Have you ever heard of ACLs? This is very important where computer security is concerned. In this article, we will discuss what ACLs are, along with the types of ACLs available right now. What is ...

If you're new to the UNIX operating system, especially if you're familiar with Windows, you'll find that the file access control mechanisms might not be exactly what you expect. File permissions and ...

The access controls typically support inheritance along the lines of the directory hierarchy. We will not delve into all these details but restrict the discussion to the differences of the three ...

MONTRÉAL — Genetec has announced that its Security Center 5.12 update now complies with FIPS 201 and is approved by the Federal Identity Credential and Access Management (FICAM) conformance program.

This article originally appeared in Access Control Trends & Technology 2023, a special bonus publication to Security Business magazine, Security Technology Executive, and Locksmith Ledger magazine. In ...