What Is the Principle of Least Privilege?

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The principle of least privilege (POLP), also named the “principle of least authority” (POLA) or “the principle of minimal privilege” (POMP), stands for a cybersecurity best practice based upon granting the minimum required access that a user needs to perform an assigned task. Contrary to popular belief, POLP does not cover only active entities but […]

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