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Least Privilege

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Definition

The principle that a security architecture should be designed so that each entity must be granted the minimum system resources and authorizations that the entity needs to perform its function.

ID: C003

Concept Relationships

This concept providesService Authenticity
Terminology
  • Least Privilege
    preferred
Academic References

Australian Cyber Security Centre. (2023, November). Essential Eight explained. cyber.gov.au. https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/essential-eight-maturity-model/essential-eight-explained