Access Control

Early Access release. See Enable self-service features.

Role-based access control (RBAC) is a fundamental component of secure access management.

RBAC provides you with a structured and scalable set of controls to manage user access to Okta Workflows resources, granting only the necessary permission levels.

Benefits

There are many advantages to implementing RBAC in Okta Workflows:

Granular access control
RBAC allows you to define and enforce granular access controls based on the roles users have within your organization. This ensures that users can access only the resources and information necessary for their specific roles and responsibilities.
Simplified management
RBAC simplifies access management by letting you group users based on their roles. Instead of managing individual permissions for each user, a Workflows Administrator can assign and revoke access at the role level. As the access control feature is synced with Okta Universal Directory, this simplifies changes in personnel, organizational structure, or access requirements. This adaptability ensures that access permissions remain accurate and aligned with the needs of the organization.
Reduced risk of unauthorized access
By assigning roles with specific permissions, organizations ensure that users can only perform the actions and access the data relevant to their job functions. This reduces the chances of intentional or accidental misuse of critical systems or sensitive information.
Enhanced security
RBAC enhances security by limiting the impact of potential security incidents. If a bad actor compromises an account, they only have the limited permissions associated with that user's role, rather than gaining full access to Okta Workflows resources or the Okta org.
Compliance and auditing
Many regulatory processes and industry standards require organizations to implement proper access controls. RBAC helps you to meet compliance requirements by providing a structured approach to managing access. In addition, you facilitate auditing processes by providing read-only access roles. This allows your organization to demonstrate best practices in controlling access to sensitive information.

Next steps

Get started with RBAC

Access control example

Roles and permissions

Manage Workflows roles