The useful idea
- The useful idea
In physical security and information security, access control (AC) is the action of deciding whether a subject should be granted or denied access to an object (for example, a place or a resource).
- How it works
The act of accessing may mean consuming, entering, or using.
- Why it matters
It is often used interchangeably with authorization, although the authorization may be granted well in advance of the access control decision.
Why this matters
Use Access control to recognize risk and choose the safer digital action.
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Use Access control to recognize risk and choose the safer digital action.
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Which idea belongs to the explanation of Access control?
- Why it matters
- How it works
- The useful idea — correct
In physical security and information security, access control (AC) is the action of deciding whether a subject should be granted or denied access to an object (for example, a place or a resource).