Require 2-step verification for all admin accounts. This ensures that even if a password is stolen, the account remains inaccessible without a secondary code or physical key.

Use features like "Administrator Protection" in systems like Windows 11 to ensure users run with the minimum rights needed, only elevating to admin status for specific, authorized operations. Web & CMS Protection

Never assign administrative rights to a user's standard daily-use account. IT staff should have a separate, dedicated account for admin tasks to minimize the impact if their standard email or web browser session is compromised.