Protect | Admin

If you use WordPress, plugins like Protect Admin prevent admin accounts from being deleted or modified by other users and can hide the plugin itself from non-authorizing admins.

For enterprise environments, combine PAM solutions with Proactive Access Security (PAS) for automated discovery and Just-In-Time (JIT) access , which grants elevated rights only when necessary. Protect Admin

Obfuscate your entry point by changing the default login URL (like /wp-admin ) to a custom path. This mitigates automated brute-force attacks. Technical Implementation If you use WordPress, plugins like Protect Admin

Use features like "Administrator Protection" in systems like Windows 11 to ensure users run with the minimum rights needed, only elevating to admin status for specific, authorized operations. Web & CMS Protection This mitigates automated brute-force attacks

Require 2-step verification for all admin accounts. This ensures that even if a password is stolen, the account remains inaccessible without a secondary code or physical key.

Never assign administrative rights to a user's standard daily-use account. IT staff should have a separate, dedicated account for admin tasks to minimize the impact if their standard email or web browser session is compromised.