Link: A Better Login System – Nettuts+

A Better Login System – Nettuts+
When combined with a good user management platform, an ACL system is a great way to secure your web site. By following these steps, you should be able to create your own flexible security system. The admin system created here is a basic example of what you can create if you don’t already have an admin system set up. It demonstrates all of the principles you need to effectively manage your ACL. On the other hand, if you already have created your own user management system, it should be fairly easy to take these techniques and implement them into your own project.