Local admin rights give users unrestricted control over systems, making them one of the biggest security risks in healthcare and other industries. Attackers exploit these rights to disable defenses, steal credentials, spread ransomware, and exfiltrate sensitive data. CyberArk stresses that no user should have local admin rights, including IT staff, as least privilege is essential. CyberArk Endpoint Privilege Manager enables organizations to remove admin rights safely, apply just-in-time privilege elevation, and enforce role-based policies without disrupting productivity. Its QuickStart framework accelerates deployment, reduces attack surface, and strengthens endpoint security across Windows, macOS, Linux, and cloud environments.

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