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(MAC), discretionary access control (DAC), and role-based access control (RBAC). Then, prepare
a report addressing positive and negative aspects of each access control method. This
information will be presented to the Board of Directors at their next meeting. Further, the CSO
would like your help in determining the best access control method for the organization.
Write a three to five (3-5) page paper in which you:
Explain in your own words the elements of the following methods of access control:Compare
and contrast the positive and negative aspects of employing a MAC, DAC, and RBAC.
Mandatory access control (MAC)
Discretionary access control (DAC)
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Suggest methods to mitigate the negative aspects for MAC, DAC, and RBAC.
Evaluate the use of MAC, DAC, and RBAC methods in the organization and recommend the best
method for the organization. Provide a rationale for your response.
Speculate on the foreseen challenge(s) when the organization applies the method you chose.
Suggest a strategy to address such challenge(s).
Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment.Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites
do not qualify as quality resources.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: