Get to know # Andrey Pozhogin Andrey is a Director Product Marketing at Palo Alto Networks. [![linkedin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/themes/panwblog2023/dist/images/linkedin.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/apozhogin/) *** ** * ** *** Blogs by Andrey Pozhogin Sort By: Recent Recent Popular *** ** * ** *** [![Modern Application Control, Done Right With Least Privilege](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/modern-application-control-least-privilege.webp)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/modern-application-control-done-right-with-least-privilege/) ## [Identity Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/category/identity-security/?ts=markdown) ### [Modern Application Control, Done Right With Least Privilege](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/modern-application-control-done-right-with-least-privilege/) When attackers gain access to a single endpoint---like a developer's workstation or an HR system---it's often game over. With some skill and patience, that foothold can escalate into full-blown disruption: stolen data, ... Jul 18, 2025 By [Andrey Pozhogin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/andrey-pozhogin/?ts=markdown "Posts by Andrey Pozhogin") *** ** * ** *** [![Why Implementing Identity Security Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/identity-security-simplicity-scaled-1.webp)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/why-implementing-identity-security-doesnt-have-to-be-complicated/) ## [Identity Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/category/identity-security/?ts=markdown) ### [Why Implementing Identity Security Doesn't Have to Be Complicated](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/why-implementing-identity-security-doesnt-have-to-be-complicated/) Every organization is different, with its own unique needs, challenges and goals. That means that IT solutions, and especially IT security, must be complex tools that are highly configurable and adaptable to ... Jul 10, 2024 By [Andrey Pozhogin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/andrey-pozhogin/?ts=markdown "Posts by Andrey Pozhogin") *** ** * ** *** [![The Importance of Identity Security in Zero Trust Endpoint Defense](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/identity_security_endpoint_zero_trust.webp)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/the-importance-of-identity-security-in-zero-trust-endpoint-defense/) ## [Identity Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/category/identity-security/?ts=markdown) ### [The Importance of Identity Security in Zero Trust Endpoint Defense](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/the-importance-of-identity-security-in-zero-trust-endpoint-defense/) Identity security and zero trust have emerged as critical components in the defense against quickly evolving cyberthreats. Together, the solution and the approach support a default stance of "never trust, always verify," ... Apr 30, 2024 By [Andrey Pozhogin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/andrey-pozhogin/?ts=markdown "Posts by Andrey Pozhogin") *** ** * ** *** [![Skeleton Keys and Local Admin Passwords: A Cautionary Tale](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/skeleton-keys-local-admin-passwords.webp)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/skeleton-keys-and-local-admin-passwords-a-cautionary-tale/) ## [Identity Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/category/identity-security/?ts=markdown) ### [Skeleton Keys and Local Admin Passwords: A Cautionary Tale](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/skeleton-keys-and-local-admin-passwords-a-cautionary-tale/) Picture yourself immersed in your favorite mystery novel, eagerly flipping through the pages as the suspense thickens. You're enthralled, engrossed in the story of a hotel burglar with an uncanny ability to ... Oct 26, 2023 By [Andrey Pozhogin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/andrey-pozhogin/?ts=markdown "Posts by Andrey Pozhogin") *** ** * ** *** [![Why No User Should Have Local Admin Rights](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Remove-Local-Admin-Rights-1.webp)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/why-no-user-should-have-local-admin-rights/) ## [Identity Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/category/identity-security/?ts=markdown) ### [Why No User Should Have Local Admin Rights](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/why-no-user-should-have-local-admin-rights/) The idea of removing local administrator rights from every. single. user. across your organization is likely to spark strong reactions. Search popular online forums for the phrase "remove local admin rights" to ... Jan 24, 2023 By [Andrey Pozhogin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/andrey-pozhogin/?ts=markdown "Posts by Andrey Pozhogin") *** ** * ** *** *** ** * ** *** Blogs by Andrey Pozhogin Sort By: Popular Popular Recent *** ** * ** *** [![The Importance of Identity Security in Zero Trust Endpoint Defense](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/identity_security_endpoint_zero_trust.webp)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/the-importance-of-identity-security-in-zero-trust-endpoint-defense/) ## [Identity Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/category/identity-security/?ts=markdown) ### [The Importance of Identity Security in Zero Trust Endpoint Defense](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/the-importance-of-identity-security-in-zero-trust-endpoint-defense/) Identity security and zero trust have emerged as critical components in the defense against quickly evolving cyberthreats. Together, the solution and the approach support a default stance of "never trust, always verify," ... Apr 30, 2024 By [Andrey Pozhogin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/andrey-pozhogin/?ts=markdown "Posts by Andrey Pozhogin") *** ** * ** *** [![Why Implementing Identity Security Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/identity-security-simplicity-scaled-1.webp)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/why-implementing-identity-security-doesnt-have-to-be-complicated/) ## [Identity Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/category/identity-security/?ts=markdown) ### [Why Implementing Identity Security Doesn't Have to Be Complicated](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/why-implementing-identity-security-doesnt-have-to-be-complicated/) Every organization is different, with its own unique needs, challenges and goals. That means that IT solutions, and especially IT security, must be complex tools that are highly configurable and adaptable to ... Jul 10, 2024 By [Andrey Pozhogin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/andrey-pozhogin/?ts=markdown "Posts by Andrey Pozhogin") *** ** * ** *** [![Why No User Should Have Local Admin Rights](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Remove-Local-Admin-Rights-1.webp)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/why-no-user-should-have-local-admin-rights/) ## [Identity Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/category/identity-security/?ts=markdown) ### [Why No User Should Have Local Admin Rights](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/why-no-user-should-have-local-admin-rights/) The idea of removing local administrator rights from every. single. user. across your organization is likely to spark strong reactions. Search popular online forums for the phrase "remove local admin rights" to ... Jan 24, 2023 By [Andrey Pozhogin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/andrey-pozhogin/?ts=markdown "Posts by Andrey Pozhogin") *** ** * ** *** [![Skeleton Keys and Local Admin Passwords: A Cautionary Tale](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/skeleton-keys-local-admin-passwords.webp)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/skeleton-keys-and-local-admin-passwords-a-cautionary-tale/) ## [Identity Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/category/identity-security/?ts=markdown) ### [Skeleton Keys and Local Admin Passwords: A Cautionary Tale](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/skeleton-keys-and-local-admin-passwords-a-cautionary-tale/) Picture yourself immersed in your favorite mystery novel, eagerly flipping through the pages as the suspense thickens. You're enthralled, engrossed in the story of a hotel burglar with an uncanny ability to ... Oct 26, 2023 By [Andrey Pozhogin](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/author/andrey-pozhogin/?ts=markdown "Posts by Andrey Pozhogin") *** ** * ** *** [![Modern Application Control, Done Right With Least Privilege](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/modern-application-control-least-privilege.webp)](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/modern-application-control-done-right-with-least-privilege/) ## [Identity Security](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/category/identity-security/?ts=markdown) ### [Modern Application Control, Done Right With Least Privilege](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/identity-security/modern-application-control-done-right-with-least-privilege/) When attackers gain access to a single endpoint---like a developer's workstation or an HR system---it's often game over. With some skill and patience, that foothold can escalate into full-blown disruption: stolen data, ... 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