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Privileged Account

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Definition

A user account that has been granted elevated permissions beyond those of standard users, enabling administrative or root-level system access.

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Academic References

National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2020). Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations (NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5). U.S. Department of Commerce.