Endpoint Privilege Manager (EPM)
Local administrator privileges on endpoints present a major security risk. Attackers can escalate privileges or use exploited endpoints as launchpads for lateral movement.
Excessive Rights:
Many organizations grant local admin to users for convenience, increasing risk.
Malware Propagation:
With admin rights, malicious code can embed deeply in the system.
User Friction:
Removing all admin rights can hamper productivity unless done carefully.
Relevant CyberArk Solutions
CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager: Eliminates unnecessary local admin rights while enabling just-in-time or just-enough privileges for legitimate tasks.
Application Control: Whitelisting/graylisting software to prevent unauthorized executables from running.
Granular Policy: Precisely define privileges per application or user action.
Detailed Use Case
A global manufacturing firm grants admin rights to engineering staff so they can install specialized design software. However, malware infections surge when employees install unverified tools.
Least Privilege Strategy
Deploy Endpoint Privilege Manager across all engineering PCs, removing blanket admin rights.
Policy Configuration
Approved software is auto-elevated; everything else prompts a request or is blocked.
User Education
Training ensures employees understand the new process to request elevated privileges for needed tasks.
Automated Reporting
EPM logs software usage and privilege requests, giving security teams insights into endpoint risk.
Why Choose Dhanyaayai
Key Benefits
Dramatically Reduced Attack Surface
Less chance of privilege escalation or unauthorized installs.
Better Endpoint Compliance
Automated logging covers software usage, supporting audits.
Minimal User Disruption
Granular policy rules keep important applications whitelisted.
Lower Support Costs
Automated rights elevation for known software cuts IT helpdesk tickets.
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