Bypassing role-based and attribute-based access controls
Role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) are two popular approaches to data security in organizations. RBAC focuses on managing access based on an individual’s role within the organization, allowing them to access data relevant to their job functions. RBAC typically controls access to tables, columns, and cells, and is often implemented through table access control lists (ACLs). However, RBAC may not be suitable for organization-wide implementation as it is more consumer-specific.
On the other hand, ABAC is an approach that grants or restricts data access based on assigned attributes related to users, objects, actions, and the environment. ABAC offers a more dynamic and flexible model compared to RBAC. It allows for the independent provisioning of policies, users, and objects, and access control decisions are made at the time of data request based on the specified attributes.
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