Access control is a security technique that regulates who or what can view or use resources in a computing environment. It involves establishing policies and mechanisms to determine which users have permissions to access specific data, resources, or systems. Access control is crucial for protecting sensitive information and ensuring that only authorized users can perform certain actions. There are several key components and types of access control systems: 1. **Authentication**: This is the process of verifying the identity of a user or system.
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