Access controls regulate who can access information resources and what actions they can perform on them.
Access controls are policies, procedures and technical mechanisms restricting access to systems, networks and data. ISO 27002 classifies them as logical (authentication, authorization) and physical (restricted areas). Least privilege and segregation of duties are key foundations.
Role-Based Access Control assigns permissions to roles, not individual users. It simplifies management in large organizations.
No. They include physical controls (biometrics, surveillance) and administrative controls (policies, user provisioning procedures).
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