Principle of least privilege

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf security principle
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs least privilege
gptkbp:appliesTo computer security
information security
access control
gptkbp:defines users should be granted the minimum levels of access necessary to perform their job functions
gptkbp:enforcedBy permissions
user roles
access control lists
privilege management tools
gptkbp:goal reduce risk of accidental or malicious misuse of privileges
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Principle of least privilege
gptkbp:reduces attack surface
potential damage from security breaches
gptkbp:relatedTo role-based access control
zero trust security
separation of duties
gptkbp:usedIn cloud computing
network security
operating systems
database management
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Saltzer-Schroeder_security_principles
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6