least functionality principle

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In information security, computer science, and configuration management the limiting of access to only that information and resources that are necessary for its legitimate purpose.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

NIST Cybersecurity Framework1 senseview framework →

§1: In information security, computer science, and configuration management the limiting of access to only that information and resources that are necessary for its legitimate purpose.

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: In information security, computer science, and configuration management the limiting of access to only that information and resources that are necessary for its legitimate purpose.
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