Hitachi ID Privileged Access Manager
Privileged access management (PAM) software
Identity management software
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What is Hitachi ID Privileged Access Manager
Hitachi ID Privileged Access Manager is a privileged access management (PAM) product used to control, provision, and audit privileged accounts and sessions across IT infrastructure. It is typically used by security and identity teams to manage administrator access, enforce approvals, and reduce standing privileges. The product emphasizes workflow-driven access requests, credential management, and integration with enterprise directories and target systems. It is often deployed alongside broader identity governance and lifecycle processes.
Workflow-based privileged access
The product supports request/approval workflows for elevated access, which helps organizations implement just-in-time or time-bound privilege elevation. This aligns PAM controls with operational processes such as change windows and ticketing. It can reduce reliance on permanently assigned admin rights by making elevation auditable and policy-driven.
Broad enterprise integration focus
It is designed to integrate with common enterprise identity sources (for example, directory services) and a range of managed endpoints and server platforms. This helps centralize privileged account handling across heterogeneous environments. Integration-centric design can simplify adoption in organizations that already run established IAM processes.
Auditing and accountability controls
The product provides logging and reporting intended to support privileged access audits and investigations. Centralized records of who requested access, who approved it, and what was performed help with compliance evidence. These capabilities are commonly required in regulated environments and internal control programs.
Less emphasis on remote support
Compared with tools that center on remote support workflows, this product is primarily oriented to privileged access governance and credential/session controls. Organizations needing technician-focused remote assistance features may require separate tooling. This can increase operational complexity for IT support teams.
Implementation can be complex
PAM deployments typically require careful integration with directories, target systems, and operational workflows, and this product is no exception. Defining roles, approval chains, and access policies can take significant planning. Organizations with limited IAM maturity may face longer time-to-value.
User experience varies by use case
Workflow-heavy PAM can introduce friction for administrators if request steps and approvals are not tuned to operational realities. If policies are overly strict or poorly mapped to job functions, teams may create workarounds. Ongoing policy maintenance is often needed as systems and responsibilities change.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription (SaaS) | Contact sales (pricing not published) | Annual billing; minimum 3-year commitment; all features included; pricing based on volume discounts; includes hosting, monitoring and prepaid Expert Services per SLA (Standard/Premium). |
| Perpetual (per user) | Contact sales (pricing not published) | One-time license fee based on volume discount for human users. |
| Perpetual (per system/workstation) | Contact sales (pricing not published) | One-time license fee based on number of managed systems (applies to Bravura Privilege). |
| Support tiers (Standard / Premium) | Contact sales (pricing not published) | Different SLAs: uptime, response times, support channels and included services; detailed tiers listed on vendor site. |
Seller details
Hitachi ID Systems, Inc.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1993
Private
https://www.hitachi-id.com/
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