Need to Know Determination
Need to Know Determination: The “Need to Know Determination” is the process by which organizations assess and decide which individuals need access to specific information to fulfill their job duties. It’s an aspect of access control focused on minimizing the risk of unauthorized information disclosure by granting access only to those with a justified requirement […]
Need To Know
Need To Know: A principle in the control of access to confidential information. The concept suggests that information should be provided only to those individuals who absolutely need it to perform their responsibilities. The need-to-know principle helps to enforce the confidentiality of sensitive information, limit the number of people with access to this type of […]
Negative-list
Negative-list: A negative-list, also known as a denylist or blacklist, is an access control mechanism that specifies entities, such as user accounts, email addresses, or IP addresses, which are explicitly denied access or privileges within a system or network. This approach contributes to safeguarding against unauthorized access and securing systems from potential attackers or harmful […]
Key Exchange
Key Exchange: The process of transferring cryptographic keys between parties over a network, enabling secure communication. Key exchange is typically used in protocols like Diffie-Hellman and RSA to securely share keys that will later be used to encrypt and decrypt messages. The transfer is done in such a way that even if the communication is […]
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Near Field Communication (NFC): A short-range wireless communication technology that allows devices to exchange data over distances of less than 4 inches. It is used in mobile devices and other smart devices to enable contactless transactions, data sharing, and access control. Examples of NFC applications include mobile payments, public transit systems, and access control for […]
Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
Multifactor Authentication (MFA): A security measure that requires users to provide two or more independent credentials to verify their identity. These credentials typically fall into three categories – something you know (like a password), something you have (like a smart card or a mobile device), and something you are (like a fingerprint or other biometric […]