Summary
This chapter covered various critical aspects of access control, authentication, and privileged account management. It highlighted the importance of access controls in securing an organization’s resources and introduced multiple access control models, including Mandatory Access Control (MAC) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and emphasized Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) as a crucial element in cybersecurity, incorporating biometrics, security keys, and tokens for enhanced security.
It then looked at password management, explaining its significance within Identity and Access Management (IAM), and examining the role of password managers in generating and securely storing complex passwords. The concept of passwordless access using SSH keys in Linux environments was also introduced to enhance security while eliminating traditional passwords.
Lastly, Privileged Access Management (PAM) was explored as a solution to protect privileged accounts, with a focus on...