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# Privileged user behavior analytics

**Privileged user behavior analytics** (PUBA) refers to the ability to monitor, categorize, and assess activities performed by users with [elevated access](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/jit-elevation/) rights. This concept helps identify unusual or risky behavior by analyzing actions across various factors, such as group membership, IP range, naming conventions, operating system, domain, application access, and business functions.

In the context of Devolutions products, particularly Devolutions PAM and Devolutions Server, behavior analytics can enhance auditing and [reporting](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/reporting-dashboards/) capabilities by correlating access events and patterns with defined organizational structures, such as Active Directory groups or asset classifications. By monitoring these patterns, organizations can detect anomalies, enforce [least-privilege](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/least-privilege/) policies, and ensure [compliance](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/compliance-reporting/) with internal and external regulations.

This capability supports security by offering deeper insights into how [privileged accounts](https://docs.devolutions.net/pam/concepts/privileged-account/) are used, enabling administrators to take proactive steps to protect critical resources and prevent misuse.

#### Privileged user behavior analytics aliases

* PUBA
* Privileged user analytics
* Behavior-based access monitoring

#### Related topics

* [Logs, reports, and audits](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/concepts/advanced-concepts/logs-reports-audits/)
* [Permissions/RBAC/Roles](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/concepts/advanced-concepts/permissions-rbac-roles/)
* [External PAM integrations](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/concepts/advanced-concepts/external-pam-integrations/)

#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy – Determine how users interact with PAM credentials](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/page/2606486-determine-how-users-interact-with-pam-credentials?curriculum_activity_id=3971928\&path_id=2354099\&sid=305ef32b-b2bb-4e06-b44d-8f2e0ebd0c43\&sid_i=7)


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