Two factor authentication are essential components of a robust security system. The ability to control user permissions is an essential instrument to reduce the chance of accidental or malicious insider activities, minimizing the consequences of any data breaches and maintaining the regulatory compliance.
1. Reduce the risk of insider threats
A common method for limiting access for users is to apply the principle of least privilege which states that users should be granted the minimum level of privileges necessary for their responsibilities. This helps to limit the potential impact of any illegal action that is performed by employees or third party vendors.
2. Reduce the Risk of Data Breach
Many industries are subject to strict regulatory requirements that require strict data protection practices. Controlling user permissions allows companies to ensure compliance by ensuring only authorized users have access to sensitive information.
3. Reduce the possibility of third-party vendor activity
Many data breaches happen as a result of compromised credentials owned by third-party vendors. Regularly reviewing and updating permissions for users can help reduce the risk of unauthorized access by third-party vendors.
4. Provide Flexibility for Privilege Escalation
Role-based Access Control (RBAC) has become an increasingly popular method of managing user access rights. It assigns specific rights according to roles that have been defined. These roles can be nested to permit more precise access control. For instance, a senior physician may have higher access rights than a junior doctor when it comes to accessing the patient’s data. RBAC can also be configured to require a two-factor authentication (2FA) even for specific roles, to limit the risk of being unauthorized to access the system, even if a password gets compromised.