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What is it? Levels of access is a part of security which allows a system administrator to set up groups with different permissions for the users. Low level users have limited access to the information and resources. Highest level can access to the more sensitive data on the system. Administrator can setup different levels of access and change its permissions. In each access level administrator can set up what user can view, modify, add or delete.

Example of access levels Highest Level Lowest Level

Where is it used? Access levels can be used anywhere by most of the organizations for example: Small or big businesses College/School Private pc/ laptop with multiple users

Why is it used? Levels of access are used to improve security and manage the user access properly. By stetting the level of access for users we can make sure that nobody will delete important files or gain access to different areas.

Benefits Better control of different areas and user rights giving them only what they need Help with staff management Unlimited amount of access levels can be set for different purposes Better protection against internal threats like data theft

Disadvantages Users still can gain access using someone else’s account Wrong management or mistake can give the user too much or not enough control