Assessment of Access Control Systems (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781493756292)

Access control is perhaps the most basic aspect of computer security. Nearly all applications that deal with financial, privacy, safety, or defense include some form of access control. In many systems access control takes the form of a simple password mechanism, but many require more sophisticated and complex control. In addition to the authentication mechanism (such as a password), access control is concerned with how authorizations are structured. In some cases, authorization may mirror the structure of the organization, while in others it may be based on the sensitivity level of various documents and the security level of the user accessing those documents. This publication explains some of the most commonly used access control services available in information technology systems, their structure, where they are likely to be used, and advantages and disadvantages of each.

Author: Nist
ISBN-10: 149375629X
ISBN-13: 9781493756292
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 11/12/2013
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.15d