CA Technologies PAM Credential Manager Platform License
CA Technologies PAM Credential Manager provides essential platform licensing to secure and manage privileged access credentials across your IT environment.
- License Term: Subscription-based access to advanced credential management features.
- Capability Access: Unlocks features for secure storage, rotation, and monitoring of privileged accounts.
- Operational Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted access to critical systems through proper credential management.
- Compliance Enablement: Supports regulatory requirements by providing audit trails and access controls for privileged accounts.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license for CA Technologies PAM Credential Manager, offered as a subscription. It grants access to capabilities designed for the secure management, monitoring, and auditing of privileged user accounts and credentials within an organization's IT infrastructure.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this license to enforce least privilege, automate credential rotation, and maintain a robust security posture. It integrates into existing security frameworks to protect sensitive systems and data.
- Secure Credential Vault: Centralized, encrypted storage for all privileged account passwords and secrets.
- Automated Credential Rotation: Schedule regular, automatic changes to passwords to reduce risk.
- Session Monitoring and Recording: Track and record privileged user activity for accountability and forensics.
- Access Control Policies: Define granular permissions for who can access which credentials and when.
- Auditing and Reporting: Generate comprehensive logs and reports for compliance and security analysis.
This CA Technologies license empowers SMB and mid-market teams to strengthen their security posture without the overhead of enterprise-grade solutions.
What This Enables
Enable secure privileged account management
Enable teams to securely store, manage, and rotate privileged credentials across diverse IT assets. Streamline access control to sensitive systems, reducing the attack surface and preventing unauthorized use.
on-premises servers, cloud virtual machines, network devices, database systems
Automate credential rotation and policy enforcement
Automate the regular rotation of privileged account passwords and secrets according to defined security policies. Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations by enforcing credential lifecycle management.
Windows servers, Linux servers, Active Directory, SQL databases
Enhance security with session monitoring
Streamline security operations by monitoring and recording privileged user sessions for audit and forensic purposes. Provide accountability for all actions taken with elevated privileges.
critical application servers, financial systems, administrative consoles
Key Features
Privileged Credential Vault
Safeguards sensitive credentials in an encrypted, centralized repository, preventing exposure.
Automated Password Rotation
Reduces the risk of compromised credentials by automatically changing passwords on a schedule.
Session Monitoring and Recording
Provides visibility into privileged user activity, aiding in incident response and accountability.
Access Control and Approval Workflows
Ensures that only authorized personnel can access privileged accounts through defined policies and approval processes.
Auditing and Reporting
Facilitates compliance and security investigations with detailed logs and customizable reports on privileged access.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector faces stringent regulatory requirements like SOX and PCI DSS, making robust privileged access management essential for protecting sensitive financial data and transaction integrity.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA, which mandates strict controls over access to patient health information (PHI), necessitating secure management of privileged credentials.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers handling payment card information must adhere to PCI DSS, requiring secure management of privileged access to point-of-sale systems and payment processing infrastructure.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies often handle sensitive citizen data and critical infrastructure, requiring strong security controls and auditability for privileged access to maintain national security and public trust.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CA Technologies PAM Credential Manager?
CA Technologies PAM Credential Manager is a software solution designed to secure, manage, and monitor privileged accounts and their credentials. It helps organizations reduce risk and meet compliance requirements by controlling access to sensitive systems.
What does a platform license entail?
A platform license, in this context, grants the right to use the CA Technologies PAM Credential Manager software. This subscription license typically includes access to the software's features, updates, and support for a defined period.
How does this help with compliance?
The software provides features like session recording, detailed auditing, and automated credential rotation, which are critical for meeting regulatory requirements such as SOX, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. It ensures that privileged access is controlled and auditable.
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.