Why it matters
Powerful admin tools can bypass normal controls entirely if left unrestricted.
How a self-led small team implements it
Restrict who can install or run system-level admin tools via your existing device management policy.
What auditors expect to see
Privileged tooling access restrictions.
Track A.8.18 in your own Statement of Applicability — mark it applicable, log your justification, and link it to the risk that drove it.
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