Access Control List & Rule Engines
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Quick Reference
| Model | Approach | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| RBAC | Role-based | Simple permissions |
| ABAC | Attribute-based | Fine-grained control |
| ACL | Access control list | Resource-level |
Clear Definition
ACL (Access Control List) defines who can access what resources. RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) assigns permissions to roles. ABAC (Attribute-Based Access Control) uses attributes for fine-grained control.
š” Key Insight: RBAC for simple cases, ABAC for complex fine-grained permissions.
Core Concepts
RBAC
- Users have roles
- Roles have permissions
- Simple and scalable
ABAC
- Policies based on attributes
- User, resource, environment attributes
- More flexible, more complex
Best Practices
- Principle of Least Privilege: Minimum required permissions
- Regular Audits: Review permissions
- Centralized: Manage in one place
Quick Reference Summary
RBAC: Role-based permissions. Simple and scalable.
ABAC: Attribute-based permissions. Fine-grained and flexible.
ACL: Resource-level access control.
Key: Choose based on complexity needs.
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