Technical Description of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a non-discretionary access control model that manages resource access based on predefined roles assigned to users. Unlike Discretionary Access Control (DAC), where resource owners dictate access, or Mandatory Access Control (MAC), where a central authority assigns security labels, RBAC operates on the principle Read More …
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ACL – Access Control List
Think of an Access Control List (ACL) as a detailed gatekeeper attached to a digital resource, like a file, folder, network port, or even a database object. This gatekeeper holds a specific list of who (users or groups) is allowed to interact with that resource and in what way (what permissions they have). Instead of Read More …
DAC – Discretionary Access Control
Let’s break down Discretionary Access Control (DAC) in a way that’s easy to grasp for those new to IT. Imagine you create a document on your personal computer. You, as the owner of that document, have the power to decide who else can open it, edit it, or even just see its name in the Read More …
MAC – Mandatory Access Control
A Rigid Security Model Mandatory Access Control (MAC) is a security model where access to resources is determined by a central authority based on security labels assigned to both subjects (users, processes) and objects (files, resources). Unlike discretionary access control (DAC), where the owner of a resource can control who accesses it, and role-based access Read More …
ACE – Access Control Entries
The Building Blocks of Permissions In the realm of Identity and Access Management, controlling who can access what is paramount. While Access Control Lists (ACLs) provide the structure for managing permissions, the individual permissions themselves are defined within Access Control Entries (ACEs). Understanding ACEs is crucial for IT students to grasp the fine-grained control that Read More …