mandatory access control
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Sep 17, 2026
Sec GuyHOST
No exceptions.
Sec GuyHOST
MAC enforces policy centrally and is non-discretionary.
Sec GuyHOST
Exam tip, RBAC equals roles, DAC equals owner decides, MAC equals clearance labels.
Sec GuyHOST
Memorize these distinctions.
Sec GuyHOST
They will show up on the test.
speaker_3HOST
Yeah, CLinux basically acts as the enforcer.
speaker_3HOST
It implements what is known as mandatory access control over all processes on the device.
speaker_2HOST
What? Let's define that term, mandatory access control, as opposed to what? Like what makes it mandatory?
speaker_3HOST
Well, in older or less secure systems, you have discretionary access control.
speaker_3HOST
That's where users or programs can essentially change the rules or grant permissions to other programs at their own discretion.
speaker_2HOST
Sounds kind of loose.
speaker_3HOST
It is.
speaker_3HOST
Mandatory access control takes that power away entirely.