Security descriptor

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Microsoft Exchange 2003

A data structure that contains security information associated with a protected object. Security descriptors include information about who owns the object, who can access it, and in what way, and what types of access are audited. [Exchange 2003]

Microsoft — Exchange Server 2003 Glossary

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Microsoft Active Directory

A structure and associated data that contains the security information for a securable object. A security descriptor identifies the object's owner and primary group. It can also contain a discretionary access control list (DACL) that controls access to the object, and a system access control list (SACL) that controls the logging of attempts to access the object.