Securing Azure with PIM: A Just-in-Time Access Study

Misconfigured privileges in Azure environments present serious risks to organizations, including privilege escalation, data breaches, and financial losses, especially as cloud adoption increases.

This study assesses Azure Privileged Identity Management (PIM) and its Just-in-Time access model within a controlled Azure environment, simulating enterprise scenarios across Azure Subscription Roles. Findings show that PIM's time-bound privileges significantly reduce the attack surface by limiting unauthorized access outside approved periods. These insights provide organizations with actionable strategies to strengthen cloud security amid evolving cyber threats.