Definition
A Service Account is a non-human identity used by applications, services, or automated processes to authenticate and access resources, often with elevated privileges that make them attractive targets for attackers.
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Secrets Management
Secrets Management is the practice of securely storing, accessing, and managing sensitive credentials such as API keys, passwords, certificates, and tokens used by applications and services in development and production environments.
Privileged Access Management
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a cybersecurity discipline that secures, controls, and monitors access for privileged accounts that have elevated permissions to critical systems and data.
Least Privilege
The Principle of Least Privilege is a security concept requiring that users, applications, and systems are granted only the minimum level of access necessary to perform their required functions, reducing the potential impact of security breaches.
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