Unrestricted local administrator rights represent a critical vulnerability, granting users dangerous control that threat actors frequently exploit to bypass security and move laterally across networks. This whitepaper details a strategic path to eliminating these excessive privileges without creating user friction or stalling productivity. By leveraging Idira Endpoint Privilege Manager, organizations can implement a proactive defense-in-depth strategy centered on intelligent privilege controls and policy-based elevation. Discover the four-step framework to audit administrative users, enable seamless program elevation, and secure all endpoints across diverse environments. This approach effectively reduces your endpoint attack surface while ensuring a frictionless experience for the modern workforce.