Servers are prime targets for attackers since they host critical applications and are managed by highly privileged users, with 80% of cybersecurity incidents involving them. Extending identity security and Zero Trust principles to Windows and Linux servers reduces ransomware and identity-based threats, improves visibility, and limits exposure through granular access controls. Key practices include removing local admin rights, enforcing role-based least privilege, applying adaptive authentication, modernizing access with phishing-resistant MFA, detecting identity-based threats, gaining credential visibility, and aligning with compliance imperatives. These measures strengthen resilience and protect sensitive business data.

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