Glossary: MFA, Access Control and Passwords
MAC (Mandatory access control)
Also written: mandatory access control, MAC
An access model where the system decides by comparing a subject's clearance with an object's classification label. Users, even owners, cannot change or pass on access.
Where the book teaches it
Related terms
classificationclearancecompartmentSELinux (Security-enhanced Linux)DAC (Discretionary access control)