Definition
Least privilege is the principle of granting users and systems only the minimum access rights needed for their tasks.
Why it matters for business
Grant only the access required to perform a role. Security and IT decisions—and cyber insurance questionnaires—often assume leadership understands this term at a practical level.
Example in an SMB context
A growing firm in the CT/NY/NJ market might encounter Least privilege when hardening Microsoft 365, selecting endpoint tools, or preparing an incident response plan.
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