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Platform

Netwrix Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Protect endpoints by enforcing least privilege

Protect endpoints and maintain productivity with just-in-time admin access. Netwrix Privilege Secure enforces least privilege by granting temporary, audited access only when needed to reduce risk.

Why Netwrix for least privilege enforcement?

Netwrix Endpoint Privilege Manager solves this by enforcing least privilege through granular elevation at the application or command level. This ensures users complete necessary tasks without exposing endpoints to unnecessary risk.

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Eliminate blanket admin rights

Remove full local admin privileges and replace them with controlled, task-specific access.

Reduce malware and ransomware risks

Least privilege prevents malicious software from installing or spreading by restricting unnecessary rights.

Maintain user productivity

Granular elevation enables users to run approved applications and commands securely without IT intervention.

Strengthen compliance

Demonstrate enforcement of least privilege policies for frameworks like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and NIST.

Features that protect endpoints with least privilege

Application level privilege elevation

Example:

Employee installs unauthorized software

During a security assessment, the IT team uses Netwrix Privilege Secure to scan Active Directory and cloud systems. The scan uncovers multiple dormant local admin accounts and an orphaned domain admin account that had not been used in over six months.

Privilege escalation blocked

With Netwrix Endpoint Privilege Manager in place, the malware cannot execute administrative actions. It fails to install system services or modify security settings, stopping the attack before it spreads.

Approved application elevated securely

Later, the same employee needs to update a legitimate business application. Netwrix Endpoint Privilege Manager automatically elevates privileges for that approved program only, allowing the task to complete without IT intervention.

Activity logged for visibility

All privilege elevation events are recorded in detailed logs, showing which application ran with elevated rights, by whom, and when.

Endpoint stays secure and compliant

Endpoints across the organization operate without standing admin rights. Security teams reduce ransomware risk while meeting compliance requirements for frameworks like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and NIST.

Result

With Netwrix Endpoint Privilege Manager, organizations eliminate full local admin rights without impacting productivity. Users perform their work securely with task-specific privilege elevation, and IT teams maintain control, visibility, and compliance across all endpoints.

Netwrix Privileged Access Management (PAM)

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"...It has been a cornerstone in our security policies. We removed all local admin permissions and still allow programs that require elevation to run seamlessly.”

Anonymous, Verified IT Admin

Mid-Market, Tech Industry (G2)

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