What is deprivileging?

Deprivileging is the process of removing or reducing the privileges of a user or group of users in a computing environment. This can be done for security reasons, to limit access to sensitive data or critical systems, or to ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards.

Deprivileging can be achieved through a variety of methods, such as removing administrative rights from users, limiting access to specific applications or resources, or implementing role-based access controls that restrict system privileges based on job function or responsibility.

In addition to enhancing security, deprivileging can also improve system performance and stability by reducing the risk of unauthorized configuration changes, software installations, or other activities that could disrupt system operations. However, deprivileging can also be challenging, as it may require careful planning and communication with users to ensure that they understand the new restrictions and are able to perform their job functions effectively within the new framework.