Understanding Discretionary Access Control (DAC) and Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
Discretionary Access Control (DAC) and Mandatory Access Control (MAC) are two common security access control mechanisms. Their core difference lies in the ownership of permission management. Below, we illustrate this with relatable examples and comparisons: 1. Discretionary Access Control (DAC) Core Characteristics: “Who owns, who decides”, where the resource owner can freely allocate permissions. Relatable … Read more