Stop Malware Before It Can Run
Control what enters your privileged environment. Admin By Request blocks unauthorized software, scans every download, and removes the privileges attackers depend on.
THE COST OF ENDPOINT EXPOSURE
increase in breaches involving Ransomware in 2025
Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 2025
The global average cost of a ransomware or extortion breach in 2025
IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report, 2025
increase in Ransomware attacks in the first three quarters of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024
Informa TechTarget, 2025
of security incidents in 2024 involved malicious activity launched via employee browsers
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Incident Response Report, 2025
Your Endpoints Are the Last Line of Defense
Ransomware and malware most commonly enter organizations through the same channel: an endpoint, a browser, and an executable file that nobody stopped. Admin By Request closes that gap across your entire environment.
Block or gate executable downloads before execution
Scan every file through 37+ anti-malware engines with OPSWAT MetaDefender
Remove the standing admin rights that allow malware to execute and spread
Monitor and log all privileged and download activity in real time
How Malware Gets In
Employees download executable files from compromised or malicious websites
Malware masquerades as legitimate software updates or installers
Attackers exploit standing admin rights to execute payloads once inside
Outdated or unsanctioned browsers create unpatched entry points
Once inside, malware moves laterally because privileges are too broad
Layered Protection That Stops Threats at the Source
Admin By Request applies controls at every point in the attack chain: before a file executes, before privileges are misused, and before damage can spread.
Download Control Layer
Web Access Management stops malicious executables before they can run. Downloads can be blocked entirely, held pending administrator approval, or require MFA before release. Trusted applications and sources can be pre-approved to keep workflows moving without creating gaps.
Threat Detection Layer
Every file that passes through is scanned in real time by 37+ anti-malware engines via OPSWAT MetaDefender. Checksum lookup takes under 0.1 seconds for known files, with cloud scanning for unknown ones. No file executes until it clears.
Privilege Control Layer
Endpoint Privilege Management removes the standing admin rights that ransomware depends on to execute and spread. Just-in-time elevation means users only have the access they need, for as long as they need it. If malware does reach an endpoint, its ability to escalate and move laterally is severely limited.
Logging and Auditability Layer
Every download event, elevation request, and privileged action is logged. Secure Remote Access extends this coverage to remote and third-party sessions, ensuring that external connections don’t become an unmonitored entry point.
Tailored Protection for Your Environment
Admin By Request gives you full control over how strict or streamlined your malware prevention posture is.
Malware and Ransomware Prevention Comes in Different Forms. We Cover Them All.
Whether the threat is accidental or deliberate, Admin By Request adapts to your environment.
Security First
For regulated industries, sensitive data environments, or high-risk endpoint estates:
- All executable downloads blocked or held for approval
- MFA required before high-risk downloads are released
- Browser lockdown enforced, outdated browsers automatically blocked
- Standing admin rights fully removed, all elevation requires approval
- Ideal for healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure
Productivity First
For technical teams, trusted users, or phased rollout environments:
- Trusted download sources and pre-approved applications bypass approval
- Malware scanning runs silently in the background
- Alerting limited to high-risk file events
- Elevation available on request with lightweight approval flows
- Ideal for developers, senior technical staff, and businesses optimizing for speed
Seamless Integration. Minimal Disruption.
No infrastructure overhaul required. Rapid rollout, immediate protection.
Windows and macOS endpoints
Hybrid and cloud-first environments
Azure AD, OKTA and other IAM solutions
Ready to Prevent Malware and Ransomware?
Let us show you how easy we can make it to lockdown endpoints, speed up productivity, and stay complaint. Get in touch for a free, 30-minute demo or quote.
FAQs
How does malware typically enter an organization's endpoints?
The most common paths are through executable file downloads, malicious websites, phishing-delivered installers, and fake software updates. Once a malicious file reaches an endpoint, attackers rely on admin privileges to execute payloads and move laterally. Admin By Request addresses both vectors: Web Access Management controls what can be downloaded and scans everything before execution, while Endpoint Privilege Management removes the standing privileges that allow malware to cause damage once inside.
What is the difference between blocking downloads and scanning them?
Blocking prevents specific categories of files or untrusted sources from being downloaded at all. Scanning inspects files that are permitted to download, flagging or quarantining anything malicious before it can execute. Admin By Request’s Web Access Management does both: administrators can configure what is blocked outright, what requires approval, and what is scanned automatically via OPSWAT MetaDefender before release.
Can Admin By Request stop ransomware specifically?
Admin By Request targets two of the main conditions ransomware needs to succeed: the ability to reach the endpoint (addressed by Web Access Management’s download controls and malware scanning) and the admin privileges needed to execute and spread (addressed by Endpoint Privilege Management’s just-in-time elevation and least privilege enforcement). While no single product eliminates all ransomware risk, removing these conditions significantly reduces both the likelihood and impact of an attack.
What is OPSWAT MetaDefender and why does it matter?
OPSWAT MetaDefender is a multi-engine malware scanning platform that runs files through 37+ anti-malware engines simultaneously. This means a file that evades one engine is likely caught by others. Admin By Request integrates MetaDefender into the download approval process, so every executable is scanned before it reaches the endpoint. Checksum lookup for known files takes under 0.1 seconds, minimizing impact on user workflows.
Does Admin By Request protect remote and hybrid workers?
Yes. Secure Remote Access extends monitored, session-recorded access to remote admins, contractors, and third-party vendors. Web Access Management policies apply at the endpoint level regardless of location, and Endpoint Privilege Management controls travel with the device. Remote workers are subject to the same download controls and privilege restrictions as on-site staff.
How does removing admin rights help prevent malware?
Many malware variants, particularly ransomware, require admin privileges to install, execute, or spread across a network. By removing standing admin rights and replacing them with just-in-time elevation via Endpoint Privilege Management, Admin By Request ensures that even if a malicious file reaches an endpoint, it cannot easily execute or propagate. This limits blast radius and buys time for detection and response.
