Andreas Wolter • 2/1/2021

Principle of Least Privilege (POLP)

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This article details the Principle of Least Privilege (POLP) as a core security principle for Microsoft SQL Server and databases. It explains how granting minimal necessary permissions reduces attack surfaces, discusses related concepts like service account isolation and lateral movement, and provides SQL-specific examples for implementing least privilege access controls.

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