Role-Based Access Control
Description
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a method of regulating access to computer or network resources based on the roles of individual users within an organization. In the context of Non-Human Identity Management, RBAC is particularly relevant as it allows for the management of permissions for non-human entities, such as applications, services, or devices. Each non-human identity is assigned a role that defines its access rights, allowing for streamlined and efficient management of permissions. This approach minimizes the risk of unauthorized access by ensuring that non-human identities only have the permissions necessary for their specific functions. For example, a service account used for automated tasks may have different privileges compared to a monitoring application. RBAC also simplifies the process of onboarding and offboarding by allowing changes in access rights to be managed at the role level rather than individually for each identity, thereby enhancing security and compliance within the organization.
Examples
- A cloud service that allows different applications to access databases based on their assigned roles.
- An IoT device that can only send data to a server if it has the appropriate role assigned.
Additional Information
- RBAC can help organizations comply with regulatory standards by enforcing least privilege access.
- Roles can be defined hierarchically, allowing for more flexible and granular access control.