Applicability
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Centralized propagation of privilege and security policies to Windows endpoints through Group Policy Objects (GPO).
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Native support for JIT Privilege Elevation, Access Policies, command and binary control, auditing, and EPM agent installation/updates.
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Environments that already run Active Directory and require fast, auditable standardization.
Functionality
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Architecture
Policies defined in the Segura® EPM web console are converted into PowerShell or Batch script templates and automatically linked to GPOs. The EPM agent enforces them on the endpoint, monitors drift, and rolls back non-compliant changes. -
Propagation flow
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Create or edit the policy in the console.
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Segura exports the script template and creates/updates the GPO.
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The script runs during the GPO refresh cycle (startup, logon, or a scheduled task).
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The agent audits execution and corrects any drift.
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Example – JIT Privilege Elevation
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Configuration: Administrator defines a JIT policy for a user or device group.
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Distribution: The template is embedded in a GPO that adds or removes the user from Administrators for a specified period.
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Execution: After workflow approval, the script elevates privileges; the agent revokes them when time expires.
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Audit: Every step is logged and exportable to SIEM/SOAR.
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Use cases
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Temporary elevation for support teams handling critical incidents.
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Time-based or MFA-restricted access for branch offices without local IT staff.
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Bulk deployment of EPM agent parameters to new domain-joined devices.
Conclusion
GPO-based propagation provides a robust, auditable, and familiar method for Windows administrators to roll out Segura® EPM privilege policies rapidly, cutting operational effort and maintaining continuous compliance.