Access control based on user roles (i.e., a collection of access authorizations a user receives based on an explicit or implicit assumption of a given role). Role permissions may be inherited through a role hierarchy and typically reflect the permissions needed to perform defined functions within an organization. A given role may apply to a single individual or to several individuals. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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Access control based on user roles (i.e., a collection of access authorizations a user receives based on an explicit or implicit assumption of a given role). Role permissions may be inherited through a role hierarchy and typically reflect the permissions needed to perform defined functions within an organization. A given role may apply to a single individual or to several individuals. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Role Based Access Control (rbac). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/role-based-access-control-rbac
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