Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): A method of limiting access to computer systems based on the roles and responsibilities of individual users. It is used to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive information and resources. Examples include limiting access to financial data to only accounting personnel or restricting access to confidential documents to only senior management.
Categories: CC D3: Access Controls Concepts | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | 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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