ACCESS CONTROL MODEL DECISION GUIDE
A practical guide for security, IT, and compliance teams selecting access control models based on risk and regulatory needs.

Security leaders managing access risk and policy enforcement
IAM and IGA teams operating RBAC, ABAC, or hybrid models
Compliance and audit teams supporting SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, or ISO 27001
When DAC, MAC, RBAC, or ABAC fits data sensitivity and risk
Where access control breaks down at scale or during audits
Which model gaps create compliance or operational exposure
