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Logical Access Control System

Logical Access Control System: An automated system that controls an individual’s ability to access one or more computer system resources such as a…

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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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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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