Close the local account blind spot before attackers exploit it
Local Windows accounts have long operated outside centralized identity controls. They authenticate directly on endpoints, bypassing Active Directory and cloud IdPs, and making them invisible to most traditional identity security tools. The result is a major blind spot that attackers routinely exploit for lateral movement and privilege escalation.
This solution brief explains how Silverfort brings end-to-end visibility, control, and protection to local accounts across Windows endpoints. Through centralized discovery and policy enforcement, security teams can identify every local account, monitor authentication activity, and apply Allow, Deny, Notify, or MFA-based controls directly at login. When stronger protection is required, local accounts can be bound to AD identities to enable MFA enforcement.
Instead of relying on manual scripts, fragmented logs, or guesswork, organizations gain a unified view of local account activity—complete with auditability and enforcement.
In this solution brief, you’ll learn how to:
- Discover and manage all local accounts with full context, including activity and privilege level.
- Apply identity-aware access controls directly to local logins to prevent unauthorized access.
- Reduce lateral movement risk by evaluating and auditing every local authentication attempt.
Download the solution brief to see how Silverfort transforms local accounts from unmanaged exposure into fully governed, protected identities.