Authentication and Access Controls

Definition

Authentication and access controls refer to the processes and mechanisms used to verify the identity of users and regulate their access to computer systems or resources.

Related terms

Authorization: The process of granting or denying specific permissions or privileges to authenticated users.

Two-factor authentication: A security measure that requires users to provide two forms of identification, such as a password and a unique code sent to their phone, for added protection.

Role-based access control (RBAC): A method of managing user access based on predefined roles, where each role has its own set of permissions.