Have you ever heard of ACLs? This is very important where computer security is concerned. In this article, we will discuss what ACLs are, along with the types of ACLs available right now. What is ...

In the digital age, securing files and controlling access to them is paramount. File permissions play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data. This article delves into ...

If you're new to the UNIX operating system, especially if you're familiar with Windows, you'll find that the file access control mechanisms might not be exactly what you expect. File permissions and ...

Authorizing access is a vital part of most any system’s security. But, for strong access control, simply asking “Where are you going?” is not enough. Asking “Where did you come from?” is also ...

Access Control List or ACL is a security rule and permissions that control and commands the Windows environment. It dictates which user has permission to access a ...

Role-based access control, or RBAC, is an approach for restricting access to digital resources based on a user’s role in an organization. For instance, under RBAC, a company’s accountant should be ...

Most network equipment vendors are ready to up the ante in terms of how their gear can control access in a NAC deployment In previous Interop Labs testing, we used virtual LAN assignment as the method ...

During its testimony on security weaknesses among federal agencies this week, the Government Accountability Office detailed a number of critical elements that make up effective protection systems.

The access controls typically support inheritance along the lines of the directory hierarchy. We will not delve into all these details but restrict the discussion to the differences of the three ...