What does policy-driven access control require to function effectively?

Policy-driven access control operates on the principle that access to resources is governed by explicitly defined policies that consider security requirements and threat landscapes. These policies dictate who can access resources, under what conditions, and what actions they can perform.

For effective functioning, there needs to be a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s security stance, which is informed by regular threat assessments and security evaluations. This ensures that access control measures align with organizational goals and adapt to the evolving threat environment.

While user credentials, physical traits, network configurations, and user behavior analytics can contribute to a broader security framework, they are secondary to the foundational element of established policies that define and guide access control decisions.