ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Access Co.

Access control is like a gatekeeper for your computer or phone. It decides who gets to come in, and who doesn't. Just like how your mom or dad decides who gets to come to your house to play, access control decides who gets to use your computer or access certain information.

When you log in to your computer, you are proving to the access control that you are allowed to use it. If you don't have the right password or other credentials, the access control won't let you in. This is because there may be some things on the computer that are private or sensitive, and not everyone is allowed to see them.

Access control can also limit what you can do on the computer or phone. For example, your parents might say you can't go outside to play until you finish your homework. The access control might say you can't enter certain websites or change certain settings until you meet certain criteria or have certain permissions.

Overall, access control helps keep your computer, phone, and information safe and protected. So just like how you might have rules at home to keep things running smoothly, access control helps keep things running smoothly and securely on your electronic devices.