Local admin rights grant users unrestricted control over their systems, allowing them to install software, modify settings and access sensitive data. While these privileges may seem essential, they remain the most widely exploited attack vector.
Threat actors leverage local admin rights to disable reactive endpoint security tools like endpoint detection and response (EDR), install malware, move laterally and create persistent backdoors, putting the entire organization at risk. Ransomware, credential theft and zero-day exploits often stem from excessive privileges that could have been prevented through proactive endpoint identity security.
This whitepaper highlights:
- Why removing local admin rights is key to reducing the endpoint attack surface and preventing zero-day attacks.
- A strategic approach to enforcing least privilege while maintaining user productivity.
- How CyberArk Endpoint Identity Security (EIS) extends identity security and Zero Trust to endpoints.
Read the whitepaper to learn more.
