Privilege elevation and delegation management (PEDM) ensures users and applications operate with only the minimum necessary permissions. Rather than granting blanket administrator rights, PEDM dynamically adjusts privileges based on contextual factors, such as the application's behavior or vulnerability risk at runtime.
In Devolutions solutions, PEDM is implemented using Remote Desktop Manager Agent through Remote Desktop Manager. This setup enables elevation of applications with administrator rights only when required, without exposing full credentials to the end user. Combined with credential injection and role-based access, it enforces the principle of least privilege while maintaining productivity.
By implementing PEDM, IT teams can strengthen security postures, reduce insider threats, and meet compliance requirements—all without disrupting workflows. It is a foundational element for zero trust architectures and modern privilege access management frameworks.
PEDM
Controlled privilege elevation and delegation management (CPEDM)
Endpoint privilege management (EPM)
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