Restricting administrative privileges is a core control within the Essential Eight because privilege escalation is a common step in many attacks. Once attackers gain access to a single system, elevated privileges allow them to move laterally, access sensitive data and disable security controls. This article explores how controlling administrative access reduces the impact of compromise.
Read MoreWithin the Essential Eight, patching applications and operating systems plays a key role in reducing exposure to known vulnerabilities. In practice, organisations must balance vulnerability remediation with operational stability. This article examines the real challenges of patch management, including vulnerability overload, automation risk and the role of compensating controls.
Read MoreApplication control is widely regarded as the most powerful control in the Essential Eight, but many organisations hesitate to implement it. Concerns about disruption are understandable, yet modern approaches make it far more manageable than assumed. Preventing unapproved code from executing significantly reduces breach likelihood.
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