Defined term
Least Privilege
Least Privilege: The principle that a security architecture should be designed so that each entity is granted the minimum system resources and authorizations…
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Definition
The principle that a security architecture should be designed so that each entity is granted the minimum system resources and authorizations that the entity needs to perform its function.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
The security objective of granting users only those accesses they need to perform their official duties. (SP 800-12) (NISTIR)
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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