logical access control system

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-002530",
  "term": "logical access control system",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "1. An automated system that controls an individual's ability to access one or more computer system resources such as a workstation, network, application, or database. A logical access control system requires validation of an individual's identity through some mechanism such as a personal identification number (PIN), card, biometric, or other token. It has the capability to assign different access privileges to different persons depending on their roles and responsibilities in an organization.\n\n2. An automated system that controls an individual’s ability to access one or more computer system resources, such as a workstation, network, application, or database. A logical access control system requires the validation of an individual’s identity through some mechanism, such as a PIN, card, biometric, or other token. It has the capability to assign different access privileges to different individuals depending on their roles and responsibilities in an organization.",
  "abbreviation": "LACS",
  "references": [
    "CNSSI 4009-2022 from FICAM Roadmap and IG V2.0",
    "NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/logical-access-control-system/"
}