Which access control did Ross implement?

Ross manages 30 employees and only 25 computers in the organization. The network the company uses is a peer-to-peer. Ross configures access control measures allowing the employees to set their own control measures for their files and folders.

Which access control did Ross implement?
A . Discretionary access control
B . Mandatory access control
C . Non-discretionary access control
D . Role-based access control

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Ross implemented Discretionary Access Control (DAC) in the organization’s peer-to-peer network. DAC is a type of access control where the data owner has the authority to decide who can access their data and what permissions they have. In a peer-to-peer network, where each peer can act as both a client and a server, DAC allows individual users to set access controls for their own files and folders. This is consistent with Ross allowing employees to set their own control measures, which aligns with the principles of DAC where owners or creators of the resources have the discretion to grant or restrict access to other users based on their own criteria1.

Reference: The explanation aligns with the standard definitions and functions of Discretionary Access Control as outlined in cybersecurity resources such as Built In’s guide to DAC1 and is in accordance with the Certified Network Defender (CND) program’s objectives regarding understanding and implementing access control measures.