Week 3 Discussion - Application Security, Analyze access control

Week 3 Discussion Application Security

Analyze access control implementations in various environments.

Assignment Requirements

Microsoft Windows implements access controls by allowing organizations to define users, groups, and object DACLs that support

their environment. Organizations define the rules, and Windows enables those rules to be enforced.

Answer the following question(s):

• Do you think access controls are implemented differently in a government agency versus a typical information technology

company? Why or why not?

• Do you think access controls differ among private industries, such as retail, banking, and manufacturing? Why or why not?

• Fully address the question(s) in this discussion; provide valid rationale for your choices, where applicable; 

Required Resources

 Course textbook

Internet access

Submission Requirements

 Format: Microsoft Word (or compatible)

 Font: Arial, size 12, double-space

 APA Citation Style

 Length:  1-2 page

Self-Assessment Checklist

§ I fully addressed the question(s) in the discussion instructions.

§ I included justification or rationale for my choices, where applicable.