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A security policy that grants users only the minimum access necessary to perform their job is called ________ of Least ________.

  1. Red Team / Penetration
  2. Principle, Privilege
  3. Code
  4. PMP / PRINCE2

Answer: Principle, Privilege

Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) restricts user/system access rights to only what is essential for their role, minimizing damage from accidents or attacks. Implemented via role-based access control (RBAC), regular access reviews, and just-in-time permissions. Core concept in secure system design.

Topic Cybersecurity
Exam Relevance Banking, SSC, UPSC
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