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ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity 2026 outline · Domain 3: Identity & access management concepts

Access models: DAC, MAC, RBAC and rule-based

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Last reviewed September 25, 2026 · Leer en español

An access control model is the overall approach a system uses to decide who can access what. The CC exam focuses on four: discretionary, mandatory, role-based and rule-based. The question to ask about each is: who or what makes the decision?

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