Access Control and Identity Management 4th edition by Gregory

Access Control and Identity Management by Gregory, 4th edition, provides a focused introduction to protecting systems through authentication, authorization, identity governance, and access control models. Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, the text covers essential cybersecurity topics including directory services, federation, biometrics, single sign-on, privileged access, policy enforcement, and regulatory considerations. It is written for information security, networking, and IT management courses where students need to understand how organizations control digital access and reduce risk. Practical explanations help connect technical controls with business, compliance, and security objectives.