access control
Authorization boundary enforcement
Access control is regulating who or what can enter, view, or use something.
In physical security, it means controlling entry to buildings or spaces—badge readers, keypads, security guards.
In computing, it governs permissions for files, networks, or systems: The database has strict access control.
Access control lists specify what each user or process may do.
Confirming genuine identity
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- firewallNetwork access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
intrusion detection · locks · ID card · keypad · smart card · token · badge · PIN
Formal permission granted
- privilegeExclusive right or benefit
- grantBestow or award money
- rightsJustified claims to freedoms
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
credentials · entitlement · role-based · need-to-know · revocation · provisioning · delegation · inheritance
authentication
Confirming genuine identity
- biometricsBody-based identity verification
- firewallNetwork access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
surveillance · intrusion detection · locks · ID card · keypad · smart card · token · badge · PIN · two-factor
authorization
Formal permission granted
clearance · credentials · entitlement · role-based · need-to-know · revocation · provisioning · delegation · inheritance · deny
- data governancedata quality, data integrity, custodian, ownership, data dictionary
- records managementrecordkeeping, record keeping, document management, data retention, file management
- controlcommand, management, supervision, guidance, steering
- internet termsinternet, email, URL, router, download
- ITIT support, computer, IT manager, IT services, IT director
- safetysafety helmet, hazard, airbag, alert, occupational safety
access controlopen access
Free public scholarly content
free access · public access · open door policy · universal access · free entry
access controlsecurity breach
Unauthorized penetration of protected systems
access controlunprotected
Without safeguard or shield
unsecured · open system · exposed · unguarded · unlocked
control, access, accessory, accessible, inaccessible, accessibility, accessed, accessing, access controls