Privileged Access Security and Risk Management
Managing risk and protecting the business requires organizations to implement a comprehensive security practice that covers all foundational system interfaces. Human error, out-of-policy activity, and malicious insiders can compromise the infrastructure the business depends on. ConsoleWorks provides a single platform to manage and secure privileged access across the organization.
- Protect operating systems and configuration ports
- Reduce exposure from human error and insider threats
- Enforce consistent security controls across all assets
- Provide transparency and proof of security practices
Role-Based Access Control
ConsoleWorks supports a task-based and role-based privilege model using user-defined Access Control Rules. These rules define what specific users can do and which assets they can access.
- Limit privileged access to only required interfaces
- Restrict visibility to approved systems and assets
- Prevent unauthorized network paths and bypass methods
- Apply access restrictions by task, role, and policy
ConsoleWorks enforces strong authentication and password controls and supports encrypted communication using SSL and SSH. Because ConsoleWorks is vendor-agnostic, the same access control model applies across:
- Switches and network devices
- Servers and operating systems
- Applications and databases
- Storage and SAN systems
Persistent Secure Connections
ConsoleWorks maintains persistent, secure connections to physical and logical infrastructure in order to monitor:
- User actions
- System and device activity
- Security-relevant events
Teams often access assets during abnormal operating conditions such as standby, single-user, or fault modes. These conditions frequently require privileged access to restore normal operations.
- Maintain security controls during abnormal operating states
- Preserve automatic documentation during outages or recovery
- Ensure auditability even when systems are degraded
Privileged Activity Documentation
ConsoleWorks controls access and records privileged user activity down to the keystroke for virtually any IT or OT asset. Continuous capture of activity enables:
- Verification of actions taken on systems
- Deterrence of out-of-policy behavior
- Immediate or on-demand review of changes
- Long-term traceability of system modifications
EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
GDPR Compliance for Privileged Users
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs how personal data of EU citizens is collected, processed, and stored. Organizations must ensure:
- Data handling practices are clearly defined
- Access to personal data is controlled
- Policies are enforced consistently
- Organizations can demonstrate compliance
Secure and Controlled Access to Personal Data
GDPR requires granular access controls and clearly defined roles and responsibilities for systems that store personal data. ConsoleWorks Privileged Interactive Access enables organizations to:
- Protect privileged credentials
- Secure remote access for employees, vendors, and contractors
- Audit every remote access session
- Control access to sensitive personal data
ConsoleWorks secures and fully audits every remote access session, whether a privileged user is connecting to a critical system or a help desk technician is assisting an end user.
- Ensure Data Protection: Limit access based on authorized role and responsibility
- Streamline Regulatory Compliance: Automatically capture detailed audit trails
- Simplify Audit and Reporting: Reduce time required to gather evidence and produce reports
