What is access control list (ACL)?

The correct answer is D. A list of resources and their security requirements. An ACL defines the rules governing which subjects (users, systems, or processes) may access which objects (resources), and under what conditions. It is attached to resources - such as files, directories, or network interfaces - and specifies the permissions or rules required…

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AA list of network devices and their configurations
BA list of security policies and procedures
CA list of authorized users and their privileges
DA list of resources and their security requirements

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An ACL defines the rules governing which subjects (users, systems, or processes) may access which objects (resources), and under what conditions. It is attached to resources - such as files, directories, or network interfaces - and specifies the permissions or rules required for access. In network security, router/firewall ACLs list rules tied to resources (network segments, ports) dictating what traffic is permitted or denied.

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