Introduction to Access Control

Access control is a fundamental security concept that determines who is allowed to access and manipulate resources within a system. Implementing robust access control mechanisms is crucial for protecting sensitive information and maintaining system integrity.

APIs for Access Control

API Examples

Here are some common APIs used for access control, along with code snippets to help you understand their implementation:

1. Login API

      
    POST /api/login
    {
        "username": "user1",
        "password": "password123"
    }
      
    

2. Logout API

      
    POST /api/logout
    {
        "token": "user-auth-token"
    }
      
    

3. User Role Assignment API

      
    POST /api/assign-role
    {
        "userId": "1234",
        "role": "admin"
    }
      
    

4. Access Token Validation API

      
    POST /api/validate-token
    {
        "token": "user-auth-token"
    }
      
    

5. Permission Check API

      
    POST /api/check-permission
    {
        "userId": "1234",
        "resource": "file1",
        "action": "read"
    }
      
    

Application Example

Let’s put these APIs together in a simple Web application to demonstrate their usage:

      
    
    
    
        
        
        
        
    
    
        
Access Control Application
        Login
        Logout
        
    
    
      
    

Implementing these APIs helps in creating a robust access control system, ensuring only authorized users can access sensitive resources and perform actions within your application.

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