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What does the principle of least privilege mean?

Give each part only the access it needs.

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  1. Remove all passwords
  2. Give each part only the access it needs ✔
  3. Give everyone admin rights

Why: Least privilege limits access so a compromised account cannot reach everything.

Huh, didn't know that: Least privilege limits access so a compromised account cannot reach everything.

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Least privilege: need to know, need to go.
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Answer: Give each part only the access it needs. Least privilege limits access so a compromised account cannot reach everything.

  1. Computer security en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security
    The principle of least privilege, where each part of the system has only the privileges that are needed for its function
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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