Least Privilege
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最小权限原则
Least Privilege · N/A · 最小权限原则 · leest PRIV-uh-lij · principle of least privilege · PoLP · Cybersecurity · access-control · defense · basicsCybersecurityprinciple of least privilege PoLP/leest PRIV-uh-lij/
Also known as: principle of least privilege, PoLP
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Least privilege means giving users and programs only the access they need to do their job — nothing more — so breaches cause less damage.
Real-World Example
A marketing intern using a standard account instead of domain admin rights follows least privilege.
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