| name | implementing-pam-for-database-access |
| description | Deploy privileged access management for database systems including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, covering session proxy configuration, credential vaulting, query auditing, dynamic credential generation, and least-privilege database roles. Use when securing DBA access, implementing database PAM controls, or auditing privileged database sessions. |
| domain | cybersecurity |
| subdomain | identity-access-management |
| tags | ["iam","identity","access-control","privileged-access","pam","database","dba"] |
| version | 1.0 |
| author | mahipal |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| nist_csf | ["PR.AA-01","PR.AA-02","PR.AA-05","PR.AA-06"] |
| mitre_attack | ["T1078","T1110","T1556","T1098","T1003"] |
| mitre_f3 | {"version":"1.1","tactics":["initial-access","positioning","resource-development"],"techniques":[{"id":"T1586","name":"Compromise Accounts","tactic":"resource-development","source":"attack"},{"id":"T1110","name":"Brute Force","tactic":"initial-access","source":"attack"},{"id":"F1033","name":"Insider Access Abuse","tactic":"initial-access","source":"f3"},{"id":"F1005.004","name":"Account Manipulation: Change Account Details","tactic":"positioning","source":"f3"},{"id":"F1006.002","name":"Account Takeover: Exposed Login Credential","tactic":"initial-access","source":"f3"}]} |
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.
When to Use
- When deploying or configuring implementing pam for database access capabilities in your environment
- When establishing security controls aligned to compliance requirements
- When building or improving security architecture for this domain
- When conducting security assessments that require this implementation
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with identity access management concepts and tools
- Access to a test or lab environment for safe execution
- Python 3.8+ with required dependencies installed
- Appropriate authorization for any testing activities
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
