Access control is the process of confirming an individual’s credentials or verifying their identity, and then granting them permission to access certain resources. This is a vital aspect of security, whether the assets are physical or virtual.
Many electronic access control systems come with photo identification for added security. These cards are scanned or presented to the reader which sends an unlock request to the control panel of the system. The panel analyzes the credential, determines if it’s authorized and grants or denies access to the door. The system also offers real-time traffic reports as well as other information for monitoring the flow of people in the facility.
Role-based access control (RBAC) offers some flexibility, however administrators can enhance it with specific controls that take into the factors of location, device types as well as other aspects. These controls are based on context within the IAM frameworks.
It is important to review and align the access control policies regularly with the current roles and obligations. This prevents unnecessary risk and ensures that the principle of from this source least privilege is observed. It is also essential to regularly audit access logs and look for suspicious activities.
Further resilience can be achieved by creating strong password policies requiring multiple-factor authentication and providing education on safe remote work and good hygiene for passwords. Automating the provisioning and deprovisioning of users makes it easier to add and removal of access for users. This minimizes human errors and helps to avoid data security breaches. Regularly reviewing user profiles and re-establishing them can help reduce the impact that new employees and staff changes can have on your company.
