Sensitive data and the systems that enable the business operations have their own administrators. These are users who have additional rights to this data. The wide range of permissions allows them to properly manage systems in the organization, but at the same time allows misuse and opens the gateway for potential leaks.

Controlling privileged accounts that have access to sensitive data and key systems within an organization is one way to minimize the risk of data loss and breaches. In order for control to be effective, a company should have a defined policy for accessing company data, which will in effect reduce internal risks and abuses arising from the granted privileges.

Privileged Identity Management is a service within Azure Active Directory that should be part of such a policy.

In short, PIM allows you to protect your company’s confidential information or resources by limiting the number of people who have access to it .