CISA Protection of Information Assets Practice Question
An organization is implementing a privileged access management (PAM) solution. Which of the following is the PRIMARY benefit of using a PAM tool?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Centralized management and monitoring of privileged account usage
PAM tools primarily help control and monitor the use of privileged accounts, thus reducing the risk of misuse by enforcing policies like session recording and just-in-time access.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Elimination of shared accounts by providing individual credentials
Why it's wrong here
PAM can reduce shared account usage but does not necessarily eliminate them.
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Enforcement of segregation of duties between IT and security teams
Why it's wrong here
Segregation of duties is a broader control not solely achieved by PAM.
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Automated password resets for user accounts
Why it's wrong here
PAM focuses on privileged accounts, not general user accounts.
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Centralized management and monitoring of privileged account usage
Why this is correct
This is the primary function of PAM.
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