ISC Identity And Access Management Architecture Practice Question
Which THREE features are essential for a robust Privileged Access Management (PAM) architecture that adheres to the principle of least privilege?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Granular Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Credential vaulting, session recording, and granular access delegation are core pillars of PAM.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Granular Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Why this is correct
Enforces least privilege by limiting access to only required systems/actions.
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Automatic network topology mapping
Why it's wrong here
This is a network management function, not specific to PAM.
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Session Recording
Why this is correct
Audit trail of all administrative actions is critical for accountability.
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Credential Vaulting
Why this is correct
Centralized storage for credentials ensures secrets are not hardcoded or shared.
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Public cloud storage for logs
Why it's wrong here
While good for logging, it is not a core PAM capability for access control.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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