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Least Privilege

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Source: https://docs.security.tamu.edu/docs/security-controls/AC/AC-6

Content for this section is pending.
This page will be updated as procedures and documentation are finalized.

Android​

Android does not support Least Privilege functionality, it only allows a single user.

iOS​

Android does not support Least Privilege functionality, it only allows a single user.

Linux​

All users are provisioned with standard accounts on Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.

Administrative privileges are granted to Secondary NetIDs upon request.

macOS​

All users are created as standard accounts in Mac.

We utilize Privileges to facilitate Just in Time account elevations when users need to install applications.

Windows​

All users are created as standard accounts in Windows.

We utilize AdminByRequest to facilitate Just in Time account elevations when users need to install applications or make changes to system settings.