Delinea Privileged Access Management
Control administrative access without blocking work.
Shared passwords, permanently elevated privileges and unclear emergency procedures make administrative access difficult to control. We help you select and deploy Delinea products suited to your environment. The starting point is a defined set of accounts and workflows. Roles, approvals, integration and operations are planned for practical use by your teams.
Three products for different security needs
Your use case determines the right component. This overview connects each product’s purpose with a practical evaluation question for implementation.
| Delinea product | Purpose and support | Check in the pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Secret Server | Central privileged credential vault with discovery, rotation and controlled access. SYNEDAT plans account onboarding, roles, dependencies and emergency procedures. | Are accounts, owners, rotation and emergency access defined for the selected systems? |
| Privilege Manager | Grant targeted application elevation and reduce local administrator rights. We develop policies with workplace teams and test required exceptions. | Do required applications work with targeted privilege elevation and defined exceptions? |
| Privileged Remote Access | Controlled remote access for employees and external providers. We align target systems, identities, approvals and session evidence with the agreed product scope. | Can approved users reach only the intended target systems, with traceable access? |
How Secret Server helps in daily operations
Protect credentials centrally
A governed vault replaces scattered password lists. Authorized teams gain a traceable route to the credentials they need.
Make privileged accounts visible
Discovery helps identify accounts and related dependencies, providing a basis for prioritizing critical account onboarding.
Automate password changes
Scheduled rotation reduces manual maintenance and long-lived passwords. Dependent services and failure cases are tested before activation.
Approve access appropriately
Roles and approvals follow tasks and target systems. Shared credentials can move into a controlled access process.
Trace administrative activity
Access logs and separately licensed session features support internal reviews. Retention and analysis are agreed with responsible teams.
Onboard new systems consistently
Reusable templates and clear ownership support further account groups. Integrations are checked against vendor support and licensing.
From your requirements to practical results
Privileged Access Management covers several tasks. A credential vault manages secrets, while endpoint privilege management controls elevated application permissions. Administrative sessions, service accounts and emergency procedures complete the picture. We define the capabilities required and assess suitable Delinea components and licenses. A pilot using real administrative tasks provides a documented basis for your decision.
Identify privileged accounts and workflows
We review administrators, service accounts, external access and the associated systems. Criticality, dependencies and current password and approval procedures determine which accounts are included first.
Manage credentials with Secret Server
Secret Server provides a vault for privileged credentials and capabilities for discovery, password rotation and access control. We assess suitable integrations and configure the agreed scope with clear roles and responsibilities.
Control endpoint privileges
Privilege Manager addresses endpoint privileges and application control. We review necessary administrative tasks and suitable policies. A pilot tests how authorized work can continue while broad local administrator rights are reduced.
Connect administrative access and audit evidence
Approvals, session capabilities and logs are planned according to the product scope and workflow. Identity providers, ticketing systems and security monitoring may offer suitable integration points. Data access and retention are explicitly agreed.
Plan for emergencies and outages from the outset
PAM availability must be considered in the access design. We define and test required emergency access, recovery procedures and responsibilities. The approach depends on the architecture and available product capabilities.
Plan manageable deployment and maintenance
Accounts are onboarded in agreed stages. Tests, training and operational documentation support the handover. Policies, service accounts, integrations and exceptions receive a defined maintenance process.
Two practical starting points for your PAM project
Replace shared admin password practices
Start with a few critical accounts. Test roles, approvals and rotation against actual administration tasks in the pilot.
Bring service accounts under control
Map services, tasks and applications using each account. SYNEDAT helps plan password changes and recovery with understood dependencies.
Illustrative images of project planning and platform operations; the scenarios describe possible project scopes.
A proposal with clear boundaries and outcomes
For smaller IT teams, we prioritise a manageable initial scope. Across several teams or locations, we plan common rules and phased account onboarding. We clarify systems, account types, operating model, your contributions and acceptance criteria. Licences, project services and ongoing support are described separately.
A clear path to deployment
Prioritize use cases
We record accounts, target systems, access paths and the most important administrative tasks. This results in a limited initial scope.
Run a Delinea pilot
Selected capabilities are connected to suitable systems. We test daily administration, approvals, password rotation and agreed failure scenarios.
Plan rollout and operational handover
Findings, remaining decisions and further account groups are prioritized. Documentation and knowledge transfer prepare the teams responsible for support.
What you receive
- A prioritized overview of privileged access and required product features.
- A documented pilot with integration and operational results.
- An agreed rollout with roles, emergency procedures and maintenance tasks.
Three ways to get started
PAM requirements and architecture assessment
For clarity before product selection: accounts, access paths, target systems and a prioritized starting scope.
Discuss your project: PAM requirements and architecture assessmentDelinea pilot
For practical evidence: selected capabilities, suitable integrations and documented tests.
Discuss your project: Delinea pilotPhased PAM rollout
For operational use: further account groups, agreed procedures, training and maintenance planning.
Discuss your project: Phased PAM rolloutQuestions before you decide
What is the difference between PAM and a password manager?
A personal password manager helps store credentials. Enterprise PAM organizes privileged access through roles, technical integrations, approvals and audit evidence. The capabilities needed depend on your administrative workflows.
What does Delinea Secret Server do?
Secret Server manages privileged credentials in a central vault and offers features such as account discovery, password rotation, and controlled access. The appropriate deployment, license, and integration are checked for your target systems.
What is Privilege Manager used for?
Privilege Manager supports endpoint privilege management and application control. Required elevated permissions can therefore be assigned more selectively. Policies, supported systems and necessary exceptions are tested against your users' actual tasks.
Can existing identities and processes continue to be used?
We check existing identity providers, authentication, tickets and monitoring for suitable connections. The technical integration depends on the interfaces and the selected product scope. Responsibilities and approvals remain expressly agreed.
How do we prevent disruptions caused by password changes?
Service accounts may be used by services, scheduled tasks and applications. These dependencies must be understood before automatic rotation is enabled. We begin with a limited set of accounts and test password changes, error handling and recovery.
What happens if the PAM system is unreachable?
Emergency access and recovery form part of the operating model. Approved procedures, responsible people and subsequent audit evidence must be defined. The behavior depends on the architecture and product scope and is tested with your team.
Are session features and all integrations automatically included?
No. Capabilities and deployment options vary by product and license. The required scope is checked against your needs and specified in the proposal. General vendor information does not replace a review of the selected edition.
How should a useful PAM pilot be scoped?
A few representative systems and accounts with identified owners provide a suitable starting point. The pilot should test daily administration, approvals, account maintenance and important exceptions. Its findings inform the next rollout stage.
Can we improve an existing Secret Server environment?
Yes. We start by reviewing configuration, account onboarding, roles and integrations. This provides a basis for improvements and an agreed implementation scope. Changes are planned and tested with the responsible operations teams.
How do we include external service providers in privileged access?
We first define the people, target systems, necessary tasks and approvals. We assess suitable access capabilities, such as Privileged Remote Access, together with evidence requirements and the removal of permissions when the engagement ends.
Where does administrative access need stronger control?
Tell us the initial target systems, account groups and existing tools. We propose a suitable PAM assessment or Delinea pilot with clear deliverables.
Discuss your project