How PIM Works in Azure

Managing admin access is no longer just about granting permissions — it’s about controlling risk. That’s where Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM) steps in. It helps you secure, streamline, and monitor privileged access to Azure resources like Azure Virtual Desktop

🔄 What Is PIM?

Privileged Identity Management (PIM) allows you to manage the lifecycle of role assignments, enforce just-in-time (JIT) access, and gain visibility into who has what roles — ensuring compliance and security.

🔑 Key Capabilities of Azure PIM

✅ Manage Access

Users with excessive privileges become easy targets if their accounts are compromised. PIM helps you apply the principle of least privilege by:

• Making roles eligible instead of permanently active.

• Requiring approval or MFA to activate.

• Reviewing and renewing access periodically.

⏱ Activate Just-in-Time

By eliminating standing access and replacing it with time-bound role activation, PIM:

• Reduces the window of risk.

• Limits the impact of potential attacks.

• Prevents lateral movement by threat actors.

👁 Discover and Monitor

Access to sensitive roles can often go unnoticed. PIM helps you:

• See who has access to what.

• Get alerts when new role assignments are made.

• Maintain a full audit trail of activations and changes.

PIM is more than just access control — it’s your front line of defence. Whether you’re managing AVD, subscriptions, or any high-value Azure resource, PIM ensures that only the right people have access, only when necessary.

🔐 Start managing your privileged access with PIM and move closer to a secure, Zero Trust cloud.