What is Least Privilege Access?

Least Privilege Access

The principle of least privilege access is a security concept that ensures users, applications, and systems are granted only the minimal level of access necessary to perform their tasks, and no more.

This reduces the risk of accidental or malicious damage by limiting the resources accessible to each user or system. Implementing least privilege requires careful management of permissions and access controls.

By reducing unnecessary access, organisations can prevent privilege escalation attacks and mitigate the damage caused by compromised accounts.