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Policy Based Access Control

Policy Based Access Control: (PBAC) A form of access control that uses an authorization policy that is flexible in the types of evaluated parameters (e.g.,…

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(PBAC) A form of access control that uses an authorization policy that is flexible in the types of evaluated parameters (e.g., identity, role, clearance, operational need, risk, he uristics).

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(PBAC) A form of access control that uses an authorization policy that is flexible in the types of evaluated parameters (e.g., identity, role, clearance, operational need, risk, and heuristics). (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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