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In cybersecurity, the principle of least privilege (PoLP) dictates that every user and system be granted only the permissions required for their specific tasks. By eliminating unnecessary privileges, PoLP shrinks the attack surface and blocks attempts to elevate an account’s rights beyond its intended scope. As a foundational part of Zero Trust and zero‑knowledge architectures, PoLP enforces a “never trust, always verify” posture. 

In this post, we’ll clarify what PoLP entails, examine its value, and offer concrete steps to put least‑privilege controls into practice immediately

Learn how the principle of least privilege (PoLP) strengthens cybersecurity, limits access risks, and boosts compliance in modern businesses.

Least Privilege: the Key to Better Cybersecurity

What is the Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP)?

Imagine your friend calls, telling you to open an email and click a link. They say it's important. You do as asked, and suddenly, your computer is locked with a ransom demand to regain access. That’s the reality today—cybercriminals using AI to impersonate people you know and manipulate you into making costly mistakes. So, is there anything you can do to protect yourself? Let’s find out.

Learn how AI ransomware is helping cybercriminals execute more targeted and sophisticated attacks than ever before.

Why AI ransomware is a new type of threat

They: Authenticate yourself! — You: But how?

Every time you log in to an account, you must first prove that you are who you say you are. It’s like entering a military base: no pass, no entry. But that’s what authentication is essentially about — verifying a user’s identity so that no unauthorized parties can get on the inside. 

User authentication is key to ensuring the security of online accounts. Check out our guide to popular authentication methods, protocols, and strategies.

Authentication Methods: A Comprehensive Guide

Making sense of popular authentication methods

Making sense of popular methods of authentication

Discover comprehensive methods to password-protect a Google Sheet and keep your sensitive data secure with tools like NordPass.

How to password-protect a Google Sheet

Need to restore access to your Google Account? Learn how you can easily change and reset your Google password on desktop, iOS, and Android devices.

How to change or reset a Google password

How to change your Google password?

New cybersecurity regulations like the DORA, EEA, and the AI Act are coming in 2025. Prof. Dr. Kipker shares how businesses can prepare for them.

Prof. Dr. Kipker on the IT regulatory landscape in 2025

IT regulatory landscape in 2025: an interview with Prof. Dr. Kipker

Activision is home to some of the best-known game franchises in the world, from Call of Duty to Crash Bandicoot. Setting up an Activision account and linking it to other services like Xbox, PlayStation, or Steam makes it easier to access the games you love and can even offer exclusive perks and rewards. Today, we’ll cover the action steps if you’ve forgotten your Activision password or have lost access to your account. You’ll learn how to reset or change your Activision password and what additional features help reinforce your account security.

If you forgot your Activision password, you risk losing access to your game catalog. Learn how to reset or change your Activision password and keep your account secure.

Forgot your Activision password? Here’s what to do

Forgot your Activision password? Here’s how you can reset it

Linking your accounts to your email or social media is so convenient that it quickly becomes second nature. Before you know it, you may lose track of how many—and which—accounts you've connected. If that has happened to you, we're here to help.

Learn how to find and manage all accounts associated with your email address.

How to find all accounts linked to your email

Getting a security notification is always unexpected and stressful. So when a compromised password warning pops up on your iPhone, it’s completely normal to feel a little unsettled. Let’s go over what this notification means and what steps you should take if you see it.

Find out how to identify compromised passwords on your iPhone and learn how to enhance the security of your online accounts.

How to handle compromised passwords on iPhone

What to do if your iPhone warns you of a compromised password

Stay secure this tax season. Discover the top credential threats, real-world risks, and proven strategies to protect your finances from cybercrime.

Learn to spot and stop tax season fraud

Navigating tax season safely: an overview of credential security risks

Have you recently received a strange email claiming there was an attempt to change your email password or asking you to confirm a login from a new location? If so, your email may have been targeted by cybercriminals or even hacked. But how can you be sure? Let us show you how to uncover the truth and take back control.

Is “Has my email been hacked?” the question that's troubling you? Let us help by showing you ways in which you can check if your email security has been breached.

How do you know if your email has been hacked?

Has My Email Been Hacked?

Have you received a strange link from an unknown sender? Here’s how you can check if a link is safe and protect your data against phishing.