The principle of least privilege dictates that users should only be granted the minimum level of access needed to perform their tasks. Granting general users administrative access violates this principle because it provides them with a level of access that is likely beyond what is needed for their role, thus increasing the potential for misuse or an attack surface.
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What is the principle of least privilege?
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