5.0 (74 reviews) | Privileged credential vaulting with audit-ready session recording | "[Mitigate the abuse of privileges and strengthen maturity in cybersecurity and identities](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/segura-360-privilege-platform-review-12998995)" | | 6 | [Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM)](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-identity-access-management-iam/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (56 reviews) | Least-privilege access control across GCP resources | "[Strong, Flexible Access Control and Auditability with Google Cloud IAM](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/google-cloud-identity-access-management-iam-review-12224469)" | | 7 | [SSH PrivX](https://www.g2.com/products/ssh-privx/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (53 reviews) | Keyless just-in-time privileged access with ephemeral certificates | "[Flexible, Well-Designed Security with Built-In Password Storage](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ssh-privx-review-12450042)" | | 8 | [BeyondTrust Password Safe](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-password-safe/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (48 reviews) | Passwordless privileged access with automated credential rotation | "[Automated Privileged Access Management with Strong Visibility and Compliance Reporting](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/beyondtrust-password-safe-review-13076321)" | | 9 | [Doppler secrets management platform](https://www.g2.com/products/doppler-secrets-management-platform/reviews) | 4.8/5.0 (99 reviews) | Centralized secrets access control across environments | "[Centralized Secrets Management with Flexible Integrations for Modern Dev Teams](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/doppler-secrets-management-platform-review-13092683)" | | 10 | [BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/products/beyondtrust-privileged-remote-access/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (58 reviews) | VPN-free privileged access with session auditability | "[Simple but secure and auditable Remote Access](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/beyondtrust-privileged-remote-access-review-11846471)" | ## G2 Grid® for Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software ![G2 Grid® for Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/privileged-access-management-pam/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=36316&focus%5B%5D=3899&focus%5B%5D=67018&focus%5B%5D=3683&focus%5B%5D=99762&focus%5B%5D=56116&focus%5B%5D=21375&focus%5B%5D=126038) Highlighted products: JumpCloud, Microsoft Entra ID, AWS Secrets Manager, BeyondTrust Remote Support, Segura 360° Privilege Platform, SSH PrivX, Google Cloud Identity & Access Management (IAM), and BeyondTrust Password Safe. Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/privileged-access-management-pam/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=jumpcloud&focus%5B%5D=microsoft-entra-id&focus%5B%5D=aws-secrets-manager&focus%5B%5D=beyondtrust-remote-support&focus%5B%5D=segura-360-privilege-platform&focus%5B%5D=ssh-privx&focus%5B%5D=google-cloud-identity-access-management-iam&focus%5B%5D=beyondtrust-password-safe) ## How Many Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 157 ### Category Stats (Jul 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.5/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings - **Top Trending Product**: BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management (+0.61%) - Among all products in this category, BeyondTrust Endpoint Privilege Management recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month *Last updated: July 18, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 12,600+ Authentic Reviews - 157+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Which Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [Segura 360° Privilege Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/segura-360-privilege-platform/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [Foxpass by Splashtop](https://www.g2.com/products/foxpass-by-splashtop/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [JumpCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/jumpcloud/reviews) --- **Sponsored** ### JumpCloud JumpCloud® delivers a unified identity, device, and access management platform that makes it easy to securely manage identities, devices, and access across your organization. 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[Midships K8s Solid](https://www.g2.com/products/midships-k8s-solid/reviews) Using the community project located at https://github.com/solid/solidproject.org as a base, we at Midships have ported the Solid Server solution to Kubernetes enabling individual to easily run their own Solid Server hosted on a Kubernetes cluster with their own bespoke domain name. **Who Is the Company Behind Midships K8s Solid?** - **Seller:** [Midships](https://www.g2.com/sellers/midships) - **Year Founded:** 2018 - **HQ Location:** Singapore, SG - **Twitter:** @midships (3 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/midships (31 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 2. [MobilityGuard](https://www.g2.com/products/mobilityguard/reviews) MobilityGuard delivers a full suite of innovative technical security products and services. **Who Is the Company Behind MobilityGuard?** - **Seller:** [MobilityGuard](https://www.g2.com/sellers/mobilityguard) - **Year Founded:** 2002 - **HQ Location:** Partille, SE - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/mobilityguard (20 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 3. [Netwrix Privilege Secure](https://www.g2.com/products/netwrix-privilege-secure/reviews) Netwrix Privilege Secure is an advanced Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution designed to enhance organizational security by eliminating standing privileges and implementing just-in-time access controls. By dynamically creating temporary privileges only when needed and removing them immediately after use, it significantly reduces the attack surface and mitigates risks associated with persistent administrative accounts. Key Features and Functionality: - Zero Standing Privilege: Eliminates permanent administrative accounts by granting temporary, task-specific access, which is revoked upon task completion. - Agentless Discovery: Continuously scans the environment without agents to identify and remediate unmanaged privileged accounts, preventing privilege sprawl. - Granular Privilege Control: Provides precise control over user permissions, ensuring users have only the necessary rights for specific tasks, thereby preventing unauthorized actions. - Session Monitoring and Auditing: Records and monitors all privileged sessions with detailed logs and video playback, facilitating compliance reporting and forensic analysis. - Secure Remote Access: Enables secure, VPN-less, browser-based access to critical systems, verified with multi-factor authentication (MFA) and fully monitored to ensure security. - Endpoint Privilege Management: Removes local administrative rights from endpoints, granting only task-specific permissions to prevent malware and ransomware attacks while maintaining user productivity. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Netwrix Privilege Secure addresses the critical challenge of managing and securing privileged access within organizations. By implementing a zero standing privilege model, it minimizes the risk of unauthorized access and lateral movement by attackers. The solution ensures that privileged access is granted only when necessary, for the exact duration required, and with the least privilege necessary to perform the task. This approach not only enhances security but also simplifies compliance with regulatory requirements by providing comprehensive monitoring and auditing capabilities. Additionally, its agentless discovery and secure remote access features streamline administrative processes, reducing operational overhead and improving overall efficiency. **Who Is the Company Behind Netwrix Privilege Secure?** - **Seller:** [Netwrix](https://www.g2.com/sellers/netwrix) - **HQ Location:** Irvine, CA - **Twitter:** @Netwrix (2,912 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/455932/ (760 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 4. [Nextlabs CloudAz](https://www.g2.com/products/nextlabs-cloudaz/reviews) At NextLabs, we empower intelligent enterprises by providing industry-leading zero trust security solutions to protect business-critical data and applications everywhere. While traditional methods focus primarily on securing the network perimeter, often critical data and applications are left exposed, vulnerable to both external breaches and internal misuse. By employing a zero trust, data-centric security strategy, we go beyond mere perimeter defense. We provide robust protection directly around your most vital data, ensuring its safety no matter where it resides or is shared. In doing so, we enable organizations to harness the power of advanced technology, drive decisions through data-centric analytics, and foster secure collaboration. At the core of NextLabs’ approach is our unified zero trust policy platform and dynamic authorization policy engine— areas in which we advance new innovations in data-centric security. We proudly hold over 90 patents along with 30 pending patents in both the United States and Europe that are designed to automate least privilege access and safeguard information sharing. In the policy platform, data governance, compliance, and security policies are digitized and stored as centrally managed, attribute-based policies. During access attempts, policy enforcer working with the policy engine employ the identity centric Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) method to protect data in real-time, evaluating and authorizing access based on user, device, resource and contextual attributes. With the centralized policy platform, organizations can easily manage security rules to control access and protect data anywhere, defining what data to protect, who can access what data, and what actions are permissible. Centralized policy management along with the enforcement of security policies, allowing organizations to safeguard data across diverse systems beyond network boundaries. Moving beyond manual and often siloed security controls, organizations will be able to unify the access control process and reduce the number of desperate policies to proactively prevent breaches before they happen. The policy platform includes a central activity log, making it easy to monitor, track, and report any risky access activities. This not only streamlines compliance reporting but also helps in strengthening security measures. NextLabs offers an extensive set of out-of-the-box policy enforcers to protect data in use, at rest, and in motion seamlessly for 100s of the leading enterprise applications and cloud services including ERP, PLM, CRM, ECM, DBMS, CAD, Big Data, BI, and many more. The comprehensive SDKs, REST APIs, and flexible application integration framework allow for rapid and no code integration with any applications, identity providers and attribute sources. As a result, companies can integrate their custom and third-party applications into NextLabs' policy platform and policy engine easily in addition to the commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications and cloud services. **Who Is the Company Behind Nextlabs CloudAz?** - **Seller:** [NextLabs](https://www.g2.com/sellers/nextlabs) - **Year Founded:** 2004 - **HQ Location:** San Mateo, US - **Twitter:** @nextlabs (402 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/nextlabs (190 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 5. [ObserveID](https://www.g2.com/products/observeid/reviews) AI-Driven Converged Identity Security Platform. Built for on-premises, multicloud and hybrid environments, ObserveID provides organizations with real-time visibility into identities, entitlements, access risks, and user behavior. The platform automates access reviews, compliance workflows, lifecycle management, and threat detection while reducing operational complexity and SaaS sprawl. ObserveID’s AI framework powers intelligent automation, behavioral analytics, and contextual insights through OBI, its embedded AI assistant that combines Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Model Context Protocol for secure and explainable identity operations. Key capabilities include: 1- Automated certifications and access reviews 2- Identity Intelligence and behavioral analytics 3- Non-Human Identity (NHI) visibility 4- Real-time threat detection 5- Compliance automation 6- Role mining and AI-assisted governance 7- 250+ integrations across cloud, SaaS, and on-prem systems **Who Is the Company Behind ObserveID?** - **Seller:** [ObserveID](https://www.g2.com/sellers/observeid) - **Year Founded:** 2021 - **HQ Location:** Greater Los Angeles Area, US - **Twitter:** @Observe_ID (10 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/observeid (23 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 6. [One Identity Privileged Access Management](https://www.g2.com/products/one-identity-privileged-access-management/reviews) Privileged Session Management (PSM) controls privileged user access to your IT systems, neutralizing hacks and offering unprecedented control. PSM is fast to deploy and integrates seamlessly into existing networks, so you can keep compliant with the latest security regulations and realize the ROI of better security quickly. **Who Is the Company Behind One Identity Privileged Access Management?** - **Seller:** [One Identity](https://www.g2.com/sellers/one-identity) - **HQ Location:** Aliso Viejo, CA - **Twitter:** @OneIdentity (7,871 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/one-identity (718 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 7. [OpenText NetIQ Change Guardian](https://www.g2.com/products/opentext-netiq-change-guardian/reviews) Change Guardian gives you the security intelligence you need to rapidly identify and respond to privileged user activities that could signal a data breach or result in compliance gaps. **Who Is the Company Behind OpenText NetIQ Change Guardian?** - **Seller:** [OpenText](https://www.g2.com/sellers/opentext) - **Year Founded:** 1991 - **HQ Location:** Waterloo, ON - **Twitter:** @OpenText (21,565 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2709/ (23,048 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NASDAQ:OTEX ### 8. [Osirium Privileged Access Management](https://www.g2.com/products/osirium-privileged-access-management/reviews) Every IT infrastructure is managed by privileged users. Users such as SysAdmins are granted elevated control through accessing privileged accounts to ensure that the uptime, performance, resources and security of the computers meet the needs of the business. **Who Is the Company Behind Osirium Privileged Access Management?** - **Seller:** [Osirium](https://www.g2.com/sellers/osirium) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 9. [PingOne Advanced Services](https://www.g2.com/products/pingone-advanced-services/reviews) PingOne Advanced Services is a comprehensive identity and access management (IAM solution designed for enterprises seeking advanced customization and control within a dedicated cloud environment. By providing a single-tenant architecture, it ensures data and resource isolation, allowing organizations to manage their IAM operations without compromising security or performance. This service simplifies the transition from on-premises systems to the cloud, offering scalability and automation to meet diverse business needs. Key Features and Functionality: - Dedicated Cloud Environment: Each organization receives its own isolated cloud infrastructure, ensuring that resources are exclusively available to them, enhancing security and compliance. - Advanced Customization and Control: The platform offers highly configurable IAM capabilities, allowing enterprises to tailor authentication, authorization, and user management processes to their specific requirements. - Seamless Integration: Supports open identity standards like SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect (OIDC, facilitating quick onboarding of applications and integration with legacy systems. - Automated Operations: Leverages cloud automation tools to manage infrastructure tasks such as scaling, healing, and backup, reducing the operational burden on IT staff. - Hybrid IT Compatibility: Designed to connect with both cloud-based and on-premises resources, making it suitable for hybrid IT environments. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: PingOne Advanced Services addresses the complexities of enterprise IAM by offering a secure, scalable, and customizable cloud-based solution. It enables organizations to: - Enhance Security: By providing a dedicated environment with data isolation, it minimizes security risks associated with shared infrastructures. - Achieve Compliance: The isolated cloud infrastructure helps organizations comply with regulations related to data residency and privacy. - Reduce Costs: By automating IAM operations and eliminating the need for on-premises infrastructure, it lowers operational expenses and allows IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives. - Ensure Scalability: The platform's ability to automatically scale resources ensures consistent performance during business growth or traffic surges. In summary, PingOne Advanced Services provides enterprises with a robust IAM solution that combines the flexibility of cloud services with the security and control of dedicated infrastructure, facilitating a seamless and secure digital transformation. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **Who Is the Company Behind PingOne Advanced Services?** - **Seller:** [Ping Identity](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ping-identity) - **Year Founded:** 2002 - **HQ Location:** Denver, CO - **Twitter:** @pingidentity (42,053 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/21870/ (2,378 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Phone:** 1.303.468.2900 **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Enterprise, 50% Small-Business #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of PingOne Advanced Services? **"[Refresh Look and Clean Interface](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/pingone-advanced-services-review-5319041)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Vijay C.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/pingone-advanced-services-review-5319041) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About PingOne Advanced Services? - [What is PingCloud Private Tenant used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-pingcloud-private-tenant-used-for) ### 10. [Powertech Authority Broker for IBM i](https://www.g2.com/products/powertech-authority-broker-for-ibm-i/reviews) A Key Part of Fortra (the new face of HelpSystems) Powertech is proud to be part of Fortra’s comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio. Fortra simplifies today’s complex cybersecurity landscape by bringing complementary products together to solve problems in innovative ways. These integrated, scalable solutions address the fast-changing challenges you face in safeguarding your organization. With the help of the powerful protection from Powertech Authority Broker for IBM i and others, Fortra is your relentless ally, here for you every step of the way throughout your cybersecurity journey. **Who Is the Company Behind Powertech Authority Broker for IBM i?** - **Seller:** [Fortra](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fortra) - **Year Founded:** 1982 - **HQ Location:** Eden Prairie, Minnesota - **Twitter:** @fortraofficial (2,773 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortra (1,755 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 11. [Powertech Identity Manager for IBM i](https://www.g2.com/products/powertech-identity-manager-for-ibm-i/reviews) A Key Part of Fortra (the new face of HelpSystems) Powertech is proud to be part of Fortra’s comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio. Fortra simplifies today’s complex cybersecurity landscape by bringing complementary products together to solve problems in innovative ways. These integrated, scalable solutions address the fast-changing challenges you face in safeguarding your organization. With the help of the powerful protection from Powertech Identity Manager for IBM i and others, Fortra is your relentless ally, here for you every step of the way throughout your cybersecurity journey. **Who Is the Company Behind Powertech Identity Manager for IBM i?** - **Seller:** [Fortra](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fortra) - **Year Founded:** 1982 - **HQ Location:** Eden Prairie, Minnesota - **Twitter:** @fortraofficial (2,773 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortra (1,755 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 12. [Privileged Access Management (PAM)](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-privileged-access-management-pam/reviews) Microsoft Purview Privileged Access Management (PAM is a security feature within Microsoft 365 designed to provide granular control over privileged administrative tasks. By implementing just-in-time (JIT access, PAM ensures that users receive only the necessary permissions for specific tasks, reducing the risk associated with standing administrative privileges. This approach enhances organizational security by minimizing potential exposure to sensitive data and critical configuration settings. Key Features and Functionality: - Just-in-Time Access: Users request time-bound access to perform elevated tasks, ensuring permissions are granted only when needed. - Approval Workflows: Access requests undergo a defined approval process, adding an extra layer of security and oversight. - Granular Access Control: Administrators can define policies that specify which tasks require elevated permissions and the conditions under which they can be performed. - Audit Logging: All privileged operations are logged, providing a comprehensive audit trail for monitoring and compliance purposes. - Integration with Microsoft Entra Privileged Identity Management (PIM: While PAM controls access at the task level, PIM manages role-based access, offering a layered security approach. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Privileged Access Management addresses the security challenges associated with standing administrative privileges. By enforcing JIT access and approval workflows, it mitigates the risks of unauthorized access, insider threats, and potential breaches. This ensures that organizations can maintain a robust security posture, comply with regulatory requirements, and protect sensitive information effectively. **Who Is the Company Behind Privileged Access Management (PAM)?** - **Seller:** [Microsoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/microsoft) - **Year Founded:** 1975 - **HQ Location:** Redmond, Washington - **Twitter:** @microsoft (13,091,739 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft/ (231,632 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** MSFT ### 13. [Procyon](https://www.g2.com/products/procyon/reviews) Procyon is a cloud-native Privileged Access Management (PAM platform designed to streamline and secure access to critical enterprise infrastructure. By eliminating static credentials and implementing a passwordless approach, Procyon enhances security without compromising developer productivity. Its self-service portal enables on-demand, just-in-time access, ensuring that permissions are granted precisely when needed, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access. With deep integration across major cloud providers like AWS, GCP, and Azure, Procyon offers a unified solution for managing privileges in multi-cloud environments. Key Features and Functionality: - Self-Service Portal: Empowers developers to request and obtain access through familiar communication channels such as Slack, streamlining approval processes and reducing wait times. - Passwordless Access: Utilizes Trusted Platform Module (TPM technology to provide secure, credential-free authentication, mitigating risks associated with credential sprawl. - Multi-Cloud Integration: Offers out-of-the-box support for AWS, GCP, and Azure, facilitating seamless privilege management across diverse cloud infrastructures. - Compliance and Governance: Provides comprehensive insights into user access and resource governance, aligning with standards like CIS, HIPAA, ISO, SOC 2, and PCI DSS. - Dynamic Access Control: Implements context-aware access permissions based on factors such as time, location, and risk level, ensuring precise and secure access management. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Procyon addresses the complexities of managing privileged access in modern, multi-cloud environments. By offering a passwordless, on-demand authorization platform, it reduces the attack surface associated with static credentials and over-provisioned access. The self-service model accelerates access approval processes, enhancing developer efficiency while maintaining stringent security controls. Additionally, Procyon's comprehensive compliance and governance features ensure that organizations can meet regulatory requirements and maintain a robust security posture. **Who Is the Company Behind Procyon?** - **Seller:** [Procyon](https://www.g2.com/sellers/procyon) - **Year Founded:** 2021 - **HQ Location:** Santa Clara, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/procyonai (5 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 14. [ProofID Privileged Access Management](https://www.g2.com/products/proofid-privileged-access-management/reviews) ProofID is a hard-working team of professionals who live and breathe Identity Security. We have built the business on a firm foundation of high standards, quality solutions and a passion to technically excel. We have grown the business by listening to our clients, adapting to the changing environment and through a constant drive to learn and improve our delivery. **Who Is the Company Behind ProofID Privileged Access Management?** - **Seller:** [ProofID](https://www.g2.com/sellers/proofid) - **Year Founded:** 2008 - **HQ Location:** Manchester, GB - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/proofid-ltd (105 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 15. [QCecuring SSH Key Lifecycle Management](https://www.g2.com/products/qcecuring-ssh-key-lifecycle-management/reviews) QCecuring SSH Key Lifecycle Management is an enterprise software solution designed to centralize visibility and control of SSH keys across servers, cloud workloads, and infrastructure environments. The platform enables automated discovery of SSH keys, identification of duplicate and rogue keys, and classification of managed and unmanaged credentials. QCecuring SSH Key Lifecycle Management supports key rotation workflows, role-based access controls, and audit logging to reduce the risks associated with SSH credential sprawl and unauthorized access. The solution integrates with infrastructure environments and DevSecOps processes to help organizations strengthen privileged access governance and enforce cryptographic policies across hybrid environments. **Who Is the Company Behind QCecuring SSH Key Lifecycle Management?** - **Seller:** [QCecuring Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/qcecuring-technologies) - **Year Founded:** 2022 - **HQ Location:** New Delhi, India - **Twitter:** @qcecuring - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/qcecuring/ (11 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** https://qcecuring.com ### 16. [Quest Active Roles](https://www.g2.com/products/quest-active-roles/reviews) Active Roles is optimized to serve the needs of both on-prem AD and Azure AD in a hybrid deployment. It offers a single console, unified workflows, and a consistent administrative experience across the entire hybrid environment. It eliminates the cumbersome, error-prone, and limited nature of using separate tools and manual processes. **Who Is the Company Behind Quest Active Roles?** - **Seller:** [Quest Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/quest-software) - **Year Founded:** 1987 - **HQ Location:** Austin, TX - **Twitter:** @Quest (17,109 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2880/ (3,569 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NYSE: DGX ### 17. [Sectona Privileged Access Management](https://www.g2.com/products/sectona-privileged-access-management/reviews) SpectraMSP PAM is purpose-built for providing Password Management Solution as a service and managing access needs of service providers to securely access customer assets from any location. Essential for implementing a sound password management strategy for your security operations, our solution can help integrate with your diverse set of technologies, automate day-to-day tasks and effectively utilize your resources on issues that matter most. **Who Is the Company Behind Sectona Privileged Access Management?** - **Seller:** [Sectona](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sectona) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** Mumbai, Maharashtra, India - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sectona/ (74 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 18. [Secureldentity PAM](https://www.g2.com/products/secureldentity-pam/reviews) Secureldentity PAM provides an interactive broker between users and administrative sessions on protected endpoints. This allows users to gain privileged access to areas they are given permission to access in the Universal Directory, while never actually exposing the credentials to the user at all. **Who Is the Company Behind Secureldentity PAM?** - **Seller:** [SecurEnvoy](https://www.g2.com/sellers/securenvoy) - **Year Founded:** 2003 - **HQ Location:** London, GB - **Twitter:** @securenvoy (652 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/securenvoy (22 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Phone:** 44 (0) 845 2600010 **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 19. [SecureONE](https://www.g2.com/products/secureone/reviews) New level of control and insight over the distribution, usage, and protection of privileged access in enterprise environments **Who Is the Company Behind SecureONE?** - **Seller:** [Remediant](https://www.g2.com/sellers/remediant) - **Year Founded:** 2015 - **HQ Location:** San Francisco, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/remediant/ (3 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 20. [Simeio | Identity Orchestrator](https://www.g2.com/products/simeio-identity-orchestrator/reviews) Simeio Identity Orchestrator (IO) is a software platform that provides organizations with a unified, automated layer to orchestrate identity and access management (IAM) activities. It integrates and coordinates controls across access management (AM), identity governance and administration (IGA), single sign-on (SSO), and privileged access management (PAM). Designed for enterprise IT, security, compliance teams, application owners, and business leaders, the platform addresses challenges arising from fragmented identity systems spanning on-premises, public, private cloud, and hybrid IT environments. Simeio IO is classified as an Identity Orchestration solution that helps users efficiently manage the onboarding, security, compliance, and lifecycle governance of applications and user identities at scale, reducing manual effort and operational risk. It is well-suited for organizations with large, complex application portfolios, regulatory requirements, or modernization goals. Key product features: • Application Management & Onboarding: Self-service, template-driven workflows route applications to appropriate IAM, IGA, SSO, or PAM solutions. A dynamic catalog provides visibility into the security and compliance state of each application. • Universal Business Orchestration Layer: Connects and manages all IAM tools, including legacy systems, via a single, automated platform, reducing operational silos and standardizing identity processes across the enterprise. • Identity Security Posture Management (ISPM): Operationalizes ISPM with centralized, real-time visibility across the entire identity fabric. Features live mapping of controls, instant detection of missing or inconsistent configurations, proactive monitoring for misconfigurations, dormant accounts, or excessive privileges, and guided, automated remediation. • Continuous Audit & Compliance: Automates audit evidence collection, demonstrates policy control adherence, and helps meet regulatory mandates efficiently. • Lifecycle Governance: Maintains alignment between IAM configurations and evolving business, user, or application risks, minimizing the risk of dormant accounts and shadow access. • Zero-Disruption Migration: Application owners can migrate applications without downtime or retraining, aided by automated processes and ongoing clarity into identity posture. • Standardization & Analytics: Persona-driven onboarding, lifecycle, and risk workflows place security and compliance tools in the hands of business owners, no coding required. • Integrated Security & Compliance: Enforces controls such as privileged access management, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and delegated administration from the point of onboarding. Simeio IO is validated by industry analysts for its orchestration capabilities, risk analytics, API-centric design, and ability to work with all major identity types. The platform is used to reduce operational overhead, accelerate secure digital transformation, and support continuous regulatory compliance. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **Who Is the Company Behind Simeio | Identity Orchestrator?** - **Seller:** [Simeio Solution](https://www.g2.com/sellers/simeio-solution) - **HQ Location:** Alpharetta, US - **Twitter:** @Simeio (1,045 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/simeio-solutions (731 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Phone:** 1-201-239-1700 **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Simeio | Identity Orchestrator? **"[Pros & Cons on SimeIo Solutions](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/simeio-identity-orchestrator-review-8869662)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Eddy N.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/simeio-identity-orchestrator-review-8869662) --- ### 21. [TechIDManager](https://www.g2.com/products/techidmanager/reviews) TechIDManager is an MSP specific Privileged Account Management (PAM) platform that simplifies this process by automating the creation and management of all such admin accounts. It ensures each technician has a distinct account for every domain, tenant, and machine, facilitating secure and efficient tech access to client’s systems. TechIDManager aids in achieving a robust security posture and facilitates compliance with security frameworks by providing the following features: ● Automated creation of unique accounts for each technician across all client systems, with privileges customized based on role. ● Daily automatic password rotation for all accounts. ● Option for Just-in-Time accounts. ● Option for LAPS accounts. ● One-click functionality to disable a technician's unique accounts across all client systems, manageable by a supervisor. ● Comprehensive logs to track individual access and activity across all client systems. An automated solution for MSPs to provide their tech's with a unique account for every tech on every domain. **Who Is the Company Behind TechIDManager?** - **Seller:** [TechIDManager](https://www.g2.com/sellers/techidmanager) - **Year Founded:** 2019 - **HQ Location:** Greenville, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/techidmanager/ (4 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 22. [Topicus KeyHub](https://www.g2.com/products/topicus-keyhub/reviews) Topicus KeyHub offers Privileged Access Management for people. Gain easy and secure access to containers, sensitive data and production environments with privileged access management. KeyHub provides just-in-time access and enforces least privilege principles. **Who Is the Company Behind Topicus KeyHub?** - **Seller:** [Topicus Security BV](https://www.g2.com/sellers/topicus-security-bv) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Deventer, NL - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/keyhub (6 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 23. [Unified PAM MSP](https://www.g2.com/products/unified-pam-msp/reviews) Securden Unified PAM MSP is a purpose-built privileged access management solution for IT service providers. Unified PAM MSP was developed in collaboration with top MSPs to identify and solve the most crucial challenges faced by them. It supports all deployment models used by service providers. MSPs can just host the PAM server and allow users to use the solution to manage privileged access in their own environment. MSPs can also completely host and manage sensitive IT assets belonging to their client organizations. It is also possible to adopt a co-managed model where the MSP is only tasked with managing access to a part of client assets. Equipped with robust multi-tenant architecture and strong database segregation, Unified PAM MSP is a potent solution to have in an MSP's arsenal. **Who Is the Company Behind Unified PAM MSP?** - **Seller:** [Securden, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/securden-inc) - **Year Founded:** 2018 - **HQ Location:** Newark, Delaware - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/14406067/ (148 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 24. [Universal Console](https://www.g2.com/products/universal-console/reviews) Universal Console acts as a single access gateway to all of your devices, controlling, monitoring and auditing access to network devices and servers. Unlike most Privileged Access Management solutions that require weeks or months to deploy, you can start taking control of privileged users such as system administrators, contractors, and third parties today. **Who Is the Company Behind Universal Console?** - **Seller:** [ScienceLogic](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sciencelogic) - **Year Founded:** 2003 - **HQ Location:** Reston, Virginia - **Twitter:** @ScienceLogic (9,190 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/70487/ (580 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 25. [Vendor Access Vault](https://www.g2.com/products/vendor-access-vault/reviews) Vendor Access Vault is a credential management platform for teams that work with external vendors. It vaults vendor credentials with AES-256-GCM encryption, gates plaintext reveals behind just-in-time access requests with admin approval and auto-expiration, and maintains an append-only audit log of every action with actor, IP, and user agent. Features include role-based access control with owner, admin, and viewer tiers, TOTP two-factor authentication, Google OAuth login, rotation tracking with automated email reminders, multi-tenant organization isolation, CSV audit export, and an in-app notifications inbox. **Who Is the Company Behind Vendor Access Vault?** - **Seller:** [Orygn](https://www.g2.com/sellers/orygn) - **Year Founded:** 2025 - **HQ Location:** Houston, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/orygn-llc (1 employees on LinkedIn®) ## What Is Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software? [Identity Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/identity-management) ## What Software Categories Are Similar to Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software? - [User Provisioning and Governance Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-provisioning-and-governance-tools) - [Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/identity-and-access-management-iam) - [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/multi-factor-authentication-mfa) --- ## How Do You Choose the Right Privileged Access Management (PAM) Software? ### What You Should Know About Privileged Access Management Software ### What is Privileged Access Management Software? When managing user accounts, companies should set a clear divide between customer-generated accounts and internal ones. The benefit of doing this is twofold. First, customer accounts and internal users have vastly different needs and requirements for your business. Second, compartmentalization helps prevent cross-contamination. More simply, if something goes wrong in your customer account management system, it won’t affect your internal account management system or vice versa. Thankfully, different management systems exist specifically to focus on customer account management and internal accounts. While [customer identity and access management (CIAM) software](http://g2.com/categories/customer-identity-and-access-management) is built for handling your business’ customer-facing accounts and account security, privileged access management (PAM) software focuses on managing and securing your business’ own internal user accounts. PAM solutions also differ in a drastic way from CIAM solutions by dealing with access to critical systems (e.g., databases, servers, domains, and networks) as well as handling IT admin accounts. Key Benefits of Privileged Access Management Software - Manage employee access privileges to key business systems - Centralize storage of employee information - Monitor employee behavior, web-based threats, and unapproved internal actors - Customize access privileges for users - Monitor employee account behavior ### Why Use Privileged Access Management Software? There are many security benefits to PAM solutions. Older methods of key sharing and word-of-mouth communication are not sufficient in protecting information and business-critical systems. These tools will help security professionals and administrative personnel better track who in their organization has access to what and may document their actions or behaviors within privileged systems or applications. **Security —** Privileged access management tools centralize the storage credentials and administration of access. Without IAM tools, this data can be more vulnerable to threats if it is not properly safeguarded. IAM tools are fortified with authentication features to limit viewing to only those administrators with granted access. These tools will also provide alerts for potential threats or users who have accessed sensitive data without permission. **Administration —** Administrators can create databases, document user account histories, and view approved privileges, all of which helps to simplify the onboarding process. Administrators can quickly create new accounts and approve applications for new users to access. Some products even offer templates to have ready when adding employees to specific roles. The same goes for those no longer employed; administrators can quickly restrict their privileges or delete their account. **Cloud application management —** Many cloud applications have the ability to connect dozens of applications, user credentials, and access privileges. Large, enterprise-sized companies will benefit greatly from having a cloud-based database that securely contains this sensitive data. Many products come with prebuilt integrations for hundreds of applications, while others may require customization or simply offer a limited variety of applications. ### Who Uses Privileged Access Management Software? **Administrative professionals —** Administrators—typically security administrators—will most often be the ones using privileged access management solutions. Other system admins may find use in PAM solutions as well, since certain roles may need more or less access to different business systems, pending their role. **Service providers —** Third-party service providers will often manage cloud services directly and may need to integrate with other business systems or networks. Privileged access management tools allow for role-based access control to limit what information and systems can be accessed by third-party services providers or other external entities requiring access to sensitive information or business-critical systems. **Human resources —** HR professionals may use privileged access management solutions to delegate access to internal employees or new hires during the onboarding process. Many PAM tools integrate with directory services and identity servers and other identity management solutions to integrate identity information and simplify privileged account management. These accounts may be set up for access to applications, cloud services, databases, or any other IT system requiring privileged access. **Internal employees —** These are the end users accessing applications and networks by the allowance of administrative or security staff. These individuals may only interact with the PAM solution in that they use the credentials to access information. But some tools may provide a dashboard or access portal with information about what applications, networks, services, and databases they have been approved to access. ### Privileged Access Management Software Features These are a few common features of privileged access management software. **Local access —** Local access functionality facilitates administrative access to on-premises systems, legacy applications, web-based applications, network resources, and servers. **Multi-factor authentication (MFA) —** MFA or 2FA functionality adds a supplementary level of security for systems by requiring SMS codes, security questions, or other verification methods before granting access. **Bulk changes —** Bulk change functionality can simplify the administration, federation, and identity governance of individuals in large amounts through batch update capabilities. **Self-service access requests —** Self-service features allow users to request access to applications, networks, or databases, automatically provisioning individuals if they meet policy requirements. **Partner access —** Local access functionality facilitates administrative access to users who are not company employees but are either within the company’s local area network or outside the network. **BYOD support —** Bring-your-own-device (BYOD) features enable users to use their own device(s) to access company applications. **Bidirectional profile synchronization —** Synchronization keeps all profile attributes consistent across applications whether the change is made in the provisioning system or the application. **Policy management —** This feature enables administrators to create access requirements and standards while applying policy controls throughout request and provisioning processes. **Role management —** Role management features help administrators establish roles that provide authentication and access rights for each user in the role. **Approval workflows —** Process and approval workflows allow business stakeholders and administrators to approve or reject requested changes to access via a defined workflow. **Compliance audits —** Auditing features allow for standards and policies to be established while proactively auditing access rights against predefined requirements. **Smart provisioning —** Self-learning or automated provisioning helps to reduce the amount of manual work associated with creating access rights, as well as managing changes and removals for on-premises and cloud-based applications. ### Trends Related to Privileged Access Management Software **Zero trust security —** [Zero trust networking](https://www.g2.com/categories/zero-trust-networking) is a method of network security and identity management which goes against traditional network security processes. Instead of allowing access to users who provide the proper credentials, access is always restricted to anyone accessing the network unless they have been thoroughly verified. This means individuals who work within the network may be prompted for verification multiple times, depending on their location, behaviors, or hardware devices. The network perimeter is outlined while every individual working within it is analyzed on a number of levels. These variables typically include historical behaviors, locations, devices, and privileges. Those documented factors or actions are compared against the current behavior, location, and individual using the network. If risk surpasses a designated threshold, network access is cut off until the individual validates their identity and does not violate permissions or standards set by the administrators. **Compliance —** Privacy regulations and international compliance requirements and standards are becoming more common across every industry. The most well known of which is the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Compliance audit functionality is an increasingly standard feature for PAM tools as a result of new regulations. These standards require companies to abide by a number of security standards in order to ensure sensitive information of customers and visitors remains protected from public visibility and access. These regulations have forced businesses to adapt by changing their existing data management, storage, and governance processes. This continued trend has impacted the identity management world as much as any other industry because of the amount of sensitive information stored in identity management systems and the role identity management plays in granting individuals access to sensitive information. ### Potential Issues with Privileged Access Management Software **Security —** Security is always a concern, especially with technologies specialized in protecting sensitive information. Individuals should be sure the administration of PAM software is controlled only by trusted individuals. Integrations with cloud services should be secure, and businesses should read the fine print on service provider contracts to ensure their security standards are sufficient. Without proper security protocols in place, systems may be vulnerable to data breaches, privilege escalation, and dozens of other web-based threats from both internal and external actors. **Compliance requirements —** New compliance requirements are emerging across the globe. As this occurs, it’s important to remain adaptable in planning to secure, store, and deliver sensitive information in compliance with international regulations. Compliance management features will help to audit identity stores and servers to ensure each person is properly documented and their sensitive data is stored securely. Compliance auditing tools are also great add-ons for ad-hoc compliance checks and can be helpful in general to ensure a well-rounded security system is in place. **Device compatibility —** End-user devices pose potential security risks if they are not compatible with identity management tools. They also pose a threat if they are not properly updated, patched, and protected in general. Device compatibility, support for servers, virtual environments and any other system requiring privileged access should be documented and integrated with systems to ensure every device is properly protected.