When you hear about keeping things safe online, you might think of complex code or big teams of high-tech security experts. But there's a simpler, yet powerful, idea at play in cybersecurity. It's called the "principle of least privilege", or POLP f… Read on blog or Reader Jetpack Read on blog or Reader Principle of Least Privilege (POLP): What is it & Why is it Important Jen Swisher April 23 When you hear about keeping things safe online, you might think of complex code or big teams of high-tech security experts. But there's a simpler, yet powerful, idea at play in cybersecurity. It's called the "principle of least privilege", or POLP for short.  Imagine you have a key ring full of keys. Each key opens a different door.  POLP says that you should only carry the exact keys you need for the doors you're going to open that day. This principle is a big deal in the digital world, protecting information from getting into the wrong hands.  So let's dive further into what POLP is and why it matters. Continue reading Principle of Least Privilege (POLP): What is it & Why is it Important

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