Common Access Card (CAC): A type of identification card used by the US government and military to grant access to secure facilities and networks. The card contains a microprocessor chip that can store and transmit digital information, such as biometric data and security credentials. For example, military personnel may use their CAC card to enter a secure base or to log in to a classified network.
Categories: CC D3: Access Controls Concepts | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D1: Information Security governance | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D2: Access Controls
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