SecurityQuestion 43 of 100
Which access-control concept assigns permissions to users based on their job function or group rather than individually?
a.Full disk encryption
b.Port forwarding
c.Role-based access control
d.MAC address filtering
Explanation
Role-based access control (RBAC) grants permissions according to a user's role or group, simplifying administration and enforcing consistency. The other options relate to encryption or networking, not permission assignment.
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