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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
Granting only the minimum necessary access.
Principle of least privilege Definition: Granting only the minimum necessary access.
The principle of least privilege mandates that users or systems receive only the minimal access rights required to perform their functions reducing potential exposure if compromised. Related terms see Access control system.
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