Glossary
access control entry (ACE) An entry within the access control list that specifies an auditing entry or an access permission for a security principle, such as a specific user, or for a group of users, on an object.
access control list (ACL) A list of security permissions or audit settings for an object.
access permissions Grant various types of access to an object within an operating system. Windows includes a number of access permissions, including read, execute, and modify.
account Contains the information enabling a person to access and use the network, including user name and logon specifications such as logon times and password. See also user account.
account lockout A feature that locks out an account after a certain ...
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