Non-root user
Running a process with restricted privileges rather than full administrative access.
Learn it through a story
- A Container Is Not a Castle (Cybersecurity for Juniors 3, Ch 10)
Related terms
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) A second proof of identity beyond just a password.
- Network scan Checking which devices are present and reachable on a given network.
- Network segmentation Dividing a network into zones with controlled access between them.
- Official app store A store where apps are checked before being listed, safer than installing from outside it.
- Offline backup A copy kept somewhere not connected to the internet, safe from online attacks.
- OTP A one-time password, meant to be used once, by you, for one single action.