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mandatory access control

Last updated May 16, 2025, generated by Sumble

What is mandatory access control?

Mandatory Access Control (MAC) is a type of access control where the operating system constrains the ability of a subject (user or process) to access or generally perform some operation on an object (file, memory segment, network resource). Unlike Discretionary Access Control (DAC), users cannot override these policies. MAC is commonly used in systems where security is paramount, such as military and government systems, to enforce strict data confidentiality and integrity.

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What other technologies are related to mandatory access control?

mandatory access control Competitor Technologies

discretionary access control

DAC relies on user identity to determine access, whereas MAC uses system-wide policies, hence they are competitors.

mentioned alongside mandatory access control in 99% (440) of relevant job posts

mandatory access control Complementary Technologies

key management

Key management is essential for secure access control systems, particularly those using cryptography, making it complementary.

mentioned alongside mandatory access control in 13% (438) of relevant job posts

cryptography

Cryptography provides the means to protect and enforce access policies within a MAC system, particularly when dealing with data confidentiality and integrity.

mentioned alongside mandatory access control in 4% (438) of relevant job posts