What is least privileged access?
Least privileged access is a security approach where users, apps, and systems are given only the permissions they need to perform their specific tasks and nothing more.
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By limiting access, organizations reduce the risk of accidental changes, data leaks, or misuse of sensitive information. In Microsoft 365, applying least privileged access helps prevent privilege creep, ensures compliance with security policies, and makes it easier to track who can access what.
This principle is a key part of strong governance (often mentioned along with Zero Trust), keeping your environment safe while giving people the access they actually need to work efficiently.
