Jan. 9, 2024, 7:33 p.m. | Rianna MacLeod

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If you own a website and collaborate with other people, the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) is a crucial security concept which has applications and benefits to strengthen your website security posture.


Let’s dive in!


Contents:



  • Definition

  • PoLP & Website Security

  • Example of Principle of Least Privilege

  • Default WordPress User Roles

  • How PoLP Affects Websites & Servers

  • Applying PoLP with File & Directory Permissions


Definition of The Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP)


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