Unauthorized admin access is a critical security risk, leading to potential breaches, non-compliance, and unauthorized control over systems. Monitoring admin accounts manually across multiple platforms is inefficient, leaving gaps in security.
Description
This cross-platform Admin Monitoring Policy provides real-time alerts whenever new or unexpected admin users are detected on devices. It leverages the Authorized Admins custom field to define authorized admin users globally or override settings at group and device levels. Paired with alert notifications, you can ensure no unauthorized admin remains unnoticed.
For added security, integrate this monitor with a remediation automation to automatically disable unauthorized admin accounts, giving you a proactive defense mechanism for high-stakes environments. It’s easy to configure and requires no coding—we’ve handled all the technical heavy lifting for you.
Recommended Automation Pairings for Remediation
Windows - Unauthorized Admins → Windows Admin Compliance & Remediation
Linux - Unauthorized Admins → Linux Admin Compliance & Remediation
By pairing these monitors with the corresponding remediation automations, unauthorized admin accounts can be identified and removed automatically, ensuring a seamless enforcement of security policies.
Preview
Use Cases
Security: Instantly identify unauthorized admin accounts that could compromise your systems.
Compliance: Maintain adherence to regulations requiring strict admin access controls.
Sensitive Environments: Monitor admin activity in high-security settings like healthcare, finance, or government.
Proactive Incident Response: Pair with automation to disable unauthorized admins immediately.
Multi-Platform Security – Monitor admin access across Windows, macOS, and Linux without manual checks.
Recommendations
Define Authorized Admins Globally – Use the Authorized Admins custom field to set approved users at the global, group, or device level.
Pair with Remediation Automation – Ensure immediate action is taken when unauthorized admins are found.
Regularly Review Admin Lists – Keep your approved admin list updated to reflect personnel changes.
Test Before Deployment – Add a test admin user outside the approved list to confirm alerts trigger correctly.
Enable Notifications – Configure alerts to notify the appropriate team members for quick response.
FAQ
What platforms does this monitor support? It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux environments.
Can I customize the authorized admin list for specific devices or groups? Yes! You can set global configurations and override them at the group or device levels.
How do I pair this monitor with a remediation automation? Create a remediation automation within Level to automatically disable flagged admins. Then configure that automation as a remediation automation for this monitor policy. The remediation automation can be imported directly from our resource library.
Do I need coding knowledge to set this up? No coding is required! This monitor is easy to set up and configure out of the box.
How can I test that alerts are working? Add a test admin user not included in the approved list and verify that alerts are triggered as expected.
Does this monitor impact device performance? No, the monitor operates efficiently in the background without noticeable impact on device performance.
Included with this Monitor:
Below is a list of what you can expect to find when importing this Monitor.
Script details:
The following data and settings will be imported with your script.
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