An automated system that controls an individual’s ability to access one or more computer system resources such as a workstation, network, application, or database. A logical access control system requires validation of an individual’s identity through some mechanism such as a personal identification number (PIN), card, biometric, or other token. It has the capability to assign different access privileges to different persons depending on their roles and responsibilities in an organization.
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CNSSI 4009-2015
An automated system that controls an individual’s ability to access one or more computer system resources, such as a workstation, network, application, or database. A logical access control system requires the validation of an individual’s identity through some mechanism, such as a PIN, card, biometric, or other token. It has the capability to assign different access privileges to different individuals depending on their roles and responsibilities in an organization.
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NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5