4.5. Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does ACL stand for?

   Hint

   Think about what controls access in a digital environment.

2. 2.

   Name one permission that can be controlled by an ACL.

   Hint

   Consider what you can do with a file.

3. 3.

   What does an Access Control List (ACL) do?

   • Controls device settings
   • Specifies user permissions on resources
   • Monitors network traffic

   Hint

   What helps in defining user actions?

4. 4.

   True or False: ACLs are never used in network security.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider where you usually find controls.

5. 5.

   Design a scenario where ACLs might be used in a corporate environment to manage access to sensitive employee data.

   Hint

   Consider role distinctions within the organization.

6. 6.

   Explain how an ACL could help mitigate risks in a small business's network setup.

   Hint

   Think about preventing unwanted traffic.