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A secure security system is based on two-factor authentication and user permissions. The ability to manage user permissions is an essential element in reducing the risk that malicious or accidental insider activities will occur, minimizing the effects of data breaches and maintaining regulatory compliance.
1. Reduce the risk of insider threats
The principle of least privilege is a typical method to restrict access for users. This states that users should be given only the privileges they need for their job. This helps minimize the potential negative impact of unauthorised activities that could be caused by employees or third-party vendors.
2. Reduce the risk of a Data Breach
Many industries are governed by strict laws which require strong data protection practices. The management of user permissions allows organizations to ensure compliance by ensuring that only authorized people 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. Reviewing and updating regularly the permissions of users can reduce the chance that external vendors gain access without authorization.
4. Provide flexibility for Privilege Escalation
Role-based access control (RBAC) is a well-known approach to managing user permissions that assigns specific access rights based on predefined roles. These roles can be grouped to permit fine-grained control of access. A senior physician, for instance, may have greater privileges when viewing patient data than a junior physician. RBAC can also be set to require two-factor authentication (2FA) even for certain roles, to minimize the risk of an unauthorized entry even if a password is compromised.