Gartner’s annual report evaluates vendors in the privileged access management market based on two core criteria: Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. It also outlines how Gartner defines the PAM market in 2026, the criteria used to include and assess vendors, and individual vendor profiles with strengths and cautions.
The report can provide useful context for organizations building a PAM shortlist or preparing for a proof of concept.
Netwrix Privilege Secure
Netwrix Privilege Secure is built around the principle of Zero Standing Privilege. Privileged access is created only for the duration of an approved task, monitored while in use, and removed when the task is complete.
This approach reduces reliance on persistent privileged accounts and eliminates leftover credentials that could otherwise become a target for attackers.
The platform supports servers, endpoints, directories, cloud environments, network devices, and databases.
Key capabilities include:
- Zero Standing Privilege. Privileged accounts are created for approved tasks and removed when access is no longer required.
- Bring Your Own Vault. Organizations can keep their existing credential vault while adding just-in-time access controls without replacing the current PAM infrastructure.
- Privileged session control. Sessions can be linked to ServiceNow incident and change tickets, protected with MFA, recorded, and locked or terminated in real time.
- Secure Remote Access. Third-party users can receive controlled browser-based access without requiring a VPN.
- Agentless discovery. The solution identifies privileged accounts across servers, endpoints, network devices, and databases.
About the Gartner Magic Quadrant
The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management is an annual evaluation of vendors in the PAM market. The report covers market scope, evaluation criteria, and vendor positioning based on Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.of Vision.
