Mandatory Access Control

Mandatory Access Control (MAC) is a type of access control system that limits access to resources based on security labels. It is used in many different types of organizations and for many cyber security purposes. MAC works by assigning each user a specific label, or clearance level, that determines what data they can view or modify. Access to sensitive information like financial records or customer data is limited to those with the highest clearance levels, while access to less important information is made available to everybody. By setting up these levels of security, organizations can ensure that only authorized users are granted access to sensitive information, providing them with increased security and protection from malicious attacks.