Role-Based Access Control Models

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Ravi S. Sandhu, Edward J. Coyne, Hal L. Feinstein, Charles E. Youman
Computer 29(2), pages 38–47
February 1996

Security administration of large systems is complex, but it can be simplified by a role-based access control approach. This article explains why RBAC is receiving renewed attention as a method of security administration and review, describes a framework of four reference models developed to better understand RBAC and categorizes different implementations, and discusses the use of RBAC to manage itself.

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