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Identity and Access Management Terms and Concepts Flashcards

What are access control lists (ACLs)?
What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
"ACLs are a set of rules that allow or deny access to network resources, based on user identities or other criteria."
"SFA is a security process that requires only one method of authentication, such as a password, to verify the identity of the user."
Define privileged access management (PAM).
"ABAC is an access control method where access rights are granted based on attributes, such as user role, department, and security clearance level."
MFA is a security system that requires more than one method of authentication from independent categories of credentials to verify the user's identity for a login or other transaction.
"PAM is the process of managing and controlling access to critical systems and data by privileged users, including administrators and superusers."
Describe the concept of attribute-based access control (ABAC).
Define single-factor authentication (SFA).
Define biometrics in the context of authentication.
"Biometrics refers to the use of physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans, to verify identity."