what is an access matrix
access matrix. (computer science). A method of representing discretionary authorization information, with rows representing subjects or users of the system, columns corresponding to objects or resources of the system, and cells (intersections of rows and columns) composed of allowable operations that a subject may apply to an object.1  Facebook. 2  Twitter.computer science). A method of representing discretionary authorization information, with rows representing subjects or users of the system, columns corresponding to objects or resources of the system, and cells (intersections of rows and columns) composed of allowable operations that a subject may apply to an object.