How does the PSM primarily help prevent cyber attacks?

The Platform Security Manager (PSM) plays a crucial role in preventing cyber attacks primarily by isolating desktops from sensitive target machines. This isolation is achieved through the use of secure, restricted access channels, which minimizes direct exposure of sensitive systems to end-user devices. By limiting interactions and creating a barrier between the user interface and the protected resources, PSM reduces the potential attack surface that malicious actors could exploit.

This isolation prevents various types of cyber threats, such as malware or unauthorized access, from infiltrating sensitive systems. It ensures that even if a user's desktop is compromised, the attacker would not have a straightforward pathway to accessing critical systems or privileged accounts. As a result, this layer of security strengthens the overall posture of privileged access security by ensuring that sensitive information and systems remain protected from direct malicious attempts.

While user education, removing unnecessary software, and encrypting user data are also important aspects of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, they do not provide the same level of isolation and protection from direct attacks on critical systems as the approach employed by the PSM.