Implicit Deny: The default security policy that denies all access attempts not explicitly granted. It’s a preventative measure to ensure that unless specific permissions are given, access is restricted. This principle minimizes potential exposure of sensitive data and resources by default and is a fundamental part of many access control models.
Categories: CC D1: Security Principles | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D2: Access Controls
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