Australia
Singapore
Philippines
IndiaSECURITY | Essential Eight | Restrict Administrative Privileges
SECURITY
Essential Eight
Restrict Administrative Privileges
Restrict Administrative Privileges: Control Access, Minimise Cybersecurity Risks
Protect your organisation with policy-driven control of admin access
How ‘Restrict Administrative Privilege’ Supports the Essential Eight
Restricting administrative privileges is a critical control in the Essential Eight strategy
Stop Attackers from Exploiting Unnecessary Admin Rights
Restrict Administrative Privileges Securely and Without Added Complexity
Administrative privileges are the most powerful rights in your IT environment. They allow users to make major changes to systems, install software, access sensitive data, and override security controls. If attackers gain access to an admin account, they can move through your network undetected, steal data, and cause major business disruption. In fact, many of the most damaging cyber incidents start with stolen or overused admin privileges.
At Exigo Tech, we help organisations align with the Essential Eight by implementing strict administrative privilege controls. Using Microsoft LAPS, Azure Conditional Access, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM), we enforce least privilege, enable just-in-time access, and ensure privileges are monitored and revoked when no longer needed.
Wondering how restricting admin rights strengthens your security roadmap? Start here.
How ‘Restrict Administrative Privilege’ Supports the Essential Eight
Restricting administrative privileges is a critical control in the Essential Eight strategy because it addresses one of the most exploited attack vectors — admin misuse and privilege escalation. By ensuring admin access is temporary, conditional, and auditable, organisations can prevent attackers from moving laterally. This control ensures that only the right people, at the right time, with the right approval, can use privileged accounts. It also ensures all actions are monitored and temporary, which aligns perfectly with a Zero Trust approach to cybersecurity.
Strategic alignment:
-
Prevents privilege escalation attacks by limiting admin access
-
Supports Zero Trust by enforcing “least privilege” access everywhere
-
Helps meet compliance standards such as ACSC, ISO 27001, and ISMS
-
Reduces insider threat exposure by eliminating unnecessary admin rights
-
Protects hybrid and remote environments by applying consistent controls everywhere
Benefits:
-
Automates enforcement to reduce operational complexity
-
Reduces the likelihood of ransomware and large-scale breaches
-
Contains breaches before they escalate into business-wide crises
-
Simplifies compliance with clear privilege policies and audit trails
-
Enhances trust with customers and partners by protecting sensitive data and systems
How We Restrict Administrative Privileges: Microsoft LAPS, Azure Conditional Access & Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
Our privilege restriction solutions use Microsoft Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS), Azure Conditional Access, and PIM to create a strong, automated framework for managing admin rights. All these are a part of Microsoft Entra ID, and together, these tools make sure admin access is temporary, approved, monitored, and revoked when not needed. Depending on your environment, we help you choose the right mix of tools to cover all admin access scenarios.
Why Microsoft LAPS?
- Automatically randomises and rotates local admin passwords across devices
- Eliminates shared or reused admin accounts that attackers target
- Stores admin credentials securely within Microsoft Entra ID
- Centralised, policy-driven password management
- Provides audit logs for tracking and compliance
- Works seamlessly across on-premises and hybrid environments
The business benefits:
- Eliminates local admin account risks
- Blocks ransomware spread across systems
- Saves IT time with automated password resets and distribution
- Meets ACSC and ISO compliance requirements
- Improves security without reducing flexibility for support teams
- Cuts breach recovery and remediation costs
Why Azure Conditional Access?
- Applies real-time policies before privileged access is granted
- Blocks high-risk sign-ins from unknown devices or locations
- Enforces MFA every time elevated privileges are requested
- Continuously evaluates risk signals to grant or deny access
- Integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments
The business benefits:
- Prevents misuse of stolen credentials by enforcing access conditions
- Protects hybrid and remote workforces with consistent rules
- Reduces the risk of credential theft and misuse
- Improves visibility into privilege requests and usage
- Strengthens operational control without slowing down business
Why Privileged Identity Management (PIM)?
- Provides just-in-time (JIT) admin access
- Requires approval workflows before granting elevated access
- Monitors, records, and reports every privileged action taken
- Sends alerts for risky or unusual admin behaviour
- Allows temporary escalation only, with automatic expiry of admin rights
The business benefits:
- Minimises risk by ensuring admin privileges are never permanent
- Reduces the impact of compromised credentials
- Supports compliance with detailed privilege reporting and monitoring
- Reduces operational costs with automated role assignment and expiry
- Enables operational efficiency while maintaining security
Achieve Maturity Level 3 in Restrict Administrative Privileges with Exigo Tech
The Essential Eight Maturity Model defines privilege restriction maturity as a measure of how effectively admin rights are managed and enforced:
Level 0
No restrictions on admin accounts; high exposure to attacks
Level 1
Some controls, but manual and inconsistent
Level 2
Admin privileges restricted to key staff and systems
Level 3
Privileged access is temporary, approved, monitored, and enforced through automation
We help your organisation get to and maintain Level 3 by combining Microsoft LAPS, Azure Conditional Access, and PIM. This ensures admin privileges are controlled, tracked, and compliant, making it much harder for attackers to succeed.
What Sets Exigo Tech Apart
We are already operating at Maturity Level 3 across all Essential Eight strategies
Proven expertise in Microsoft LAPS, Azure Conditional Access, and PIM deployments
End-to-end service from assessment through design, implementation, and optimisation
Aligned with both Essential Eight and Zero Trust frameworks
Strategic focus on reducing business risk, protecting critical assets, and ensuring compliance
Customised approach that balances security with operational efficiency for executives and leadership
Don’t Let Admin Privileges Cost You Money
Get expert-led privilege management solutions based on your compliance, security, and operational goals
TALK TO OUR EXPERTS
Partner Ecosystem
“Our association with Exigo Tech enabled us to automate our manual HR processes to improve our productivity and efficiency levels. The Exigo Tech team listened to our needs carefully and followed a step-by-step approach to implementation.”
“Exigo Tech was instrumental in designing and implementing our WAN infrastructure. They catered to our requirements after understanding our specific needs.”
“Exigo Tech created a highly complicated logistics platform for us, that enabled us to manage the entire logistics process properly. We have benefitted from their flawless and detail-oriented approach.”
“Rhino Rack has gained a trusted advisor in Exigo Tech to advise and assist with all of our business requirements. We are looking forward to continuing our relationship with Exigo Tech.”
“Cenversa has been working with Exigo Tech to move the file server and intranet to the cloud. They came up with a secure and scalable customer and supplier centric architecture in a structured format.”
“Exigo Tech is highly recommended from the Polyseal Group for all your IT requirements. They listened to our requirements carefully and delivered solutions to increase our productivity and end user experience.”
“We liked Exigo Tech’s clear understanding of what needs to be achieved and knowing ways to improve the user experience in building custom applications for us.”
LATEST THINKING
Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm (AEST)
Monday to Friday | 9am to 5pm (AEST)
