Which PAS component is used to enable users to gain access to privileged accounts?

The component that enables users to gain access to privileged accounts is the Password Vault Web Access (PVWA). This web-based interface serves as the primary access point for end-users and administrators to interact with the privileged accounts stored in the Password Vault. Through PVWA, users can request access to various accounts, check out passwords, and perform tasks relevant to managing those accounts.

Users benefit from the interface’s ability to securely manage their interactions with privileged credentials while ensuring that all actions performed are logged and auditable. PVWA acts as a user-centric portal, making it an essential part of the process for securely accessing and managing these sensitive accounts.

In contrast, while the Enterprise Password Vault (EPV) stores the actual credentials securely, it does not provide the direct interface for users to access those credentials. The Central Policy Manager (CPM) focuses primarily on managing password policies and automating password changes, without directly interacting with user requests. Privileged Session Management (PSM) is responsible for monitoring and controlling sessions that involve privileged accounts, but it does not serve as the initial access point for users seeking those accounts.