Access Restriction by Active Directory (AD) Profile in eCatalog


Tailored Access Control Based on Organizational Units:

eCatalog provides robust capabilities to restrict or permit access to the system based on AD profiles, allowing administrators to effectively manage user access from different domains or organizational units (OUs). This feature ensures that only authorized users from specified AD domains can access the system, enhancing security and compliance.


Configuring Access Restrictions:


  • Domain-Based Access Control
    Scenario Example: If an organization operates across two domains, Domain A and Domain B, and wishes to restrict access to users from only Domain B, eCatalog facilitates this through customizable access control settings.
  • Access Control Strategies:
    • Allow Access with Blacklist Exceptions: 
      Administrators can set the access mode to "Allow Access" but exclude certain groups or domains by adding them to a blacklist. For instance, adding "OU=DomainB" to the blacklist would prevent users from Domain B from accessing the system, while all others could.
    • Deny Access with Whitelist Exceptions: 
      Alternatively, setting the access mode to "Deny Access" enables administrators to specify which groups or domains are allowed. By whitelisting "OU=DomainA," only users from Domain A can access the system, excluding all others.


Benefits of AD Profile-Based Access Restriction:


  • Enhanced Security
    By controlling which AD profiles can access the system, eCatalog helps ensure that only authorized personnel have access, significantly reducing the risk of internal data breaches.
  • Simplified Compliance
    Many organizations are required to enforce strict access controls as part of regulatory compliance. By using AD profiles to manage access, eCatalog simplifies the enforcement of these regulations.
  • Customized Access Management
    This feature allows for granular control over user access based on the organization’s structure and security policies, providing flexibility and precision in access management.


Implementing Access Restriction by AD Profile:


  • Administrative Configuration
    Access to this feature is managed through the eCatalog’s security settings panel, where administrators can specify which AD profiles are allowed or denied access. This setup includes entering AD units in the form of OU=DomainX, where X corresponds to the specific domain or organizational unit.
  • Regular Review and Adjustment
    Given the dynamic nature of organizational structures and personnel, it is advisable for administrators to regularly review and adjust AD-based access settings to accommodate changes within the organization or shifts in security strategy.