Privileged Users Monitoring
Privileged users are those who are authorized to gain unauthorized access to the networks, servers, databases, applications, and devices so as to perform their professional obligations. Privileged users include database administrators, network engineers, cloud custodians, and security personnel. Since these people are authorized legally to gain in-depth access to the cyber equipment, therefore there is a keen need to monitor their access. This is important because there can be a probability where the devices may be hacked or has some malicious program that may cause irreparable loss to the cybersecurity of the concerned organization. Moreover, if they are the custodian of some reputable organization’s network, then there is a probability that they may pass on the sensitive/confidential information to the hackers or unauthorized personnel in exchange for money/bribe. Privileged user monitoring can be done by logging their network access activity, identify the access patterns, and block their access if some unusual or suspected activity is noted. Thorough checking of system settings and analysis of their activity can also reveal if they did some unusual changes to the system. To make sure that they do not attempt to hamper the monitoring system, make sure to keep this monitoring activity away from their knowledge and access. Furthermore, restrict the number of privileged users to the minimum possible threshold.