The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

The Importance of User Roles and Permissions in Cybersecurity Software

How many people would you trust with your house keys? Chances are, you have a handful of trusted friends and family members who have an emergency copy, but you definitely wouldn’t hand those out too freely. You have stuff that’s worth protecting—and the more people that have access to your belongings, the higher the odds that something will go missing.

The same principle should apply to your most precious data assets. You should restrict access to sensitive information and systems the same way you restrict access to your house. By only giving users access to what they need for their job, you reduce the risk of data breaches and unauthorized modifications.

This is known as role-based access control or RBAC. Read the eBook to learn more!

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