Temporary Admin Access | The Assessment Mistake That Becomes a Breach

“Temporary” admin access is one of the biggest risks we see during security assessments.

Admin privileges are the master key. They can install software, change security settings, and access sensitive systems. When admin access is granted for a quick fix and never removed, attackers do not have to break in. They log in especially if the account gets phished, reused, or shared.

In this video
• Why temporary admin access is risky
• How it turns into account takeover and privilege escalation
• Three practical rules to reduce privileged access risk

How to fix it
1 Least privilege give only what is needed
2 Time bound admin elevation expire access automatically
3 Separate admin accounts plus MFA no daily use admin
4 Review who has admin and why on a recurring schedule

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