A privilege workflow is the sequence of steps and systems administrators or support staff use to access sensitive environments, perform elevated tasks, and handle credentials. It can include remote-support tools, identity checks, approval processes, privileged accounts, and session logging.
These workflows matter because a compromise in any trusted access point can provide a route to systems or credentials beyond that tool itself. Attackers may target remote-support platforms or misuse stolen sessions to move through administrative access paths. Defenders should limit privileges, require strong authentication and approvals where appropriate, monitor privileged sessions, and review logs and credential handling. Keeping support infrastructure patched and checking its integrity helps protect the broader chain of access.