Tag: Privileged access management

The privileged accounts in your IT environment require special attention because they have elevated access to vital systems and sensitive data. The organization can suffer severe damage if they are misused by their owners or compromised in attacks. In addition, many compliance standards require...

Effective user management allows people to access resources while protecting the security and integrity of data and IT infrastructure. With the rise of remote work and cloud-based applications and infrastructure, user management is a foundational security measure.  User management also...

Local administrator rights provide users with unrestricted access to their machines, enabling them to install applications, modify system settings and perform other administrative tasks. While this level of freedom can enhance productivity and flexibility, it also poses significant threats to...

Not long ago, remote access was reserved for a select few, such as traveling salespeople and senior executives. Today, it has become ubiquitous. Indeed, users across many roles and functions in the modern office now routinely connect to the corporate network from off-site locations and work with...

Secure access management is more than just strong password policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA) – it includes a variety of processes and tools that create an integrated and comprehensive approach to safeguarding digital assets. To manage access effectively, organizations must implement...

Zero Trust and the Principle of Least Privilege are security models designed to improve security posture by restricting unnecessary access to systems and data. Both models are a reliable way to limit access to resources and tighten your security measures. The Difference Between Zero Trust and...

Accounts with administrative and elevated privileges are necessary for both business and IT functions, but they represent a significant risk to your organization. In the hands of a careless or malcontent insider or an adversary, privileged credentials open the door to data breaches, infrastructure...

IT pros need local admin rights on corporate devices to install software, modify configuration settings, perform troubleshooting and so on. But all too often, business users are also routinely granted local admin rights on their computers. While giving users these rights can be convenient, it...

Traditional IT security models focused on one thing: keeping the bad guys out the network. Anyone inside the network was physically in the corporate office and logged on to a machine set up and managed by the IT team, so they were trusted implicitly. Handpicked related content: [Free...

If an adversary manages to gain control of a privileged account in your network, you may face serious consequences, including costly data loss, prolonged downtime, customer churn, and legal and compliance penalties. This blog explains how to build an effective incident response plan that can...