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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Core Concepts

Definition

A security approach where user access rights are assigned based on roles within an organization.

Detailed Description

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a method for regulating access to computer or network resources based on the roles of individual users within an organization. RBAC allows organizations to streamline their security policies by assigning permissions to roles rather than to individual users. When a user is assigned a role, they inherit all permissions associated with that role, thereby simplifying management of user permissions.

Key Features

  • Centralized management of user rights and permissions.
  • Efficiency in large-scale user and resource management.
  • Roles are based on job responsibilities.
  • Simplifies auditing and compliance.

Common Modules

Security Administration

Handles the configuration and enforcement of security policies.

User Management

Manages user accounts, profiles, and credentials for ERP systems.

Popular Implementations

Oracle ERP RBAC Framework

Oracle's implementation of RBAC to control access to applications, simplifying user access management.

RBAC in SAP ERP

Implementation of RBAC in SAP systems ensuring users have access to appropriate transactions and data based on their role.