Describe the importance of authorization, authentication, and access control to the overall security of the organization.

Develop a short (two- to three-page) job aid that explains the differences between authentication, authorization, and access control using common-sense examples to help the reader understand the differences and the importance of each in protecting the organization’s information. The job aid should address all the items listed below:

Define—in layman’s terms—authorization, authentication, and access control, and the relationships between them.
Identify and articulate examples that are easy to comprehend and that would resonate with the company’s leadership.
Describe the importance of authorization, authentication, and access control to the overall security of the organization. Use details of the company’s products/services and the need to protect them to emphasize the need for strong controls.

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