Definition of Role-based access control (RBAC)
Role-based access control (RBAC) means that authorization is granted based on predefined roles.
- A role usually means job position in a company
- Roles are then assigned to individual users.
- It is one way of assigning permissions, controlling access to information and protecting data.
For example, HR professionals have access to personnel data of employees or applicants, asset managers have access to asset evidence. Look how RBAC works.
