BeyondTrust’s Admin By Request is a solution designed for managing privileged access on Windows devices. It serves as a standard for granting administrative rights on an as-needed basis, without giving users full administrative privileges. This helps to enhance security by limiting potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited if users had constant admin access.
The tool is particularly useful in scenarios where admin rights are required temporarily for tasks such as software installation or system updates. Admin By Request allows users to elevate their privileges for a specific task and then reverts back to standard user rights once the task is completed.
Additionally, it provides IT admins with the ability to build and manage jumpoints, view recordings of sessions, and control which sessions contractors can see, aiding in process automation and oversight.
The implementation of Admin By Request at Nucor was part of a change to replace BeyondTrust Privilege Management due to an expiring license for the BeyondTrust product. It has been installed on all Autopilot-built teammate computers, as well as transactionals and teammate computers at all LLCs except TMR.
For further assistance or if you encounter any issues, reaching out to the IT Help Desk is recommended 4.