The Hidden Cost of Uncontrolled Admin Access, And Why Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) Is the Answer

In cybersecurity, risk isn’t always loud or obvious. Often, it’s quiet and internal, like a team member installing software without approval or operating with full admin privileges on a corporate laptop.

These actions seem minor until they’re the cause of a major breach.

Local administrator rights remain one of the most overlooked yet dangerous vulnerabilities in enterprise environments. The solution isn’t to remove access entirely or hand it out freely, the right answer lies in Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM).

That’s where Admin By Request comes in, a modern, cloud-native EPM solution built specifically to eliminate unnecessary admin rights while keeping users productive and IT in control.

EPM: The Foundation of Secure Endpoint Access

Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) enforces the principle of least privilege on user devices — granting admin rights only when needed, under secure and auditable conditions.

Think of EPM as PAM for user endpoints, providing privilege elevation only when justified, approved, and tracked.

Without EPM, organizations face real-world challenges:

• Users operating with persistent admin rights
• Inconsistent access policies across departments
• Increased exposure to malware and ransomware
• Lack of visibility into elevated activity
• Overburdened IT teams fielding daily access requests

These aren’t theoretical concerns. They’re common operational risks that grow as your organization scales, especially without a structured EPM strategy in place.

Admin By Request: Built From the Ground Up for EPM

Unlike traditional privilege tools designed for servers or domain controllers, Admin By Request is purpose-built to deliver EPM at the endpoint level, where the risks are most frequent and the need for flexibility is greatest.

Here’s how Admin By Request addresses EPM effectively:

Just-in-Time Privilege Elevation

Users can request admin rights only when needed. You control the workflow, from auto-approvals to multi-factor authentication or manual review, and every session is fully logged and auditable.

Self-Service Without Full Admin Access

Users get the autonomy to install tools or troubleshoot, without ever receiving permanent admin privileges. That’s the heart of EPM: enablement without risk.

Cloud-Native Management

Admin By Request works across all your Windows, macOS and Linux endpoints from a single cloud-based portal. No VPNs or on-prem servers. Perfect for hybrid and remote-first environments.

Fine-Grained Application Control

Set whitelists and blacklists to determine what users can (or can’t) run. This minimizes shadow IT and restricts unauthorized software, giving you precise control over endpoint behaviour.

Seamless Integration with Your Stack

Connect to tools like Splunk, ServiceNow, or Microsoft Sentinel. Admin By Request fits into your security ecosystem and enhances visibility across your organization.

Why You Can’t Afford to Skip EPM

The numbers tell a clear story:

• 3 out of 4 ransomware attacks start at the endpoint
• 70% of data breaches involve misuse of privilege
• 91% of organizations admit to lacking control over local admin rights

The consequences of unmanaged privileges are too big to ignore. And yet, many companies still either:

• Give users unrestricted access, risking security
• Or over-restrict, frustrating users and overwhelming IT

Admin By Request provides the balance EPM is meant to achieve — removing standing admin rights without sacrificing user productivity.

Why Admin By Request Is the Right EPM Platform

Plenty of security tools touch endpoint access, but very few are truly designed for EPM. Admin By Request is EPM by design, offering:

• Endpoint-level control and visibility
• Temporary, secure privilege elevation
• A frictionless user experience
• Built-in compliance and scalable integrations

Whether you're looking to tighten access, pass compliance audits, or reduce IT ticket volume, Admin By Request brings EPM to life, fast, flexible, and cloud-first.

Secure Privilege. Enable Productivity. Stay Compliant.

With Admin By Request, you no longer have to choose between control and convenience. Security teams stay in command, users remain empowered, and compliance is built in.

Start your free trial of Admin By Request and take the first step toward a modern, scalable Endpoint Privilege Management strategy.

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