Privileged Session Monitoring and Recording (PSM)

The Problem

Privileged actions often happen with limited accountability. 

Direct RDP/SSH connections and shared credentials reduce visibility into what was done, by whom, and when. 

This slows investigation, increases insider and third-party risk, and leaves audit narratives incomplete.

Diagram showing privileged access occurring without session visibility compared to monitored and recorded sessions launched via Delinea Secret Server.

 

How we solve it: Enable session monitoring, recording, and real-time control for privileged sessions launched via Secret Server.

We route privileged access through controlled session launch paths and implement oversight so privileged activity becomes traceable and auditable.

  • Session brokering
    Standardise access paths by launching privileged sessions through Secret Server.
  • Monitoring and recording
    Capture session activity and metadata to support accountability and forensics.
  • Real-time controls
    Apply policy and control options for high-risk activity, including termination where appropriate.
  • Evidence governance
    Define retention, access controls for recordings, and reporting aligned to audit and incident response.

Flow showing privileged session request and launch, monitoring and recording, review processes, and evidence reporting.

 

Expected outcome

  • Auditable privileged activity with clear accountability
  • Faster investigation through session replay and searchable context
  • Reduced insider and third-party risk by controlling and evidencing privileged access
  • Stronger operational discipline by removing unmanaged session paths

KPI snapshot for privileged session monitoring, including recording coverage, investigation time reduction, and detection of policy violations.

 

Quick Answers

What is PSM?
Oversight of privileged sessions through monitoring, recording, and controlled access paths.

Why is PSM needed if credentials are vaulted?
Vaulting controls secrets; PSM evidences the actions performed using privileged access.

Who should access recordings?
Authorised roles only, under defined governance and retention rules.