NIST 800-162: Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-162 outlines Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) as a key data security implementation approach. ABAC enables organizations (including federal government/military) to enforce security policies dynamically based on contextual factors by leveraging attributes to make fine-grained access control decisions in real time. This whitepaper explores the significance of ABAC as defined in NIST SP 800-162 and its implications for organizations aiming to strengthen their access control mechanisms.