Enhanced System Access Management (eSAM)
The Enhanced System Access Management (eSAM) aka Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution is comprised of a suite of cybersecurity strategies and technologies used to exert control over the privileged access and permissions for users, accounts, processes, and systems across the IT environment at UBC.
Why we need it
Privileged accounts, and the access they provide, represent the largest security vulnerability at UBC.
| Privileged Access is everywhere |
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| Privileged Accounts are powerful |
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| Privilege is anonymous, unmonitored and unreported |
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| Privileged accounts are challenging to manage |
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By dialling in the appropriate level of privileged access controls, eSAM will help UBC condense its attack surface and mitigate the damage arising from external attacks as well as from insider malfeasance and human error.
How to onboard to eSAM
- Contact the Identity & Access Management (IAM) team to set up an initial discussion and demonstration.
- Review prerequisite documentation to understand the steps you and/or your team members may need to take before using the tool.
- Gather the information required as stated in the prerequisite documentation and fill out the eSAM intake form with support from IAM.
- Access to the Privileged community can be requested using this application form. All applicants must have an established IT, security, privacy, or risk management relationship within UBC. Applicants are reviewed and approved by the CISO with the advice of the UBC Cybersecurity leadership team.
- Once the IAM team has received your completed information, they will begin building out the platform for your team.
- Upon completion of platform creation, IAM will provide you with a client integration guide that details step-by-step instructions for how to begin your integrations.
- IAM will contact you to provide support and self-integration instructions.