Njones17 Implementing PAM for Database Access
Overview
Deploy privileged access management for database systems including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL. Covers session proxy configuration, credential vaulting, query auditing, dynamic credential generation, and least-privilege database roles.
Objectives
- Implement comprehensive implementing pam for database access capability
- Establish automated discovery and monitoring processes
- Integrate with enterprise IAM and security tools
- Generate compliance-ready documentation and reports
- Align with NIST 800-53 access control requirements
Security Controls
| Control | NIST 800-53 | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Account Management | AC-2 | Lifecycle management |
| Access Enforcement | AC-3 | Policy-based access control |
| Least Privilege | AC-6 | Minimum necessary permissions |
| Audit Logging | AU-3 | Authentication and access events |
| Identification | IA-2 | User and service identification |
Verification
- Implementation tested in non-production environment
- Security policies configured and enforced
- Audit logging enabled and forwarding to SIEM
- Documentation and runbooks complete
- Compliance evidence generated