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By Jean Chorazyczewski, Director, InCommon Academy
With Q&A by Gail Lift and Bruce Timberlake, University of Michigan
In today’s complex IT landscapes, ensuring secure and efficient access control is paramount. Grouper, an open-source software component of InCommon’s Trusted Access Platform, simplifies group provisioning and permission assignment.
But what if you need a more granular and adaptable approach? Enter Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC).
The next IAM Online webinar on July 17 dives into the world of Grouper ABAC with Gail Lift, application developer lead, and Bruce Timberlake, senior application systems administrator, from the University of Michigan (UM).
The duo will discuss how UM leverages ABAC to create access control groups that were previously unsustainable, while keeping affiliation data in context for accurate and auditable access control. This session is a must-attend for anyone seeking to modernize their access management with Grouper ABAC.
Senior application systems administrator
Application developer lead
Contributor: Liam Hoekenga, application developer senior
Here is a preview of the insights and expertise that attendees can expect.
Speaker Q&A
Implementing Grouper ABAC has provided us with significant insights and lessons.
The flexibility of ABAC allowed us to rethink our approach to group provisioning, moving away from premade
groups to dynamically defining memberships based on attributes.
This shift not only improved
agility but also enhanced customization, aligning access permissions more closely with organizational
needs.
Additionally, ABAC enabled us to simplify group membership definitions by directly
specifying attributes, reducing complexity, and improving clarity in access management.
Based on our experience, practical tips for approaching Grouper ABAC implementation
include embracing experimentation and iterative refinement.
Try different approaches
confidently, knowing that ABAC supports easy adjustments and reversals. Iterate quickly; if initial attempts
do not yield desired outcomes, pivot swiftly to refine strategies.
Adopting an agile mindset,
where failing fast leads to rapid learning and improvement, is key to effectively harnessing the power of
Grouper ABAC.
Understanding the importance of Grouper ABAC is crucial for modern access
management practices.
ABAC represents the future of access control in Grouper, offering more
flexibility and scalability compared to traditional methods. By leveraging ABAC, institutions can ensure
access controls closely align with user needs and organizational requirements, avoiding unnecessary
complexities.
Moreover, ABAC streamlines group management processes, reducing manual effort and
enhancing security through automated, attribute-driven access controls.
Attendees can expect to discover the exciting capabilities of ABAC and its
transformative impact on access management practices. Learn how adopting ABAC can lead to greater user
satisfaction by providing more tailored and efficient access control solutions.
Our goal is to
inspire attendees to embrace Grouper ABAC as a pivotal tool for modernizing and optimizing access management
strategies.
Join us for IAM Online
Please join us online for “Implementing Grouper ABAC” at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
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