Least Privilege: Access Only What’s Needed—Nothing More
Think of it as digital minimalism with muscle, users get access to what they need, not what’s convenient. Every extra permission is an open door for attackers.
🔐 Best Practice: Set up role-based access controls. Review permissions every quarter. Grant elevated access only when necessary, then strip it back.
🧟♂️ Top Tip: Watch out for zombie accounts, ex-employees or contractors still lurking in your systems. They’re a goldmine for cybercriminals.
⚠️ Real-World Fail: A former contractor kept admin rights for months. A phishing email hit, and the dormant account was used to steal sensitive data. A simple access review would’ve stopped it cold.
✅ Action Step: Build a culture where access is earned, not assumed. Keep admin roles tight and trusted. The fewer paths in, the safer you are.
Fewer privileges = fewer problems. Shut the doors before attackers walk in.
