1. A system or set of measures that regulates and manages who is allowed to enter, use, or access a physical space, resource, or digital system
The building implemented a new access control system with biometric scanners.
O edifício implementou um novo sistema de controle de acesso com leitores biométricos.
2. In information technology, the process of granting or denying user permissions to access data, applications, or networks
Access control policies determine which employees can view sensitive files.
As políticas de controle de acesso determinam quais funcionários podem visualizar arquivos confidenciais.