Role-Based Access Control
Role-Based Access Control assigns system permissions according to a user's authorized maintenance role and responsibility.
What this term means in maintenance
Role-Based Access Control assigns system permissions according to a user's authorized maintenance role and responsibility.
Maintenance roles
Permissions may differ for:
- Administrator
- Manager
- Supervisor
- Planner
- Technician
- Requestor
- Contractor
- Storekeeper
- Operator
Practical example
A requestor can submit and view requests, while a supervisor can approve, prioritize, assign, and close work.
Permission design
Access may control:
- View
- Create
- Edit
- Approve
- Cancel
- Close
- Export
- Configure
- Administer
Least privilege
Users should receive enough access to perform their role without unnecessary administrative authority.
Common mistake
Giving every user administrator access weakens security, traceability, and business control.
Related concepts
Related maintenance terms
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Audit Trail
An audit trail is a chronological record showing what information or status changed, when it changed, and which authorized user performed the action.
Electronic Signature
An electronic signature is a controlled digital indication that an identified person approved, reviewed, verified, or completed a record.
Maintenance Workflow
A maintenance workflow is the defined sequence of statuses, decisions, responsibilities, approvals, and actions used to process maintenance work.
Role-Based Access Control FAQs
- What does RBAC stand for?
RBAC stands for Role-Based Access Control.
- What can RBAC control?
Viewing, creating, editing, approving, cancelling, closing, exporting, configuring, and administering.
- Why use least privilege?
Users receive only the access needed for their responsibilities.