Strengthening access control on a company’s digital resources starts with defining need-to-know access. IT departments need to document their current access levels and generate a baseline to determine where gaps exist. 

User Provisioning

User provisioning grants authorized employees can access to a company’s digital resources. The process can be automated and free up resources to focus on more strategic, high-value tasks. It is recommended that organizations pilot the use of user provisioning before implementing it across the company. The pilot should involve a cross-section of users of different levels of seniority from different business units and assess the impact on time and productivity. Then, the pilot should be monitored for changes and improvements. Creating and maintaining user accounts manually is cumbersome and often inefficient. It also involves checking all attributes and granting or revoking permissions. Human error is a common problem when providing access to user credentials. 

Biometric Access Control

Biometric access control involves the use of biological data to authenticate individuals. In addition, it enhances security because the biological data is difficult to copy or replicate. This technology can be used at any entrance point, from elevators to doors to gates, to prevent unauthorized access. It can also be used to control access to emails and other digital resources.

There are many types of biometrics, from typing patterns to gait measurements. Some are used to verify an individual’s identity, including typing speed and time to move letters. Others are used to determine a person’s physical movements, such as gait and computer navigation patterns. Some systems are even equipped with testing mechanisms to confirm the validity of biometric data. This makes it easier for the system to detect fake data, such as downloaded images from social networks.

Discretionary Access Control

Discretionary access control (DAC) is a security model that allows individual users to control their access to a company’s digital resources. This model has several benefits and is easy to implement. For one, it gives users greater flexibility in setting access permissions without the administrative overhead of Mandatory Access Control. Another advantage is that DAC can help businesses keep data and information secure while keeping unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data.

Discretionary access control on telecommunications and digital resources helps protect organizations from numerous cyber threats. It provides a powerful firewall against malware attacks and unauthorized access. It also provides highly encrypted security protocols that must be bypassed before access is granted. Discretionary access control is also helpful in preventing the granting of overly-privileged access to employees.

Cloud-Based Access Control

A company can protect its digital resources and secure sensitive data with access control solutions. The solutions can authenticate users and grant access to building applications or enterprise data. However, one disadvantage of the traditional access control systems is that the cards can be easily duplicated. Moreover, these systems can be a great cyber risk. Cloud-based access control systems are highly secure and can help businesses protect their information from hackers.

Another benefit of cloud-based access control is its ability to scale. Since it does not require a large IT infrastructure or training, a company can use a subscription-based model and leverage its existing infrastructure. It also reduces the costs of purchasing and maintaining equipment and software.