What is Access Control?
Access Control is a fundamental security practice that determines who is allowed to view, use, or interact with resources within an organization’s IT environment. It works by enforcing rules that verify a user’s identity and permissions before granting entry to any system or application. Organizations implement access control to prevent unauthorized access, reduce insider threats, and ensure that employees only interact with the data they genuinely need to do their jobs. Strong access control policies form the backbone of any Zero Trust or IAM strategy.