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Least Privilege at Scale with Microsoft Intune: Why Removing Local Admin Is the Easy Part
May 2026
In this TechGrid Builder Insight, I explain why removing standing local administrator rights is only the first step. A sustainable least-privilege program also needs controlled elevation paths, deliberate application delivery, support workflows, phased rollout, and reporting that measures both security and user productivity.
The article focuses on Windows endpoints managed with Microsoft Intune and the operating model around Endpoint Privilege Management, including rule strength, support-approved elevation, Elevate as Current User, and ongoing review.