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Security

Core Concepts

Definition

Measures and protocols to protect ERP systems and data.

Detailed Description

In ERP systems, security encompasses a range of practices and technologies aimed at safeguarding the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and processes. It involves setting user access controls, managing permissions, implementing encryption, monitoring networks, and securing data storage among other strategies to protect sensitive business information from unauthorized access, breaches, or attacks.

Key Features

  • Audit trails and logging
  • Compliance management
  • Data encryption
  • Network security
  • Role-based access control
  • Security policies and guidelines
  • User authentication and authorization

Common Modules

Access Management

Module focused on managing user credentials, roles, and access permissions.

Audit and Compliance

Module that tracks user activity and ensures adherence to compliance standards.

Examples

Basic Role-Based Access Control Setup

An example of setting up role-based access control in an ERP system.

/* Example code for RBAC setup */
CREATE ROLE sales_read;
GRANT SELECT ON sales TO sales_read;

Popular Implementations

Two-Factor Authentication in ERP

Implementation of two-factor authentication (2FA) to increase security for user access.