Mandatory Access Control (MAC): A type of access control where the operating system constrains the ability of a subject or initiator to access or generally perform some sort of operation on an object or target. In MAC, access rights are determined by the system based on regulations and not the users. It is commonly used in organizations that require a high level of security, such as military institutions.
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 D2: Access Controls
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