access control list
A mechanism that implements access control for a system resource by enumerating the identities of the system entities that are permitted to access the resources.
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A mechanism that implements access control for a system resource by enumerating the identities of the system entities that are permitted to access the resources.
References
- NIST CSRC GlossaryJan 05, 2026access control listhttps://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/access_control_listNIST states most site information is public information and may be distributed or copied, except material marked as copyrighted; attribution requested. Verify per-document markings before quoting.Source: NIST CSRC Glossary (csrc.nist.gov).
(I) /information system/
A mechanism that implements access control for a system resource by enumerating the system entities that are permitted to access the resource and stating, either implicitly or explicitly, the access modes granted to each entity. (Compare: access control matrix, access list, access profile, capability list.)
References
- IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)Jan 06, 2026RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txtRFC 4949 is published by the IETF Trust and marked as "Distribution of this memo is unlimited". Verify IETF Trust copyright/licensing terms for reuse.Source: IETF RFC 4949 (rfc-editor.org).