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 …
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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 …