Capability Table: A security tool used in certain computer systems to define the access rights a certain user, process or a piece of software has over specific resources in the system. The table lists out the objects and the corresponding actions that can be performed on those objects, providing a comprehensive view of what is and isn’t permitted, thereby assisting in the enforcement of a secure environment.
Categories: CC D3: Access Controls Concepts | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D5: Identity and Access Management (IAM) | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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