The Easier Way to Handle Local Admin Rights

One of the biggest security gaps in IT environments comes from users running as local administrators on their devices. To solve this, many companies lean on third-party tools like Admin By Request or BeyondTrust to demote user accounts to standard and then provide just-in-time elevation when needed.

These tools work, but they can come with challenges. Licensing costs add up quickly. Exceptions and elevation policies must be monitored constantly. And if configurations drift or get overlooked, the very security you were trying to strengthen may be weakened.

There has to be an easier way.

Enter iKan

We have seen this problem time and time again, and while we have implemented third-party programs where appropriate, our preferred method uses the tools you already have in place - a little PowerShell plus Entra roles.

Here’s how it works:

• We use PowerShell logic to ensure that only explicitly approved accounts retain local administrator rights.

• On the back end, we configure just-in-time access through Entra to grant temporary admin rights to pre-determined users or trusted “power users” on domain-joined machines.

  
  

The result is simple: your users run as standard accounts by default, and when elevated rights are required, they can be granted securely, for the right people, at the right time.

Even Better with MDM

If you use an MDM like Intune, even better. We can automate the script deployment and help you configure the framework directly within Entra. If you do not have MDM yet, do not worry — we will cover that in another post soon.

Bottom Line

Third-party tools can be powerful, but they are not always necessary. By using PowerShell and Entra roles, we can deliver the same secure elevation workflow without the added licensing costs or complexity.

Call us today at 833-IKAN4U2 and let us show you how to secure local admin rights the easier way.