What are discretionary access control (DAC) and its limitations in terms of security risks?
Friday, 04 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
Discretionary Access Control (DAC) is a security mechanism used in computer systems to regulate access to resources based on the identity and permissions of users. It allows the owner of a resource to determine who can access it and what actions can be performed on it. DAC is widely used in various operating systems, including
What are some approaches to implementing privilege separation in computer systems?
Friday, 04 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
Privilege separation is a important aspect of computer system security that involves dividing different levels of access and privileges among various components and users within a system. By implementing privilege separation, organizations can mitigate security vulnerabilities and reduce the potential damage caused by unauthorized access or malicious activities. In this response, we will explore several
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/CSSF Computer Systems Security Fundamentals, Security vulnerabilities damage mitigation in computer systems, Privilege separation, Examination review
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Cybersecurity, DAC, Least Privilege Principle, MAC, Network Segmentation, RBAC, Sandboxing