Which of the following best describes the primary function of access control lists (ACLs) in a network environment?
Manage user login attempts and account lockout policies
Provide a mechanism for network traffic filtering and monitoring
Define permissions for users and groups to access specific resources
Encrypt data to protect it during transmission
Define permissions for users and groups to access specific resources - This is correct. Access Control Lists (ACLs) are primarily used to define permissions that specify which users, groups, or systems can access specific resources, such as files, folders, or devices. ACLs help enforce security policies by controlling access based on predefined rules.
Manage user login attempts and account lockout policies - This describes account security policies, such as those managed in Active Directory or local security settings, not the function of ACLs.
Provide a mechanism for network traffic filtering and monitoring - While ACLs can be used in network environments for packet filtering in firewalls or routers, their primary function in broader contexts is resource access management, not monitoring or logging traffic.
Encrypt data to protect it during transmission - Encryption protects data confidentiality during transmission. It is achieved using cryptographic protocols like SSL/TLS, not by ACLs.
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