The Human Element
Technology and policies that implement access controls are tools that dictate behavior and help to enforce those dictates. In an ideal world, we would not need access controls because human beings would always behave appropriately. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Because human beings sometimes make improper decisions and act inappropriately under certain circumstances, organizations use access controls to protect sensitive resources.
Dealing with Human Nature
What exactly is human nature? Human nature is the sum of qualities and traits shared by all humans. Human nature affects how we interpret events, how we react to others, and the choices we make every day. It ...
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