Access Control refers to restricting access to resources based on authorization and identity verification. Essential for protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Prevents unauthorized system access, reduces data breach risks, and ensures compliance with security regulations.
Used continuously across all systems to verify user permissions before granting access to resources or data.
Compares user credentials and permissions against access policies to allow or deny resource requests automatically.
All organizations managing digital systems and data must implement access controls for employees and external users.
Enforce principle of least privilege, use role-based access control, regularly audit permissions, and update policies promptly.