| Definition |
Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) is an access-control model that evaluates attributes about the user, resource, action, and environment before making an authorization decision. The acronym ABAC is commonly used in security, IT, audit, and compliance work.
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| Context & Usage |
Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) appears in identity and access management, security architecture, audits, and compliance reviews where teams need to prove that access is appropriate, limited, and traceable.
Access-control model based on attributes and policies.
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