reference monitor
A reference monitor is a security mechanism that mediates access between subjects and objects in a computer system. It enforces the security policy by determining whether a subject has the necessary permissions to access an object based on defined rules and access control lists. The reference monitor acts as a gatekeeper, ensuring that only authorized actions are allowed and unauthorized actions are prevented.
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