CA Privileged Access Manager for Desktops
CA Privileged Access Manager for Desktops provides essential licensing for securing privileged access on end-user workstations, ensuring compliance and reducing risk.
- License Entitlement: Access to CA Privileged Access Manager software features for desktop endpoint protection.
- Subscription Billing: Continuous access to software updates and support under a recurring subscription model.
- Platform Application: Licensing applies to desktop operating systems and user endpoints within your organization.
- Value Proposition: Enables enhanced security posture and regulatory compliance for sensitive desktop environments.
Product Overview
Product Overview
CA Privileged Access Manager for Desktops is a software license that grants your organization the rights to deploy and utilize CA's Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution on end-user desktop machines. This license is designed to control, monitor, and manage privileged access to sensitive applications and data directly on employee workstations, thereby strengthening your security perimeter.
This solution is ideal for IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who need to secure endpoints against unauthorized access and insider threats. It integrates into existing IT infrastructure, providing granular control over who can access what, and when, on the devices your employees use daily.
- Secure Privileged Sessions: Control and monitor privileged user activity on desktop endpoints.
- Reduce Attack Surface: Limit the exposure of sensitive credentials and administrative rights on workstations.
- Enhance Compliance: Meet regulatory requirements for access control and auditing on end-user devices.
- Streamline Management: Simplify the administration of privileged access policies across your desktop fleet.
- Subscription Access: Benefit from ongoing software updates, patches, and technical support.
Secure your business's critical desktop endpoints with CA Privileged Access Manager, offering enterprise-grade security without the enterprise overhead for SMB and mid-market teams.
What This Enables
Secure privileged access on employee desktops
Enable teams to control and monitor administrative access on employee workstations, preventing unauthorized changes or data exfiltration. Streamline the process of granting and revoking temporary privileged rights for specific tasks.
organizations with remote employees, businesses managing sensitive data, companies with BYOD policies, environments requiring granular user activity logging
Meet regulatory compliance for endpoints
Automate the enforcement of access policies required by industry regulations such as SOX, HIPAA, or PCI DSS on desktop devices. Provide auditable logs of all privileged actions performed on endpoints for compliance reporting.
regulated industries, companies undergoing audits, businesses with strict data governance, environments with external compliance requirements
Reduce the attack surface of workstations
Limit the exposure of administrative credentials and sensitive system access on standard user desktops. Protect against malware or phishing attacks that attempt to escalate privileges on endpoints.
organizations with a high volume of desktop users, businesses using shared administrative accounts, environments with a high threat landscape
Key Features
Privileged Session Management
Monitor and record all privileged user activities on desktops to detect and prevent malicious actions.
Least Privilege Enforcement
Grant users only the necessary privileges for specific tasks, reducing the risk of accidental or intentional misuse.
Credential Protection
Securely manage and rotate privileged credentials on endpoints, preventing exposure and unauthorized access.
Auditing and Reporting
Generate detailed audit trails of privileged access and actions for compliance and forensic analysis.
Endpoint Security Integration
Enhance your existing endpoint security strategy by adding granular control over privileged access.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent controls over privileged access to sensitive customer data and transaction systems, making endpoint security critical for compliance with regulations like GLBA and PCI DSS.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must protect patient health information (PHI) under HIPAA, necessitating robust controls on all devices, including desktops, that access or store sensitive data.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations handle confidential client information, requiring strong security measures to prevent data breaches and maintain client trust, often driven by ethical and contractual obligations.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and sensitive intellectual property reside on networks that often include desktops, requiring protection against unauthorized access that could disrupt operations or compromise trade secrets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CA Privileged Access Manager for Desktops?
It is a software license that enables the deployment of CA's Privileged Access Management solution on end-user desktop computers. This helps control, monitor, and secure privileged access at the endpoint level.
Who is the typical buyer for this license?
This license is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals in small to mid-market businesses who need to secure their desktop endpoints against unauthorized access and ensure compliance.
How does this license help with compliance?
It provides granular control over privileged activities on desktops and generates auditable logs, which are essential for meeting various regulatory requirements related to data access and security.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.