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Privilege Escalation in Windows : Privileged Access Management
The document discusses privileged access management and the risk of privilege escalation in Windows systems, including unauthorized access and its potential consequences such as data breaches and installation of malicious software. It outlines various attack methods, including misuse of administrative tools, exploitation of improper rights settings, and social engineering tactics. Proactive security measures such as regular updates, least privilege access, and cloud-based access control are recommended to mitigate these risks.
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- 1. Privileged Access Management: PrivilegeEscalation in Windows Unauthorized access beyond normal permissions in Windows systems https://bertblevins.com Bert Blevins
- 2. Definition 1 Unauthorized Access Usersor software obtain elevated system privileges 2 Exploit Process Misconfigurations, flaws, or vulnerabilities are leveraged 3 Increased Capabilities Attackers gain more control over system resources https://bertblevins.com Bert Blevins
- 3. Consequences Malicious Code Ability torun harmful programs Unauthorized Software Installation of unapproved applications System Changes Alteration of critical configurations Data Breach Retrieval of sensitive information https://bertblevins.com Bert Blevins
- 4. Attack Methods 1 AdministrativeTools Misuse of built-in Windows utilities 2 Rights Settings Exploitation of poorly configured access controls 3 Software Vulnerabilities Targeting known flaws in applications 4 Social Engineering Tricking users into running malicious scripts https://bertblevins.com Bert Blevins
- 5. Vulnerable Components Windows OS Coresystem vulnerabilities Third-Party Apps Flaws in installed software User Accounts Misconfigured permissions and access rights https://bertblevins.com Bert Blevins
- 6. Proactive Security Measures RegularUpdates Patch OS and applications frequently Least Privilege Limit user and app access rights Monitoring Audit privileged accounts and system activities Security Hygiene Implement best practices consistently https://bertblevins.com Bert Blevins
- 7. Cloud-Based Access Control Encryption Securedata transmission between devices and cloud Audits Regular compliance checks and security assessments Backup Reliable disaster recovery plans for continuity https://bertblevins.com Bert Blevins