Access control system basics ppt

Access control portals are doors, gates, turnstiles, and so forth

Controls can be operational, technical, physical, or a combination thereof and can vary depending on type of credential, authorization level, day or time of day

Types of Access Controls • There are three types of Access Controls: – Administrative controls • Define roles, responsibilities, policies, and administrative functions to manage the control environment

– Technical controls • Use hardware and software technology to implement access control

Controlling who has access to a system and the breadth of access a user has is vital to ensure the security of systems and data on the systems

Read this article to understand the terms access control, access, subject, and resource

Note the challenges, the principles, the criteria, and the practices used in access control