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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
Digital or physical credentials whose validity is checked at the point of access against conditions like time, date, and privileges to decide whether access is granted or denied.
Access Control Tokens Definition: Digital or physical credentials whose validity is checked at the point of access against conditions like time, date, and privileges to decide whether access is granted or denied.
The system decides if access is to be granted or denied based upon the validity of the token for the point where it is read based on time, date, day, holiday, or other condition used for controlling validation. Access tokens function as digital credentials that represent authenticated users and their permissions within a system. They are commonly implemented as JSON Web Tokens, SAML tokens, or OAuth tokens in modern architectures. Access tokens are integral to frameworks like NIST 800-63 for digital identity guidelines. Organizations implement token-based authentication in Single Sign-On systems, API gateways, and cloud services. For example, when using a corporate badge to enter a secure area, the physical access control system validates the token against time restrictions and access privileges. Related terms: OAuth, JWT, SAML, Authentication, Authorization, Single Sign-On.
Access Control Tokens is one of the topics you'll master in the Security+ Boot Camp.
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