Privileged Remote Access (PRA) is a cybersecurity solution designed to provide secure, monitored, and controlled access for users—especially administrators, vendors, and contractors—who need remote access to critical systems without exposing your internal network to unnecessary risk. Unlike traditional VPNs or remote desktop tools, PRA solutions enforce granular, just-in-time access policies, strong authentication, session recording, and eliminate the need to share credentials. They are particularly essential in today’s hybrid and cloud-first environments where external access to internal assets is common.
PRA solutions significantly reduce the attack surface by restricting access to only what is needed, for only as long as needed, and by logging every session for audit and compliance purposes. They help businesses maintain full visibility into who accessed what, when, and how—thus preventing credential theft, unauthorized access, or lateral movement by malicious actors. By integrating with identity providers, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM) systems, PRA tools provide a layered defense that enhances your organization’s cybersecurity posture while ensuring compliance with frameworks such as NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
