A Real World Guide To Implement Least Privilege

Post-breach investigations often show that attackers exploit excessive privileges to move laterally within networks, accessing sensitive data. CISOs should counter this threat with a least privilege security model, granting users only the permissions they need for their job, and only for the time they need it. Despite being a long-standing best practice, few organizations implement it well due to operational, technological, and cultural challenges.

In this e-guide, Caleb Sima, former CISO of Robinhood and Databricks, and Umaimah Khan, CEO of Opal Security, offer a practical approach to implementing least privilege.

We’ll cover:

Introducing least privilege into your organization
A step-by-step guide for effective implementation
Keys to ongoing success
Measuring program effectiveness
Insights from industry leaders who have successfully implemented least privilege

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What You'll Gain

Learn how to design and implement a least privilege program that enhances your organization's security. Discover how to set clear objectives, establish a multi-phase plan, and manage critical aspects like account separation, privilege auditing, and birthright access.

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