Why Apps Should Separate Permission Granting from Permission Using

Many applications assign a single admin role that allows users to both perform privileged actions and grant those same privileges to others, creating a security risk. This overlap means a compromised or careless admin account can silently expand access by creating new admins rather than exploiting secrets directly. Security best practice recommends a separation of duties, splitting day-to-day admin actions from a more restricted role responsible solely for managing grants and role assignments. Grant actions should require additional safeguards such as multi-factor authentication, peer approval, or time-limited windows. Audit logs for grant events should also be tracked separately from routine privileged actions to improve visibility and accountability.