The WHY behind this solution

Admin privileges are a prime target for cybercriminals and one of the most common entry points in cyberattacks. Dormant accounts, misconfigurations, and excessive permissions open the door to breaches, especially in complex or fast-moving environments.

Once inside a system with local admin rights, attackers can impersonate users, exploit native tools, and move laterally across the network, often undetected.

Managing these privileges across global teams is time-consuming and error prone. That's why ThreatLocker built Elevation Control, a more secure way to grant administrative access without giving up control.

What is ThreatLocker Elevation Control

ThreatLocker Elevation Control minimizes the risks of local admin privilege abuse by assigning administrative rights at the application level-not the user level. This allows users to run approved applications with elevated privileges, without ever needing full local admin access.

How it works:

Now users can run those apps with elevated access without needing full admin privileges. When users need to run a new app, not on the list, they can do so with a one-click request. Plus, with Elevation Control, you automatically remove unused or unapproved admin accounts. You can also harden these elevated applications with Ringfencing, which will prevent application hopping and further reduce your attack surface. Another key advantage: admins no longer need to enter their credentials on standard endpoints. Instead, they can request elevation for specific applications. No password typed, no risks of admin credentials exposure and theft.