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Post Date: May 30, 2025

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Microsoft LAPS: A Legacy Option with Limitations

Microsoft’s traditional LAPS offering works well, but only in certain environments. It’s designed for Active Directory (AD) joined workstations that are connected to the office network. That makes it a good fit for older, on-prem setups and a poor choice for hybrid and remote teams, where machines are either off network or joined to Azure AD instead of a traditional domain.

Microsoft Intune LAPS: A Modern Take with Narrow Focus

To address more modern environments, Microsoft introduced Intune LAPS, a feature within its mobile device management (MDM) platform. This version allows local admin password rotation for Intune-enrolled devices, storing credentials securely in Azure AD.

While Intune LAPS is a solid improvement over its legacy counterpart, it’s still limited to local admin passwords on Intune enrolled devices, and requires specific licensing which can make managing multiple client environments expensive.
Intune LAPS also lacks integrations with the tools you use most such as IT Glue or Hudu, making it harder to unify workflows across your team.

CyberQP LAPS: Built for You

CyberQP LAPS goes beyond local admin password management and is built to meet the needs of both MSPs and internal IT teams. In contrast to Microsoft’s solutions, we support both domain joined and non-domain joined workstations. It works for all workstations no matter where they are located in an easy to use SaaS platform that does not require Active Directory.

Key advantages of CyberQP’s solution:

  • Works without Active Directory or Intune
  • Rotates passwords for local, AD, M365/Azure, and service accounts
  • Includes Just-in-Time (JIT) privilege elevation
  • Integrates with tools you already use like IT Glue and Hudu
  • Available through a user-friendly SaaS platform
  • No costly licensing add-ons required

With CyberQP, password rotation is just one part of a larger Zero Trust Platform. Technicians can request access through secure workflows, local admin rights are granted temporarily with full auditability, and passwords are rotated automatically, thus, reducing the risk of misuse and lateral movement.

For growing IT teams looking for flexibility, scalability, and tool consolidation, CyberQP offers a more complete and practical solution. From password rotation and privilege elevation to identity verification and platform integrations, CyberQP is designed to secure modern environments while making life easier for your helpdesk.

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CyberQP redefines Zero Trust Helpdesk Security with leading-edge Privileged Access Management (PAM) and End-User Access Management (EUAM) solutions. Our platform enables secure elevated access for both technicians and end users, along with robust self-serve and identity verification capabilities. Backed by SOC 2 Type 2 certification, we empower IT professionals to eliminate identity and privileged access security risks, enforce compliance, and enhance operational efficiency. Our mission is simple: “Empowering Access, Redefining Privilege” for help desks around the globe. Learn more at https://cyberqp.com/tours/

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Key Features

  • Full Feature Parity: Import users, manage JIT accounts, enforce privileged access policies, and use all existing CyberQP capabilities with no compromises.

  • Simple Setup: Connect GCC High customers directly from the dashboard with a guided configuration flow. No special infrastructure or complex integrations required.

  • Expand Your Addressable Market: Previously unsupportable customers can now be fully managed, allowing you to serve defense contractors, government subcontractors, and regulated industries.

  • Competitive Differentiation: GCC High support is uncommon among PAM and helpdesk security tools. CyberQP partners can now win business that competitors cannot serve.

Who Benefits?

  • Technicians: Manage requests on the go without needing dashboard access
  • MSP Owners: Faster adoption of privilege management features across customers
  • End Users: Reduced wait times for elevation approvals

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This release extends the full CyberQP platform into Microsoft GCC High environments, allowing partners to secure and manage high-compliance customers without changing tools or workflows. GCC High customers can now be managed directly from the CyberQP dashboard with the same privileged access controls, auditability, and Just-in-Time workflows used across standard Microsoft 365 environments.

Whether you’re supporting defense contractors, government subcontractors, or customers with strict data sovereignty requirements, GCC High environments can now be secured consistently.

Want to see how this fits into your environment?

  • Speak with Sales to get a walkthrough of our GCC High Support and understand how full feature parity applies to your customer base.

  • Speak with your Partner Success Manager to review enablement options, best practices, and how to activate GCC High support across your tenants.