Least Privilege Principle
What is Least Privilege Principle?
A security concept requiring that users and systems are granted only the minimum level of access necessary to perform their authorized functions.
Frameworks that govern least privilege principle
What the standards actually require on least privilege principle
Requirements naming least privilege principle across 2 standards, quoted from the control text.
Azure Security Benchmark1 control
Apply just enough administration by managing permissions at fine granularity, using role-based access control to grant only the access a role needs.
ASBv3-PA-7 · Follow just enough administration (least privilege) principle →Implement access controls based on least privilege principles for both IT and operational technology environments.
AWWA-2.1 · User Access Management →Questions people ask about least privilege principle
What is Least Privilege Principle?
A security concept requiring that users and systems are granted only the minimum level of access necessary to perform their authorized functions.
Why is Least Privilege Principle important for compliance?
Least Privilege Principle is a key concept in Information Security. Understanding least privilege principle helps organizations meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence during audits. Our compliance platform maps 686 frameworks with 311K cross-framework control mappings.
Which compliance frameworks address Least Privilege Principle?
Least Privilege Principle appears in the requirement text of Azure Security Benchmark, AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association). Across these standards we have identified 2 controls that name it directly, each linked to the control text on the compliance platform.
Where can I learn more about Least Privilege Principle?
Explore our compliance framework pages to see how least privilege principle applies across different standards and regulations. Our implementation guides provide step-by-step guidance, and the compliance platform offers AI-powered analysis of how this concept maps across 686 frameworks.
See how Least Privilege Principle applies across compliance frameworks
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