Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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The practice of giving employees only those permissions necessary to perform their specific role within an organization is known as "least privilege." This principle is an essential aspect of cybersecurity operations, as it helps to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems.

The concept of least privilege is based on the idea that employees should only have access to the resources and information necessary to perform their job duties. This means that if an employee does not need access to a particular system, application, or file to complete their work, they should not be granted permission to access it.

Implementing the principle of least privilege helps organizations to limit the potential damage that can result from security breaches, both intentional and accidental. By restricting employee access to sensitive information and systems, the likelihood of an attacker being able to access that information or system is greatly reduced. Additionally, in the event of a breach, the scope of the damage can be limited by the fact that the attacker only has access to a limited amount of information or systems.

In contrast, giving employees excessive access privileges, known as "excessive privilege," can increase the risk of security breaches. This is because if an attacker gains access to an employee's account with excessive privileges, they may be able to access a wide range of sensitive information or systems within the organization.

Therefore, the practice of implementing least privilege is an important part of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, helping organizations to reduce their risk of security breaches and protect sensitive information.