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Valtuutusmallit, often translated as authorization models, are frameworks or systems that define how access to resources is granted and managed within a computer system or application. They specify who can do what, to which resources, under what conditions. These models are crucial for security, ensuring that only authorized individuals or entities can perform specific actions, thereby protecting sensitive data and system integrity.

There are several common types of authorization models. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is one of the most prevalent. In RBAC, permissions are assigned to roles, and users are then assigned to those roles. This simplifies management as permissions are managed at the role level, rather than individually for each user. Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) is another model that grants access based on a set of attributes associated with the user, the resource, and the environment. This offers more granular control than RBAC.

Other models include Access Control Lists (ACLs), which directly associate permissions with specific users or groups for individual resources, and Policy-Based Access Control (PBAC), which uses explicit policies to define access rules. The choice of an authorization model depends on the complexity of the system, the security requirements, and the desired level of flexibility and scalability. Effective implementation of a chosen model is vital for maintaining a secure and functional environment.