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4.5. Access Control Lists (ACLs)
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- 1.
What does ACL stand for?
Hint
Think about what controls access in a digital environment.
- 2.
Name one permission that can be controlled by an ACL.
Hint
Consider what you can do with a file.
- 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.
True or False: ACLs are never used in network security.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider where you usually find controls.
- 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.
Explain how an ACL could help mitigate risks in a small business's network setup.
Hint
Think about preventing unwanted traffic.
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- You can use hints if you need help
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