Chapter 5. Strong Access Controls
Access controls are fundamental to good security in almost any situation. We put locks on our cars and homes to protect access to them. We put passwords on computer accounts to protect them. In this chapter, we describe some basic security principles that should be understood any time access control systems are implemented. By understanding these basic principles, you will find it easier to make decisions on implementing each proposed access control. After earning a general understanding of access controls, you learn how Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) addresses access controls and the requirements you must meet. Then, you learn about procedures that should be in place and how systems should ...
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