# Deploying PAM to meet Japan's FISC Security Guidelines

Download our detailed white paper to see how PAM360 helps financial institutions meet the access and logging expectations of the FISC Security Guidelines, including the privileged access requirements introduced in the 13th Edition.

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## The FISC Security Guidelines and their significance

The FISC Security Guidelines are Japan's most authoritative framework for secure financial IT operations, published by the Center for Financial Industry Information Systems (FISC). Although not legally binding, they are effectively adopted as industry regulation, and Japan's Financial Services Agency and the Bank of Japan reference them during supervisory assessments and audits.

The Guidelines set best practices across governance, architecture, and operational security for banks, securities and insurance firms, payment and clearing networks, and the FinTech and cloud vendors that serve them. The 13th Edition names privileged access directly, calling for monitoring of privileged ID usage, life cycle management of privileged accounts, and governance of third-party and supply chain access. Because privileged accounts control the financial systems and infrastructure the Guidelines are written to protect, privileged access management (PAM) is central to meeting them in practice.

### This white paper will help you:

- Understand why PAM is important under the FISC Security Guidelines and how it helps secure critical financial systems.
- Discover how PAM360 enables your organization to deploy effective PAM controls that address the FISC requirements, including the 13th Edition's privileged access mandates.
- Gain actionable insights about how PAM360 strengthens your security posture and helps you align with the FISC Security Guidelines.

## Additional resources

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### PAM Maturity Model eBook

Explore the stages of PAM maturity and how your organization can progress to the highest level of privileged access security.

[Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/privileged-access-management/pam-maturity-model.html)

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### PAM Buyer’s Guide eBook

Get expert advice on selecting the right PAM solution for your organization, with key considerations and feature comparisons.

[Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/privileged-access-management/buyers-guide-for-pam-software.html)

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### Cost of a PAM implementation

A true cost assessment of PAM implementation must factor in hidden expenses, from infrastructure and maintenance to integration and ongoing management.

[Learn more](https://www.manageengine.com/privileged-access-management/pam-implementation-cost.html)