To further understand the need of access control and authentication, consider studying a recent case study of a security incident including these issues. To what extent do you think it has impacted the company's operations? Can you tell me whether or not the business has suffered losses, and what those losses were?

Access control and authentication are critical components of an organization's security posture. Access control ensures that only authorized individuals have access to sensitive data, systems, and resources. Authentication verifies the identity of users and ensures that they are who they claim to be before granting them access.