Privileged Identity Management

PIM

PIM (specifically Microsoft Entra PIM) is a service that enables Just-in-Time privileged access to Azure resources and Entra ID roles, requiring activation and optional approval for elevated permissions.

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❓ What is Privileged Identity Management?

⚙️ How Does It Work?

Privileged roles are assigned as eligible rather than active. When a user needs elevated access, they activate their eligible role for a time-limited window, optionally with MFA and justification.

📍 Where Is It Used?

Microsoft Azure and Entra ID environments — the cloud-native JIT PAM capability for Microsoft's ecosystem.

💡 Real-World Example

An Azure admin has eligible Global Administrator access in Entra PIM. When she needs to make a critical config change, she activates the role for 2 hours and provides a business justification. After 2 hours she returns to standard user — no persistent admin rights.

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