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Glossary
ACE. (Access Control Entry) One of the entries in
an Access Control List (ACL).
ACL. (Access Control List) A list of permission
entries that control user and group access to an
object.
Authentication. Security method used to confirm
the identity of a system user, host, or service.
Authorization. Security method used to control
what shared information each system user or client
machine can access.
GID. (Group Identifier) Number used to identify a
UNIX group.
Identification. Security method used to uniquely
establish the identity of information system users,
hosts, and services.
Integrated login. System login configured to
obtain user authentication and identification
(optional) from an ...