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Protection Bits

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Protection Bits

A mechanism commonly included in UNIX and UNIX-like systems that controls access based on bits specifying read, write, or execute permissions for a file’s (or directory’s) owner, group, or other(world).


Source: NISTIR 7316 | Category: