Course overview

Building on the foundations of access control, this course introduces key concepts and mechanisms used to protect computer systems and user accounts. It focuses on how access permissions are managed and enforced, helping learners understand the security mechanisms that control access to systems and resources. 

What you will learn:

  • Principles of access control and system protection. 
  • User accounts, permissions, and resource access. 
  • Authentication and authorisation mechanisms. 
  • Access control models and security policies. 
  • Practical approaches to protecting systems from unauthorised access. 

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