The Advanced Session Recording Agent in Delinea PAM is a component that enables detailed session recording for users accessing privileged systems. It provides real-time visibility into actions performed during privileged sessions, such as keystrokes, screen activity, and command executions. This helps organizations ensure that user activity is compliant with security policies, and can be reviewed for auditing or forensic purposes.
Key Features of Advanced Session Recording Agent:
1. Detailed Recording: Captures everything from screen activity to keystrokes and commands used during a session.
2. Real-Time Monitoring: Administrators can view privileged sessions live, allowing them to respond immediately to suspicious actions.
3. Session Playback: Recorded sessions can be replayed for audits, security reviews, or investigations.
4. Audit Trail: Each session has a full audit trail for compliance with regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, or SOX.
5. Integration with SIEM: It integrates with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to provide real-time alerts and analysis.
Steps to Implement Advanced Session Recording Agent in Delinea PAM
Step 1: Prepare the Environment
• Ensure that Delinea Secret Server or other PAM components are configured properly.
• Verify that you have the necessary permissions to enable session recording within the system.
• Identify the servers and endpoints where privileged sessions need to be recorded.
Step 2: Install the Advanced Session Recording Agent
• Download the Advanced Session Recording Agent from Delinea’s repository or your organization’s software portal.
• Install the agent on the target systems or servers where session activity will be monitored.
• The target systems are typically those accessed by privileged users, such as Linux, Windows servers, or databases.
Step 3: Configure Agent Settings
• After installation, configure the agent settings. This includes specifying which types of sessions to record (e.g., RDP, SSH).
• Set the desired level of detail for the recordings (e.g., screen activity, keystrokes, or specific commands).
• Define session recording policies based on user roles or access levels. For example, you might want to record sessions for certain high-privileged users or specific types of sensitive systems.
Step 4: Enable Real-Time Monitoring
• Enable real-time session monitoring within the Delinea PAM console.
• Administrators can choose to actively monitor sessions as they happen, allowing for intervention if suspicious or malicious behavior is detected.
• Configure alerts to notify administrators when certain actions are performed during a session (e.g., use of elevated commands).
Step 5: Configure Storage and Retention Policies
• Set up storage locations for the recorded sessions. This can be a centralized storage system or a cloud-based solution depending on your infrastructure.
• Configure retention policies to specify how long session recordings are kept. This is important for managing storage and complying with audit and compliance requirements.
Step 6: Integrate with SIEM or Alerting Systems
• If required, integrate the session recordings with your organization’s SIEM or alerting system.
• This allows for real-time alerts and automated responses when certain behaviors or commands are detected within the session.
• You can also use SIEM tools for correlation of privileged user activity across multiple systems.
Step 7: Test the Implementation
• Run test sessions with privileged accounts to ensure that the agent is capturing the necessary details.
• Check the session recording quality and confirm that all required data (e.g., keystrokes, commands) is being logged.
• Validate that sessions can be monitored in real-time and that alerts are triggered as expected.
Step 8: Review and Audit Recorded Sessions
• Once session recording is enabled, use the Delinea PAM dashboard to review recorded sessions.
• Ensure that you can search and replay sessions easily for audits or investigations.
• Set up periodic reviews of session logs to ensure ongoing compliance with security policies.
Step 9: Maintain and Update the Agent
• Regularly update the Advanced Session Recording Agent to ensure that it has the latest security patches and functionality improvements.
• Periodically review and adjust session recording policies as needed, especially if there are changes in compliance requirements or organizational security policies.
Benefits of Implementing Advanced Session Recording Agent:
1. Enhanced Security: Continuous monitoring of privileged sessions helps detect and prevent malicious activities.
2. Compliance: Recorded sessions provide evidence of user behavior and access to sensitive systems, ensuring compliance with security regulations.
3. Audit Capabilities: Detailed logs and session replays enable thorough audits, which can be used for internal reviews or external regulatory investigations.
4. Incident Response: Real-time monitoring allows security teams to respond to suspicious activity during active sessions, minimizing potential damage.
By implementing the Advanced Session Recording Agent in Delinea, organizations can strengthen their security posture and improve compliance by keeping track of privileged user activity in a controlled and auditable manner.
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