Types of Permissions and Security Principles

This set of flashcards covers the different types of file permissions, the principle of least privilege, and the roles of different user accounts within a computer system.

Read Permission

Allows a user to view or read a file, but not modify it.

Write Permission

Allows a user to read and modify or edit a file.

Execute Permission

Allows a user to run a program or script from a file.

Delete Permission

Allows a user to remove a file from the system.

Least Privilege

A basic principle of security stating that a user should be allocated the minimum necessary rights, privileges, and information to perform their role.

Implicit Denial

A security principle that denies access to everyone unless there is a specific allowance.

Administrators

Special accounts that can perform any actions on the entire system.

Standard Users

Users who have limited permissions and cannot add new users or modify system settings.