The Different Types of Authorization Models

Keeper Security

May 22, 2025

Authorization models control who gets access to what. Learn about Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), Relationship-Based Access Control (ReBAC), Mandatory Access Control (MAC) and Discretionary Access Control (DAC). Discover which model fits your organization’s needs.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00-00:20 Introduction

00:21-00:28 Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

00:29-00:38 Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)

00:39-00:51 Relationship-Based Access Control (ReBAC)

00:52-01:03 Mandatory Access Control (MAC)

01:04-01:14 Discretionary Access Control (DAC)

01:15-01:28 How To Pick The Right Authorization Model

01:29-01:34 How KeeperPAM Can Help

01:35-01:42 Final Thoughts