Privilege Separation
What is Privilege Separation
A security practice that separates processes based on privilege levels to limit damage in case of compromise.
Expanded Explanation
By dividing services into components with different permissions, privilege separation minimizes the impact of a breach. Ethical hackers evaluate whether systems enforce this principle effectively.
Related Terms
Least Privilege, Privilege Escalation, Access Control, Sandboxing, Hardening
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