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Access Control Guide

Importance: Access Control plays a crucial role in maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and systems by limiting access based on user's identities, roles or responsibilities.

What is it: Access Control is a security practice that regulates who or what can view or use resources. This includes physical locations and digital resources.

How it works: Access Control works through Identification, Authentication, Authorization and Accountability. Users first identify themselves, their identities are authenticated, and then they get granted access according to their authorization level. Their behaviours then can be tracked for accountability.

Exam Tips: Answering Questions on Access Control
During the exam, you should be able to identify and distinguish between various types of access controls (DACL, RBAC, ABAC etc). Be clear on the rules of Mandatory access control and discretionary access control. Understand the principle of least privilege and 'need to know' basis in access control. Remember examples of access control measures. Read and understand the question carefully before answering.

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Access Control practice test

Access control is a fundamental security concept that involves restricting and granting access to systems, resources, and information based on users' roles, responsibilities, and needs. The main objectives of access control are to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, while minimizing the risk of unauthorized access and information misuse. There are various access control models, such as role-based access control (RBAC), mandatory access control (MAC), and discretionary access control (DAC), which can be implemented in different combinations to support the organization's security goals. Implementing effective access control measures, including user authentication, authorization, and auditing, is essential for maintaining a secure environment and protecting sensitive information.

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