The Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) is a fundamental concept of zero trust security framework that restricts users, systems, and processes to the minimum access necessary to perform their tasks. By limiting access rights to only essential functions, PoLP reduces the risk of misuse, whether accidental or intentional. For instance, if an employee’s role requires only viewing specific files, they will be restricted to edit or copy those files. Central management of policies is required for the effective least privilege enforcement. Implementing PoLP helps organizations protect sensitive data and systems from internal and external threats, mitigate the impact of security breaches, minimize the spread of malware attacks, and enhance overall cybersecurity.