Executive Summary ‍

Automation in Privileged Access Management (PAM) delivers immediate wins and sets the stage for long-term improvements in efficiency, audit readiness, and risk reduction. By starting with high-frequency, high-impact workflows—such as discovery, onboarding, credential rotation, and session controls—organizations can quickly realize value and then scale into advanced strategies like Just-In-Time (JIT) access and Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP).

Why PAM Automation Matters Now

Privileged access is one of the most targeted attack vectors in cybersecurity. Yet, many organizations still rely on manual, error-prone workflows that slow adoption and increase audit complexity. The first webinar in our “Transforming Identity Security Through Intelligent Automation” series demonstrates how to sequence automation, beginning with the most frequent tasks, to capture early wins and build a foundation for strategic gains in operations, risk management, and compliance.

What to Automate First: The Quick Wins

• Discovery & Onboarding of Privileged Accounts: Automatically identify and onboard privileged accounts across Windows, Linux, and databases. Modern discovery tools, including regex pattern matching and advanced database scanning, help uncover unmanaged accounts and feed them directly into your PAM platform.

• Credential Rotation & Policy Enforcement: Automate password rotation and enforce policies for service and admin accounts. This reduces password reuse, supports least-privilege principles, and provides audit-ready evidence with SIEM integration.

• Session Isolation & Recording: Implement session isolation and recording to prevent lateral movement and generate defensible audit trails, without disrupting operator workflows.

Scale the Wins: Strategic Gains

Use prescriptive frameworks to prioritize high-impact workflows, track progress, and balance quick wins with executive objectives. Advanced automation strategies like JIT elevation and ZSP further reduce your attack surface while maintaining agility for critical situations (“critsit” scenarios).

“Approach automation with a developer’s mindset—lower‑env testing, stakeholder alignment, and clear ownership—so the solution survives beyond one engineer.” — Patrick McGeehan, Chief Delivery Officer, MajorKey Technologies

Rethinking Advisory: From Reports to Real Outcomes

Traditional advisory often meant lengthy assessments and static recommendations. Today, organizations need advisory that is embedded, actionable, and outcome-driven, not just a report, but a partnership that accelerates change and delivers measurable results.

MajorKey’s approach reflects this shift:

• Advisory Services: Go beyond assessment. We co-design your PAM roadmap, embed automation into your workflows, and align every step to business outcomes and operational realities.

• Deployment & Integration: Rapidly implement and integrate PAM solutions, onboard applications, and connect with SIEM and other enterprise tools, ensuring recommendations become reality.

• Managed Operations: Provide ongoing monitoring, request fulfillment, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement to keep your PAM program resilient and audit-ready.

Our practice areas map directly to your automation journey: discovery & onboarding, credential management, session launching & recording, threat detection, and audit/reporting—with maturity models to guide sequencing.

Why MajorKey + CyberArk

MajorKey is a CyberArk Advanced Partner, recognized for having the most certified CyberArk Guardians globally and a proven track record of delivering PAM programs at scale. Our deep expertise and partnership ensure you get best-in-class technology, seamless integration, and measurable outcomes.

Ready to Transform Your PAM Program?

Don’t let manual processes hold back your security posture or compliance readiness.
Take the next step:

• Explore MajorKey’s PAM Services

• Learn about our CyberArk partnership

• Download the Modernize Your PAM Program eBook

• Watch the on-demand webinar

• Book a 30-minute strategy session

Automate your PAM program with confidence. Partner with MajorKey and CyberArk to secure your most critical assets and drive operational excellence.

Ready for advisory that delivers real change—not just a report? Let’s build your next win together.

Frequently Asked Questions

1: Why is automating Privileged Access Management (PAM) important now?‍

Privileged access is a major cybersecurity target. Manual workflows are slow and error-prone, increasing audit complexity and risk. Automation delivers immediate wins in efficiency, audit readiness, and risk reduction.

2: What PAM tasks should be automated first for quick wins?

‍Start with discovery and onboarding of privileged accounts, credential rotation and policy enforcement, and session isolation and recording. These high-frequency tasks deliver fast value and support compliance.

3: How can organizations scale PAM automation for strategic gains?

‍Use frameworks to prioritize workflows and track progress. Advanced strategies like Just-In-Time (JIT) elevation and Zero Standing Privileges (ZSP) further reduce risk while maintaining agility.

4: What makes MajorKey’s advisory approach different?

‍MajorKey goes beyond assessments, embedding automation into workflows and aligning every step to business outcomes. Their services include rapid deployment, integration, and ongoing managed operations.

5: Why partner with MajorKey and CyberArk?

‍MajorKey is a CyberArk Advanced Partner with deep expertise and the most certified CyberArk Guardians globally, ensuring best-in-class technology and measurable outcomes.