Governance
Data governance is the practice of managing and controlling data to ensure its accuracy, quality, security, and accessibility throughout its lifecycle. Effective data governance establishes policies, procedures, and standards to manage data assets, ensuring they are reliable and trusted. It plays a critical role in compliance, risk management, and decision-making processes within an organization.
The Importance of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in Data Governance
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) is a method of regulating access to data based on the roles of individual users within an organization. By assigning permissions to specific roles rather than individual users, RBAC simplifies the management of user privileges and enhances data security. Integrating RBAC into data governance ensures that only authorized personnel can access, modify, or manage data according to their roles and responsibilities.
Implementing RBAC in VDA
Login as SUPERADMIN user
Move to Permissions Tab
In the Permissions Page, Select the "Role Name" then from the below dropdown API list select the "Mappings Applies Selected Role" and click on submit.
Select the appropriate permissions and then Click on Submit
After this, users should only be able to see pages for which they are authorized.
Ex. Datasource
Key Benefits
Enhanced Security: By restricting data access based on roles, RBAC minimizes the risk of unauthorized access and potential data breaches.
Compliance and Auditability: RBAC helps organizations comply with regulatory requirements by providing clear audit trails of who accessed and modified data.
Improved Efficiency: Simplifies the process of managing user permissions, especially in large organizations with complex data environments.
Scalability: Facilitates easier administration of access controls as organizations grow and roles evolve.
Risk Mitigation: Reduces the likelihood of human error and misuse of data by ensuring that users only have access to data necessary for their roles.
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