Definition
The Principle of Least Privilege is a security concept requiring that users, applications, and systems are granted only the minimum level of access necessary to perform their required functions, reducing the potential impact of security breaches.
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Access Control
Access control is a security mechanism that regulates who or what can view, use, or interact with resources in a computing environment. It enforces policies that grant or deny permissions based on user identity, role, or other attributes.
Zero Trust
Zero Trust is a security framework that requires all users, devices, and applications to be verified, authenticated, and continuously validated before being granted access to resources, regardless of whether they are inside or outside the network perimeter.
Privileged Access Management
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a cybersecurity discipline that secures, controls, and monitors access for privileged accounts that have elevated permissions to critical systems and data.
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