Endpoint Security and Privilege Management
Laptops, desktops and servers are where your people work, and where most attacks begin. A single compromised account with local administrator rights can give an attacker the freedom to install tools, disable defences and move deeper into your network.
ACEN helps organisations close that gap by applying the principle of least privilege on every endpoint. We remove unnecessary administrator rights, control which applications can run, and protect against ransomware and credential theft. We do this while keeping everyday work simple for your users. The result is a smaller attack surface, fewer helpdesk requests and a clear audit trail, delivered by a team that understands your regulatory context.
Too many users have local administrator rights
Admin rights are often granted "temporarily" and never removed. Every account with standing admin rights is an opportunity for attackers to install malware, change security settings or harvest credentials.
Remove standing admin rights, elevate only what's needed
We remove local administrator rights from users and replace them with policy-based elevation. Users can still run the specific applications and tasks that require elevated privileges, but the account itself no longer holds those rights. If an account is compromised, the attacker gains far less.
Removing admin rights frustrates users and floods the helpdesk
Many organisations have tried removing admin rights before and rolled it back after a wave of complaints and support tickets. Security that blocks work doesn't last.
Seamless elevation that fits how people work
We design policies around real usage. Trusted applications elevate automatically, users can request just-in-time access with a short justification, and approvals can be handled quickly without a ticket queue. Your people keep working; your helpdesk sees fewer requests, not more.
What can you expect?
Access reflects the trust level of both the user and the device, not just a valid username.
Standing admin rights are removed, so a compromised account can do far less damage.
Users get elevated rights only for approved tasks or applications, and every elevation is logged, so you know who did what, when and why.
The same rules for installing software, running scripts and elevated actions apply on every endpoint, and routine requests are handled by policy instead of manually.
The end of permanent admin rights
Permanent admin rights turn every compromised account into a serious risk.
Find out why organisations are moving to Zero Standing Privileges, where nobody holds admin rights by default, elevation is granted only for a specific task, and every action is logged.
How we approach Endpoint Security
- Devices
- Identity
- Privilege
- Roadmap
Phase 1 Assess endpoints and users
We map your devices, user groups and local administrators. We also identify which applications need elevated rights and which access depends on a trusted device.
Phase 2 Define trust and privilege policy
We determine how identity, device posture and role should shape access. That sets clear rules for who can do what, and on which device.
Phase 3 Enforce endpoint controls
We reduce standing admin rights and introduce approved elevation. Where it makes sense, we add identity-aware and application controls.
Phase 4 Integrate and improve
We use endpoint and identity data to review exceptions, user impact and how well controls work. Where needed, we coordinate with MDR or infrastructure security.
Why ransomware like Qilin thrives on excessive privileges
Stolen credentials get attackers in, and excessive privileges let them do damage.
Find out how Qilin ransomware hit at least 15 Belgian organisations, and why limiting privileges is key to containing an attack.
Reduce endpoint risk without slowing users down
