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Directory-independent solution enables IT teams to manage local administrator credentials across Windows and macOS from a single UEM console, reducing lateral movement risk.
Hexnode has announced the expansion of its Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) to macOS, delivering enterprise-grade local administrator credential security and privileged access safeguards across both Windows and macOS platforms.
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Managed centrally through the Hexnode Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) console, the solution eliminates static credentials, siloed account configurations, and directory-tied access models.
The expansion allows IT teams to strengthen local administrator security at scale while directly mitigating the risk of lateral movement across networks by ensuring every endpoint maintains a unique, securely vaulted secret.
Autonomous Local Password Governance
As device fleets grow, static administrator passwords become a critical vulnerability in endpoint security—especially when left unchanged for long periods or reused across devices.
Hexnode LAPS addresses this risk by:
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Automating password rotation across device fleets
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Enabling centralized policies to apply password standards uniformly
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Operating directory-independently unlike legacy LAPS tools that rely on directory synchronization
Authorized IT administrators can securely retrieve credentials directly from the UEM console, even when devices are off-domain, temporarily disconnected, or operating outside standard corporate setups.
Compliance and Audit Support
To support compliance and audit efforts, Hexnode LAPS helps IT teams define the exact retention count for previous passwords, balancing audit traceability with the principle of least exposure. By turning password security into policy-driven automation, the solution strengthens compliance readiness while significantly reducing the manual burden on IT.
Scalable Account Provisioning and Access Safeguards
Beyond vaulting credentials, IT admins face the operational challenge of governing fragmented administrator accounts. While traditional LAPS tools often rotate only the single default admin account, Hexnode LAPS supports multiple local administrator accounts simultaneously—bringing every necessary contractor or specialized role under automated governance.
Key Capabilities
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Automatic account creation | Prevents onboarding delays on freshly provisioned or reset devices by creating missing admin accounts with secure configurations at policy deployment |
| Built-in account governance | Maintains control over built-in administrator accounts even if renamed or temporarily disabled |
| Post-access controls | Automatically disables administrator accounts after specified inactivity period |
| Immediate password cycling | Triggers password rotation right after credential viewing, drastically limiting exposure windows |
Why This Matters for Cross-Platform Security
As organizations continue to strengthen endpoint security across diverse environments, the expansion of Hexnode LAPS to macOS addresses a critical gap:
- Windows and macOS parity – Consistent security controls across both platforms
- Reduced lateral movement risk – Unique, rotating passwords per endpoint
- Operational simplicity – Single console for credential management
- Directory independence – Works even when devices are off-domain
Hexnode remains focused on delivering practical security capabilities that combine secure credential controls, operational simplicity, and cross-platform support.
