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Using ‘Least Privilege’ to Shore Up Your Network Security

  • Written by Webroot Guest Blogger
  • January 3, 2020
If you haven’t incorporated the principle of least privilege into your data security plan, you’re taking a risk. Here are the POLP basics.

higher-level access only as necessary.

  • Create separate account types to help limit access.
    • Superuser accounts should be used only for administration or specialized IT employees who absolutely require unlimited system access.
    • Standard user accounts, a.k.a. “least privilege user accounts” (LUA) or “non-privileged accounts,” should have a limited set of privileges. Essentially, everyone who is not a superuser should get these. Depending on the business needs, standard user accounts may vary by department.
  • Add expiration dates to privileges where appropriate, as well as one-time-use credentials.
  • Create a separate, segregated guest WiFi network for on-site visitors, customers, contractors, etc.
  • Enforce VPN use for off-site employees.
  • Develop and enforce access policies for BYOD, or, if possible, provide your own network-protected devices.
  • Regularly review and update employee access controls, permissions and privileges to cover employee promotions or lateral moves within the company that might necessitate different privileges.
  • Upgrade your firewalls and ensure they are configured correctly.
  • Add other forms of network monitoring, like automated detection and response.
  • Next Steps

    Learn more about how to lock down your business’ security in Webroot’s Lockdown Lessons series: Lockdown Lesson: Shoring Up Your Network and Security Policies

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