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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Overview

The Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) initiative is designed to enhance the security and efficiency of Project Echelon by enabling granular access management. This feature ensures that users only have access to the data and functionality necessary for their roles, adhering to the principle of least privilege. RBAC empowers organizations to maintain strict compliance with security policies while improving operational clarity and user accountability.

Use Case Example

A Manager at Macquarie can assign tasks to employees but cannot modify system compliance settings. Conversely, an IT Administrator can oversee and configure integrations but cannot access sensitive business task data. This separation of responsibilities ensures secure and efficient operations across the enterprise.

Target Market

This feature targets organizations seeking to enhance their security posture, streamline operations, and ensure compliance with regulatory mandates.

Benefits

Enhanced Security

Minimized risk of unauthorized access and data breaches by adhering to the principle of least privilege.

Operational Efficiency

Streamlined user onboarding and role management, reducing administrative overhead.

Compliance Readiness

Simplified adherence to regulatory requirements through robust access control policies and reporting.

Scalability

Easily manage access for growing teams and evolving organizational structures.

Flexibility

Adaptable role definitions to suit dynamic business needs and processes.

Summary of Benefits

RBAC underpins Project Echelon’s commitment to enterprise-grade security and seamless integration. It ensures that every user operates within their defined boundaries, enhancing trust, compliance, and operational clarity.

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Objectives

Objectives

The primary objective of the Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) initiative is to enhance the security and operational efficiency of Project Echelon by enabling precise access management. It aims to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations, facilitate scalable role management, and improve user accountability.

Goals

Goals

1. Implement a robust RBAC system to ensure users have access only to necessary data and functionality.

2. Facilitate compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements.

3. Streamline the process of user onboarding and role management to reduce administrative overhead.

4. Provide adaptability in role definitions to accommodate changing business needs.

Dependancies

Deliverables

Deliverables

1. A fully functional RBAC module integrated into Project Echelon.

2. Comprehensive documentation for role definitions and access policies.

3. User interface enhancements for role assignment and management.

4. Training materials and sessions for stakeholders on the use and benefits of RBAC.

Timeline

Timeline

Phase 1: Requirements Gathering and Analysis (Month 1-2)

Phase 2: Design and Development (Month 3-4)

Phase 3: Testing and Iteration (Month 5)

Phase 4: Deployment and Training (Month 6)

Key Metrics

Key Metrics

1. Reduction in unauthorized access incidents.

2. Time efficiency in user onboarding and role assignment processes.

3. Improvement in compliance audit scores.

4. User satisfaction ratings with the access control system.

Stakeholders

Stakeholders

1. Project Echelon Product Management

2. IT Security Team

3. Compliance Officers

4. User Support and Training Teams

5. End-users, including Managers and IT Administrators at organizations like Macquarie.

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User Activities

User Activities

  • Assigning tasks

  • Configuring role-based access controls

  • Monitoring user activity and access logs

  • Managing user roles and permissions

  • Auditing compliance with access policies

User Stories

User Stories

  • As a manager, I want to automate task assignments to reduce manual workload

  • As an IT administrator, I want to configure user roles to align with security policies

  • As a compliance officer, I need to generate access reports to ensure regulatory adherence

  • As a user, I want straightforward access to tools necessary for my role to increase efficiency

  • As a security officer, I want to limit access to sensitive information to maintain data integrity

Success Metrics

Success Metrics

  • Reduction in task completion time by 20%

  • Decrease in unauthorized access incidents by 30%

  • Increase compliance audit scores by 15%

  • Improve user satisfaction ratings with the access control system by 25%

  • Reduce the time for user onboarding and role assignment by 40%

Tasks

Tasks

  • Develop an API for system integration

  • Create a user-friendly interface for role assignment and management

  • Develop a reporting module for access and compliance audits

  • Implement permission settings according to role definitions

  • Conduct training sessions for end users and stakeholders

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Customer Jobs

Customer Jobs

  • Manage user access and permissions efficiently.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
  • Maintain operational clarity and accountability.
  • Adapt quickly to changing organizational roles and structures.

Customer Pains

Pain

  • Risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.
  • High administrative overhead in managing user roles.
  • Complexity in adhering to regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Difficulty in scaling access management for growing teams.

Customer Gains

Gains

  • Enhanced security through minimized access risks.
  • Smooth and efficient onboarding of users.
  • Streamlined role management operations.
  • Improved compliance readiness and reporting.
  • Scalability and flexibility in role definition.

Gain Creators

Pain Relievers

  • Adheres to the principle of least privilege to mitigate unauthorized access risks.
  • Streamlines onboarding and management processes, reducing administrative burden.
  • Offers robust policies and documentation to meet compliance standards.
  • Enables straightforward scalability for organizational growth.

Pain Relievers

Gain Creators

  • Ensures users operate within their defined access levels, enhancing trust.
  • Reduces time and effort in managing user roles and permissions.
  • Simplifies and ensures compliance with security regulations.
  • Provides a scalable solution for evolving organizational needs.
  • Facilitates adaptability to dynamic business processes and structures.

Products & Services

Products and Services

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) module for Project Echelon.
  • User interface for easy role assignment and management.
  • Documentation on role definitions and access policies.
  • Training sessions for effective RBAC implementation.

Requirements

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Product Initiave Goals

Goals

The Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) initiative aims to achieve several strategic goals:

1. Implement Robust Access Control

Ensure users can only access the data and functionalities necessary for their roles, enhancing security and operational efficiency.

2. Facilitate Compliance

Support compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements through a structured approach to access management.

3. Streamline User Management

Reduce administrative overhead by simplifying the process of user onboarding and role management.

4. Adapt to Business Needs

Allow for flexible role definitions that can be adjusted to match changing business dynamics and requirements.

 

Strategic Fit

The RBAC initiative is strategically aligned with the overarching aims of Project Echelon, delivering value by:

Enhancing Security Posture

Protecting sensitive data against unauthorized access, thereby upholding the security objectives of Project Echelon.

Promoting Operational Efficiency

Reducing time and effort involved in managing user roles and access rights, supporting streamlined operations across the organization.

Encouraging Compliance and Adaptability

Ensuring the project meets compliance requirements with ease while providing the flexibility to accommodate organizational changes.

 

Assumptions

The following assumptions underpin the successful implementation of the RBAC feature:

User Management Compatibility

Existing user management and authentication systems are compatible with the newly developed RBAC module.

Stakeholder Alignment

Coordination with compliance and IT security teams is effective to ensure policies align with the RBAC system.

Resource Availability

Adequate development resources are available throughout the project timeline to achieve the desired deliverables.

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Customer needs to be meet


Customer Needs to be Met

Epic 1: Enhanced Security and Compliance

As a customer, I want a system that ensures users only have access to necessary data and functionality, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.

As a customer, I need the RBAC system to facilitate compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements, simplifying audits and reporting.

 

Epic 2: Operational Efficiency

As a customer, I require streamlined user onboarding and role management processes to reduce administrative overhead and improve time efficiency.

 

Epic 3: Scalability and Flexibility

As a customer, I need a scalable system to easily manage access for growing teams and changing organizational structures.

As a customer, I want the ability to adapt role definitions to suit dynamic business needs and processes.

 

Epic 4: User Satisfaction and Accountability

As a customer, I want user interface enhancements that facilitate easy role assignment and management, thereby improving user satisfaction with the access control system.

As a customer, I want training materials and sessions available to stakeholders to ensure understanding and effective use of the RBAC system.

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<table><tr><th>Title</th><th>User Story</th><th>Acceptance Criteria</th></tr><tr><td>Epic 1: Enhanced Security and Compliance</td><td>As a customer, I want a system that ensures users only have access to necessary data and functionality, minimizing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.</td><td>1. System must prevent access to unauthorized data for each user role.<br>2. Logs of access attempts must be generated and reviewed regularly.<br>3. Users cannot alter their role assignments.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>As a customer, I need the RBAC system to facilitate compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements, simplifying audits and reporting.</td><td>1. Access policies should be aligned with regulatory standards.<br>2. The system must generate compliance reports.<br>3. Audit logs must be easily exportable for compliance review.</td></tr><tr><td>Epic 2: Operational Efficiency</td><td>As a customer, I require streamlined user onboarding and role management processes to reduce administrative overhead and improve time efficiency.</td><td>1. New users can be onboarded within a defined SLA (e.g., within 30 minutes).<br>2. Admin interface for managing user roles is intuitive and requires minimal training.<br>3. Batch role assignments are supported to speed up the process.</td></tr><tr><td>Epic 3: Scalability and Flexibility</td><td>As a customer, I need a scalable system to easily manage access for growing teams and changing organizational structures.</td><td>1. System should support adding roles and users without performance degradation.<br>2. Role hierarchies can be easily modified as team structures change.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>As a customer, I want the ability to adapt role definitions to suit dynamic business needs and processes.</td><td>1. Roles can be customized through an admin interface without system downtime.<br>2. Changes to roles should not require code changes.</td></tr><tr><td>Epic 4: User Satisfaction and Accountability</td><td>As a customer, I want user interface enhancements that facilitate easy role assignment and management, thereby improving user satisfaction with the access control system.</td><td>1. Feedback on UI should indicate ease of use from at least 80% of test users.<br>2. Role assignments can be completed in under 5 clicks/actions.</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>As a customer, I want training materials and sessions available to stakeholders to ensure understanding and effective use of the RBAC system.</td><td>1. Training sessions are available and attended by at least 90% of key stakeholders.<br>2. Documentation and training materials are accessible and reviewed positively in surveys.</td></tr></table>
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Business needs to be meet


Business Needs to be Met

Epic 1: Security Enhancement

As a business, we want to implement a robust RBAC system that adheres to the principle of least privilege to minimize the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.

As a business, we want to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations through precise access management.

 

Epic 2: Operational Efficiency

As a business, we want to streamline user onboarding and role management to reduce administrative overhead.

As a business, we want to facilitate a quick and efficient role assignment process for new and existing users.

 

Epic 3: Compliance Management

As a business, we want to simplify adherence to regulatory requirements by maintaining robust access control policies and reporting features.

As a business, we want to improve our compliance audit scores through enhanced access management capabilities.

 

Epic 4: Scalability and Flexibility

As a business, we want the ability to easily manage access for growing teams and evolving organizational structures.

As a business, we want to be able to adapt role definitions swiftly to meet dynamic business needs and processes.

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<table> <thead> <tr> <th>Title</th> <th>User Story</th> <th>Acceptance Criteria</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Epic 1: Security Enhancement</td> <td>As a business, we want to implement a robust RBAC system that adheres to the principle of least privilege to minimize the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches.</td> <td> <ul> <li>RBAC system ensures users can only access information and functions necessary for their role.</li> <li>Verification of access logs to confirm no unauthorized access incidents post-deployment.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>As a business, we want to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations through precise access management.</td> <td> <ul> <li>Access permissions are in accordance with defined security policies and regulations.</li> <li>Regular audits of access permissions show 100% compliance with current policies.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 2: Operational Efficiency</td> <td>As a business, we want to streamline user onboarding and role management to reduce administrative overhead.</td> <td> <ul> <li>User onboarding time is reduced by 30% compared to the previous method.</li> <li>Role management interface is intuitive, allowing administrators to set roles in less than 5 minutes.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>As a business, we want to facilitate a quick and efficient role assignment process for new and existing users.</td> <td> <ul> <li>New users have their roles assigned within 24 hours of joining.</li> <li>Existing users can have role changes processed within 2 hours.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 3: Compliance Management</td> <td>As a business, we want to simplify adherence to regulatory requirements by maintaining robust access control policies and reporting features.</td> <td> <ul> <li>Access control policies are updated and documented for audit purposes.</li> <li>Reporting features generate compliance reports automatically at scheduled intervals.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>As a business, we want to improve our compliance audit scores through enhanced access management capabilities.</td> <td> <ul> <li>Compliance audit scores show a minimum 10% improvement within the first year of implementation.</li> <li>All audit findings related to access management are addressed and closed without recurrence over 3 consecutive audits.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 4: Scalability and Flexibility</td> <td>As a business, we want the ability to easily manage access for growing teams and evolving organizational structures.</td> <td> <ul> <li>The RBAC system supports adding 50% more roles without degradation in performance.</li> <li>New team structures can be configured within the system within 2 days of changes.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td>As a business, we want to be able to adapt role definitions swiftly to meet dynamic business needs and processes.</td> <td> <ul> <li>Role definitions can be updated and deployed system-wide within a day after change approval.</li> <li>The system supports custom role creation without requiring additional development resources.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
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Operational needs to be meet

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Operational Needs to be Met

Epic 1: Security Enhancement and Compliance

1. Develop and integrate a robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system ensuring that users access only the data and features necessary for their roles.

2. Align the RBAC module with existing security policies and regulatory requirements, guaranteeing adherence to the principle of least privilege.

3. Monitor and document compliance with access control policies to support regulatory audits and reporting.

Epic 2: User Management and Role Assignment

1. Create an intuitive user interface for role assignment and management, simplifying the process for administrators.

2. Implement streamlined user onboarding processes that integrate seamlessly with existing management systems.

3. Provide flexibility in defining roles to accommodate the changing needs and structures of organizations.

Epic 3: Training and Documentation

1. Develop comprehensive documentation detailing role definitions, access policies, and system functionality.

2. Generate training materials and conduct sessions to educate stakeholders on the RBAC system's usage and benefits.

Epic 4: Performance Monitoring and Feedback

1. Establish metrics to measure reduction in unauthorized access incidents and improvements in compliance audit scores.

2. Collect user feedback on the convenience and reliability of the access control system to enhance user satisfaction.

3. Implement systems to track time efficiency in user onboarding and role assignment processes.

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<table> <thead> <tr> <th>Title</th> <th>User Story</th> <th>Acceptance Criteria</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Epic 1: Security Enhancement and Compliance - RBAC System Integration</td> <td>As a security officer, I want a robust RBAC system integrated so that users can only access data and features necessary for their roles.</td> <td> <ul> <li>The RBAC system must restrict user access based on predefined roles.</li> <li>Users should not be able to access data outside their role's scope.</li> <li>The system must log all access attempts for auditing purposes.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 1: Security Enhancement and Compliance - Policy Alignment</td> <td>As a compliance officer, I want the RBAC module aligned with existing security policies to ensure principle of least privilege is adhered.</td> <td> <ul> <li>Access rules must be documented and aligned with current security policies.</li> <li>The system must verify role compliance with regulatory standards.</li> <li>Periodic audits must be supported by the system’s log data.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 1: Security Enhancement and Compliance - Compliance Monitoring</td> <td>As a compliance officer, I want compliance with access control policies documented to support audits and regulatory reporting.</td> <td> <ul> <li>The system must provide detailed reports on access compliance.</li> <li>Audit logs should be easily exportable for external review.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 2: User Management and Role Assignment - User Interface</td> <td>As an administrator, I want an intuitive UI for role assignment and management to simplify the process.</td> <td> <ul> <li>The UI should allow easy assignment and modification of roles.</li> <li>Administrators must be able to manage users without extensive training.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 2: User Management and Role Assignment - Onboarding Processes</td> <td>As an HR manager, I want streamlined user onboarding processes to integrate with existing systems.</td> <td> <ul> <li>New users must be onboarded with necessary roles assigned within 30 minutes.</li> <li>The system integrates with HR management software for automatic user updates.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 2: User Management and Role Assignment - Role Flexibility</td> <td>As a project manager, I need flexible role definitions to suit evolving organizational structures.</td> <td> <ul> <li>Roles can be customized without affecting existing access permissions.</li> <li>Role changes reflect across the system within 5 minutes.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 3: Training and Documentation - Comprehensive Documentation</td> <td>As a trainer, I want comprehensive documentation on role definitions and policies to support training sessions.</td> <td> <ul> <li>Documentation must cover all role definitions and access levels.</li> <li>Material must be available in both digital and printed formats.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 3: Training and Documentation - Training Materials Development</td> <td>As a training coordinator, I need training materials and sessions to educate stakeholders on the RBAC system.</td> <td> <ul> <li>Training sessions should be available for all levels of users.</li> <li>Feedback forms post-training to ensure understanding of key concepts.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 4: Performance Monitoring and Feedback - Performance Metrics</td> <td>As a compliance officer, I want metrics to measure reduction in unauthorized access and compliance improvements.</td> <td> <ul> <li>Quarterly reports on unauthorized access incidents.</li> <li>Improvements in compliance audit scores documented semi-annually.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 4: Performance Monitoring and Feedback - User Feedback</td> <td>As a product manager, I want to collect user feedback on the access control system's convenience to enhance satisfaction.</td> <td> <ul> <li>User feedback should be collected regularly and analyzed monthly.</li> <li>Feedback mechanisms must be present within the system interface.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> <tr> <td>Epic 4: Performance Monitoring and Feedback - Time Efficiency Tracking</td> <td>As an HR manager, I want to track time efficiency in onboarding and role assignment to improve processes.</td> <td> <ul> <li>Reports on onboarding time efficiency should be generated monthly.</li> <li>System enhancements should be made based on identified bottlenecks.</li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
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Roadmap Breakdown

Phase 1: Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

Objective

The primary goal of Phase 1 is to deliver essential features that enhance security and compliance, streamline user management, and provide scalability to meet user needs effectively.

Features

Enhanced Security and Compliance: Implement the core Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system to ensure users only access necessary data. Align this system with security policies and begin continuous monitoring for compliance audit readiness.

Operational Efficiency: Integrate basic role management processes and initiate streamlined user onboarding to reduce administrative tasks.

Scalability and Flexibility: Develop fundamental structure to allow management of access for growing teams and facilitate easy adaptation of basic role definitions.

Outcomes

Deploy a robust foundational RBAC system that supports initial compliance and security needs while enhancing operational efficiency through improved user management practices.

Phase 2: Full Product Development

Objective

To expand upon the MVP by incorporating advanced features, maximizing user satisfaction, and ensuring all requirements are met comprehensively for scalability and compliance.

Features

Enhanced Security and Compliance: Expand the RBAC's functionality by integrating advanced features for comprehensive compliance monitoring and reporting, strengthening adherence to the least privilege principle.

Operational Efficiency: Enhance role management and onboarding processes with more intuitive interfaces and automated workflows to further reduce management overhead and improve time efficiency.

Scalability and Flexibility: Continue to adapt and refine role definitions to accommodate business changes dynamically, ensuring the system can grow with the organization.

User Satisfaction and Accountability: Develop user interface enhancements for easier role assignments, coupled with comprehensive training materials and sessions to boost stakeholder engagement and system efficacy.

Outcomes

Complete a fully scalable and flexible RBAC solution that is user-friendly, aligns with business and operational needs, and excels in security and compliance management while fostering strong user satisfaction and accountability.

Roadmap Timeline

Phase 1: Minimum Viable Product (MVP)

Objective

The primary goal of Phase 1 is to deliver essential features that enhance security and compliance, streamline user management, and provide scalability to meet user needs effectively.

Features

Enhanced Security and Compliance: Implement the core Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system to ensure users only access necessary data. Align this system with security policies and begin continuous monitoring for compliance audit readiness.

Operational Efficiency: Integrate basic role management processes and initiate streamlined user onboarding to reduce administrative tasks.

Scalability and Flexibility: Develop fundamental structure to allow management of access for growing teams and facilitate easy adaptation of basic role definitions.

Outcomes

Deploy a robust foundational RBAC system that supports initial compliance and security needs while enhancing operational efficiency through improved user management practices.

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Phase 2: Full Product Development

Objective

To expand upon the MVP by incorporating advanced features, maximising user satisfaction, and ensuring all requirements are met comprehensively for scalability and compliance.

Features

Enhanced Security and Compliance: Expand the RBAC's functionality by integrating advanced features for comprehensive compliance monitoring and reporting, strengthening adherence to the least privilege principle.

Operational Efficiency: Enhance role management and onboarding processes with more intuitive interfaces and automated workflows to further reduce management overhead and improve time efficiency.

Scalability and Flexibility: Continue to adapt and refine role definitions to accommodate business changes dynamically, ensuring the system can grow with the organization.

User Satisfaction and Accountability: Develop user interface enhancements for easier role assignments, coupled with comprehensive training materials and sessions to boost stakeholder engagement and system efficacy.OutcomesComplete a fully scalable and flexible RBAC solution that is user-friendly, aligns with business and operational needs, and excels in security and compliance management while fostering strong user satisfaction and accountability.

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