Workstations have become the new edge of enterprise security as attackers exploit them to launch ransomware and steal data, costing an average of $4.62 million per breach. Protection begins with removing local admin rights and enforcing least privilege to block privilege abuse. Application control policies, credential caching protection, and admin password rotation strengthen defenses. Advanced endpoint privilege managers add deception tactics like honeypot accounts and continuous monitoring to detect attackers early. By applying these seven best practices, organizations can reduce risk, improve compliance, and defend against sophisticated workstation-centric threats.

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