The IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2024 reports a 71% year-over-year increase in attacks using valid credentials, with abusing valid accounts becoming the most common entry point for cybercriminals into victim environments. Privileged access management (PAM) software addresses this risk by restricting access to critical systems and sensitive data, monitoring and logging all privileged activities, and enabling organizations to detect and respond swiftly to unauthorized actions or suspicious behavior. PAM software provides robust features such as access control, privilege sessions monitoring, password management, auditing, and reporting, as well as integration capabilities with existing security tools and IT infrastructure. The best PAM solution for an organization depends on its specific needs, but Veza is a more intelligent access tool that goes beyond traditional PAM solutions, providing a comprehensive view of access across the entire organization, automating time-consuming compliance activities, and ensuring security policies are enforced. The cost of PAM software varies depending on the vendor and the organization's IT environment, security goals, and internal resources. Organizations must choose a PAM solution that meets their needs, integrates quickly with their cloud architecture, provides granular resource access control, and connects to any enterprise system.