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Essential Eight guide G2 · 8 points toward CertIQ Ready

How to separate admin accounts from daily use — and why it matters

7 min read +8 pts toward CertIQ Ready ASD Essential Eight aligned Reviewed by Ben Webster

Published by CertIQ · Essential Eight guide G2 · 8 points toward CertIQ Ready


Of all the Essential Eight controls, restricting administrative privileges is the one most frequently misunderstood by small businesses. The common response is "we have IT admin accounts — isn't that enough?" The answer is that having admin accounts is not the issue. The issue is whether those accounts are used for everyday tasks like reading email and browsing the web.

This guide explains what the ASD requires, why it matters in practice, and how to implement it without disrupting your business.


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