tilgang

Tilgang is a Norwegian noun meaning access, admission, or approach. It is used to denote the ability to enter a place or to use a resource, and in broader terms, the opportunity to obtain something. The term is composed of til (toward) and gang (going or passage).

In everyday language tilgang covers physical access (entry to buildings or rooms), service access (entry to events, services), and information access (data accessibility, internet). In information technology, tilgang is standard for "access" in a security sense; it refers to the permission to read, write, or execute resources. This IT usage often appears together with authorization (autorisasjon) and authentication (autentisering) and forms part of access control (tilgangskontroll).

Policy and practice: organizations manage tilgang to protect privacy and security through authentication, authorization, and auditing. Concepts like least privilege, role-based access control, and access reviews are relevant. In legal or policy contexts, tilgangen to services may be governed by terms and conditions, eligibility, or regulatory requirements. It can also carry social connotations, such as equal access to opportunities.

Common phrases include få tilgang til, få tilgang, oppnå tilgang, og begrenset tilgang. The term is widely used across sectors, including construction, IT, healthcare, and education, reflecting its broad applicability to entry and use rights.