A solid security infrastructure is built around the user’s permissions and two-factor authentication. The ability to manage user permissions is an essential element in reducing the likelihood that malicious or accidental insider activities will occur, minimising the effects of data breaches and ensuring regulatory compliance.
1. Reduce the risk of insider Threats
The principle of least privilege is a typical method to restrict access for users. This implies that users should be granted only the privileges they need to perform their duties. This reduces the potential impact of any illegal action that is performed by employees or third party vendors.
2. Minimize the Risk of a Data Breach
Many industries are subject to strict regulations that require the most robust data protection practices. By controlling user permissions, organizations can ensure compliance by ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive information.
3. Reduce the risk of third-party vendor involvement
Many data breaches are caused by compromised credentials that are in the hands of third-party vendors. Regularly reviewing and updating user permissions can help to reduce the risk of unauthorised access by third-party vendors.
4. Flexibility for Privilege Escalation
Role-based access control (RBAC) is a popular method for managing user permissions that grants access rights in accordance with predefined roles. These roles can be nestled to give you a more precise control of access. For instance that a senior physician might have higher privileges than a junior doctor when it comes to viewing the patient’s data. Additionally, RBAC can be configured to require two-factor authentication (2FA) for certain roles in order to limit the risk of unauthorized access even if the password is compromised.