access-control - Concepts

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Concepts

Authentication - The process of verifying the identity of a user, device, or system before granting access
Authorization - The process of determining what actions or resources an authenticated entity is permitted to access
Insider Threat - Security risks originating from people within an organization who misuse their authorized access.
Least Privilege - The principle of giving users and systems only the minimum access rights needed to perform their tasks
Multi-Factor Authentication - A security method requiring two or more verification factors to prove identity before granting access.
Privilege Escalation - Exploiting vulnerabilities to gain higher access levels than originally authorized.
Two-Factor Authentication - A security process requiring exactly two different authentication factors to verify identity before granting access.