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privilege

Definitions:

  A right that, when granted to an entity, permits the entity access and/or authorization to an otherwise restricted object, state, or resource. Note: Privileges represent the authorized behavior of a subject. They are defined by an authority and embodied in policy or rules.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2022 from NIST SP 800-162 - adapted
NIST SP 1800-27B under Privilege from CNSSI 4009-2022
NIST SP 1800-27C under Privilege from CNSSI 4009-2022
NIST SP 800-12 Rev. 1 under Privilege from CNSSI 4009

  The authorized behavior of a subject.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-162

  A special authorization that is granted to particular users to perform security relevant operations.
Sources:
NISTIR 5153 under Privilege