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Access Control

Granting or denying access to resources

Access control involves the granting or denying of access to resources based on identity, job function, or other relevant criteria. This subtopic covers the design, implementation, and management of access control systems, as well as the monitoring and auditing of access activity to detect and respond to unauthorized access attempts.
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Concepts covered: Authorization and Access, Discretionary Access Control, Mandatory Access Control, Password Policy, Separation of Duties, Role-Based Access Control, Time-Based Access Control, Access Control List, Physical Access Controls, Attribute-Based Access Control, Least Privilege, Identification and Authentication, Accountability and Auditing, Context-Based Access Control

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Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a Physical Control in Access Control?

Correct Answer: Fencing

Physical Controls are tangible measures designed to restrict access or control the physical environment of a system. Fencing is an example of a Physical Control.

Question 2

What is the difference between Identification and Authentication?

Correct Answer: Identification is providing a username or other identifier, while Authentication is proving that you are who you say you are.

Identification is providing a username or other identifier, while Authentication is proving that you are who you say you are. Both are important components of Access Control.

Question 3

Which of the following Authentication factors is something the user knows?

Correct Answer: Password

Something the user knows is an Authentication factor that is based on knowledge, such as a password or a PIN.

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