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ABAC vs. RBAC: A Comparison

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  In organizations, users of the network must be authenticated and authorized before accessing the system. This is especially the case for parts of the system capable of contributing to security breaches. Access control is a way of ensuring that users are who they say they are and that they have adequate access to company data. There are two key methods of controlling access for systems — role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC). Authentication and Authorization Authentication and authorization are two main aspects of security. After entering your credentials to log in to your computer or sign in to an app or program, the system or application undertakes authentication to determine your degree of authorization. Authorization can include what accounts you can use, what services you have access to, and what functions you are required to perform. RBAC and ABAC's primary distinction is that RBAC offers access to services or information based on use

5 Points to Consider Before Implementing ERP System in Your Organization

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Given its numerous advantages, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, without doubt, are a must for today's organizations. But knowing the downsides of the program is equally important to ensure that going for ERP is the right step for your business. The principal ERP drawbacks customers may encounter are as follows: 1: Data Security and Mandatory Compliance Obligations According to available data, since the second half of 2019, there has been quite an upsurge in instances of data breaches worldwide. Hackers have been successful in intruding into corporate networks, inflicting losses amounting to millions. Also, there are many legislation that specifically aim to protect data privacy. SOX, GDPR, CCPA are to name a few. ERP data security , thus, is very critical. Data security and data privacy are a must in today's digital world. ERP systems have many vulnerabilities that expose company data, posing threats to data security initiatives. Fortunately enough, there are

PeopleSoft SSO: Improving Employee Experience

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Employees manage various logins, including emails, financials, CRM software, and other programs and systems built during a regular workday to simplify their daily activities. Remembering and recalling all the usernames and passwords associated with such systems can be daunting and contribute to a loss of productivity. Single Sign-On (SSO) is an Identity and Access Management (IAM) method that enables users to authenticate securely with different websites and applications, by signing in only once — with only one set of credentials. The app or website (which the user is attempting to access) relies on a trusted third party with a Single Sign-On solution to authenticate the users' identity. Why is SSO important today for Human Resource Organizations? 1. SSO Makes the HR System User-Friendly and Easy to Use SSO's greatest benefit is that users can switch between applications safely without having to specify their credentials time and again. SSO effectively incorporates individual s

SAP HANA's Dynamic Data Masking: The Smarter Way

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  SAP HANA - a high-performance in-memory database - accelerates data-driven, real-time decision-making and practice. It supports all workloads with the most extensive advanced analytics on multi-model data, both on-premise and in the cloud. SAP HANA offers a robust security system to help safeguard your data. Apart from the authentication/single sign-on, user/role and authorization management, audit logging, and encryption functionality that already existed, SAP HANA also offers native dynamic data masking functionality. Authorization is the primary means of controlling access. The privilege framework of SAP HANA is based on standard SQL privileges allowing for fine-granular control, with extensions for different use cases such as dashboards or reporting. Roles allow for efficient separation of duties. The functionality of native data masking alters how data appears in views without modifying the underlying data. Since the underlying data remains unchanged, calculations on the masked

Multi-Factor Authentication: 4 Easy Tips to Get the Most Out of It

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  Many enterprises think of multi-factor authentication (MFA) as an issue that was solved years ago and which now requires only routine maintenance. Keeping in mind the current scenario worldwide, it is high time the critical role of MFA security solutions in organizations was reexamined. The technology environment was completely different when most organizations first introduced MFA technology. There were only one or two major technology providers, and they offered expensive hardware-based solutions that were unwieldy to use. Today we have hundreds of vendors that deliver versatile and user-friendly solutions running as mobile apps and in many other convenient formats also. Designed for an Older Technology Environment Many organizations are still operating MFA security solutions deployments built around the constraints of yesteryears, rather than today's versatility. These obsolete MFA strategies use the technology to safeguard remote access for workers and highly sensitive info