What is depth of access?

Depth of access is a term used in information security to describe the extent to which a user or program is able to view, modify, or delete data without proper authorisation. It is usually measured on a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest level of access (no access) and 10 being the highest level of access (full access).

The depth of access that a user or program has is usually determined by the user's role, or by the specific permissions that have been granted to them. For example, a user with a low level of access may only be able to view data, while a user with a high level of access may be able to view, modify, and delete data.

Determining the appropriate depth of access for users and programs is critical to protect the security of an organisation's data.