Access Control — CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Practice Questions
Access control is the set of policies, mechanisms, and technologies that govern who or what can view, use, or modify resources within a system. SY0-701 tests candidates on access control models including mandatory, discretionary, role-based, rule-based, and attribute-based access control, as well as the principle of least privilege and need-to-know. The exam also covers authentication factors, authorization frameworks, and physical access controls such as badge readers and biometrics. Access control is one of the broadest topics on the exam because it underpins identity management, network security, and data protection objectives, appearing in questions about both technical implementations and security policy.
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