downscoped
DOWN-skohpt
Definition
Reduced in scope or restricted in privileges; specifically, when an AI agent or process is granted only a limited subset of the permissions originally available to the user it is acting on behalf of.
Etymology
This word is a modern compound formed from the prefix 'down-' (indicating a reduction or lowering) and 'scoped' (derived from 'scope', from the Italian 'scopo', meaning target or purpose). It is frequently used in technical contexts to describe the narrowing of access or functionality.
In the news
In the article, the author suggests using a downscoped token alongside a machine identity to ensure an agent cannot exceed the specific, limited permissions required for its current task, preventing over-permissioning.
Managing AI Agent Identity and Access at Scale | Kovrr
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