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Using ‘Least Privilege’ to Shore Up Your Network Security
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.
- 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.
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
You can also start a free Webroot cybersecurity trial and see for yourself how Webroot solutions can help you prevent threats and maximize growth: Endpoint Protection | DNS Protection | Security Awareness Training.
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