The privileged system access granted to administrators is frequently the focus of attackers. If administrative tasks are not performed properly, it becomes much easier to attack the corresponding information domain. Negligence may cause errors in configuration, lead to specified protective safeguards not being implemented sufficiently (if at all), or result in failures to follow up on suspicious events. The reasons for this may include a lack of security awareness, high time pressure, or a lack of processes and approaches, for example. This may result in vulnerabilities that may be exploited by attackers.
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