How do you ensure the least privilege principle is followed for users and groups in Windows Server?

[ProfRon]

I remember tweaking user setups on Windows Server last week. You know how easy it is to hand out too much access? I always double-check what each person really needs first.

Just give them the bare minimum to do their job. I create groups that bundle similar permissions together. That way, you avoid messing with individual accounts every time.

I test those groups in a quiet corner of the server. You watch how they behave under real tasks. If something feels off, I pull back rights right away.

Audits help me spot anyone creeping into spots they shouldn't. I run those checks monthly without fail. You get alerts if privileges wander too far.

For admins, I layer on extra steps like approvals. You force them to justify every bump in access. It keeps the whole setup from ballooning out of control.

I rotate those high-level logins too, just to shake things up. You never let the same folks hold the keys forever. Fresh eyes catch sneaky overreaches.

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