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<h1 style="text-align: center;">Security <br> (Users and Roles)</h1>
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Introduction to the Security
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The Security
moduleModule ensures the safety and integrity of your projects
by managing.
Some of the key features include:
- Managing user access, roles, and permissions.
- Controls who can access, view, and modify
- solution components.
- Controls who can manage runtime user interactions with displays and actions.
This module also supports integration with external user authentication systems, such as Active Directory (AD) and LDAP, to streamline user management across your organization, and implements the technical requirements for for critical infrastructures and regulated process automation, including FDA 21 CFR Part 11.
In this chapter, we will explore the key concepts and terminologies related to the Security module, its configuration process, and the application of security measures in your projects. By the end of this chapter, you will have a solid understanding of how to effectively manage users, roles, and permissions, and ensure a secure environment for your projects.
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Key Concepts and Terms
The Security module's purpose is to ensure secure data exchange between the platform and external databases. The concepts of Users, Permissions, Policies, and Runtime Users ease the Security module's understandingModule defines the Users allowed to use or modify solution, and their Roles, Permission, and Security Policies. The definition of users can be created locally using the platform tools or executed in connection with external definitions such as Active Directory, LDAP servers, or external SQL databases.
Users
Anyone accessing the projectsolution, either on the engineering or runtime mode, is a Userin engineering (Designer Tool) or in runtime mode (Displays).
Permissions
The Permissions concept ensures that users access only the necessary functionalities and data for their job, reducing the risk of security breaches and unauthorized activities. The group-based Permissions allow configuring which functions users can access while editing or during the project runtimePermissions are set levels of access for each user that determine what they can or cannot do within the solution.
Policies
The Policies enable the management of the manage requirements on User Identification and Session control. For instance, you can setup a Policy for minimum of 8 letters passwords (Identification Policy) and an automated LogOff after 8 hours of usage (Session Policy). Then, you setup which Users will be required to follow that Policy.
RuntimeUsers
Control.
RuntimeUsers
These users are created and retrieved It is a very common Project requirement to dynamic add and remove Users. Instead of modifying the Project every time, the platform allows the concept of Runtime Users which are dynamically created and retried from an external encrypted SQL database , but other Identification server can be integrated. or other identification servers.
Understanding the Security
moduleFeatures highlights
The Security Module in FactoryStudio offers various features to ensure complete security for your projects. Key features include:
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What the Security Module Enables
User roles management
Managing user roles in FactoryStudio involves assigning a role to each user that defines their level of access to various components of the projectsolution. Each role has its permissions, which can be customized to meet the security requirements of your organization.
Managing External Users
Definitions(Runtime Users)
External Users in FactoryStudio this context refers to users who are not part of the organization but need access to specific components of the project. This can include contractors, clients, or third-party vendors. These users are typically managed via RuntimeUsers or integration with Active Directory and LDAP.
Securing
Project SettingsSolution Configuration
The platform FactoryStudio provides several tools to secure project settings. By the solution configuration itself. By assigning Permissions and Policies, administrators can control which users have access to specific project settings and featuresmodules, editors and documents. This ensures that only authorized users can make changes to critical project settingson each part the solution configuration.
Securing Runtime Execution
Securing runtime involves managing user sessions in client displays by setting password requirements, session restrictions, and e-signature settings. FactoryStudio also The platform allows administrators to monitor client connections and manage active sessions.
Configuring the Security moduleConfiguration Workflow
Security module configuration workflow
Action
Where
Edit Users
Users
Define security Permissions
Security → Permissions
Define security Policies
Security → Policies
Manage RuntimeUsers
Security → RuntimeUsers
, Permissions and Policies Summary
For a summary of the Security Configuration, go to Security Overview, which presents the basic configuration steps and properties for Users, Permission and Policies.
The next section presents the configuration of those elements in further details.
Configuring the Security Module
Configuration Workflow
Each User is assigned to a set of Permissions and a to a Session Policy.
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Action | Where |
Edit Users | Security → Users |
Define security Permissions | Security → Permissions |
Define security Policies | Security → Policies |
Manage RuntimeUsers | Security → RuntimeUsers |
RuntimeUsers
Runtime Users
Each user is assigned to a security group defined in Permissions and a session policy configured in the Policies.
Permissions define the level of access users have for project configuration and client displays.
Policies, on the other hand, focus on managing user sessions in client displays, either WPF or HTML5, by setting password requirements, session restrictions, and e-signature settings.
See Exploring the Security Settings to read about the Security module configurations in detail.
Creating, editing and managing users
The Named Users with authorization to access the Project are defined in the SecurityUsers table on Security → Users. See Users properties to explore the default properties in detail.
Removing Users
You have three ways to disable users:
Blocking: use to block the user’s access. You may want to use this for users who are no longer in your company.
Flagging as deleted: use to block the user’s access and flag the user as deleted, without deleting the user. You may want to use this for users who are no longer in your company.
Deleting: removes the user completely from the system.
The method used varies according to the Security requirements on managing users for your application.
Defining Permissions
The project Permissions are defined in the SecurityUsers table on Security → Permissions. See Permissions properties to explore the common properties in detail.
Defining Policies
The project Permissions are defined in the SecurityUsers table on Security → Policies. See Policies properties to explore the common properties in detail.
Connecting Users with Permission Groups
On Security → Users, the column Permissions can be updated to include all Permission Groups authorized to each user. Select multiple rows, right-click to edit the combined rows, when applying same settings to more than one user.
To apply a created permission to a user, go to Permissions column, and select the desired option.
RuntimeUsers
RuntimeUsers are a separate group of users who are either defined in an external database or created dynamically using the CreateUser method, and they . They can log in and similarly utilize use remote operation displays similarly to the users specified in the Project solution configuration. See RuntimeUsers properties to explore the properties in detail
→ Read more about RuntimeUsers.
AD/LDAP Integrations
Windows AD Integration
Instead of validating the Users again, the credentials in the Project configuration and the identification of the User connection can be automatically executed using our The platform can automatically execute user credentials validation and user connection identification using native Windows Active Directory integration. This functionality in only , available for the Users users connecting from Windows operating systems.
→ Read more about For more information, see Windows AD / LDAP Server.
AD/LDAP Server Integration
When the integration with Windows AD integration is not available, it is still possible for an unavailable, automated identification can still be achieved using the a business server to define an -defined LDAP server to be used by the project. .
For more information, → Read more about Windows AD / LDAP Server.
Working with the Security
moduleRuntime Execution
For in-depth security runtime understanding, please explore the Security Runtime Execution.
Monitoring Clients Connections
The Monitoring Client Connections empowers you to track and manage active connections. This functionality enables efficient troubleshooting and resource allocation for your project's needs. Please refer to the Monitoring Client Connections for a comprehensive client connections understanding.
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Customizing Login Procedures
The Custom Login Procedures enables you to modify Modify the login page, fine-tune user validation, and incorporate custom logic into the client startup ScriptTask process . This allows for a tailored login experience that suits your project's specific requirements. For a deeper understanding of how to customize login procedures and to examine detailed examples, please consult the Customizing Login Procedures.
Managing Users on Displays and Scripts
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Further User management can also be execute on Scripts.
→ Read more on Scripts, Handling Security
Applying Security to Displays
Regulate The User Management on Displays and Scripts enables you to regulate user access and interactions within displays and scripts, promoting a secure and efficient work environment. To acquire an in-depth understanding of user management on displays and scripts, please consult the Managing Users on Displays and Scripts., either by protecting the entire display, or specific commands or elements within each display.
Display Edit or Run Security
The configuration table Displays → List, has the columns EditSecurity and RunSecurity that allow to define the PermissionGroups allowed to configure, or open in runtime, each displays.
Security within the Display
When drawing the solution User Interface, there is a Dynamic Property specifically to apply security to any Input the operator may do at the display.
→ Read more on Drawing User Interfaces / Dynamics and UI Elements, the Security Dynamic configuration.
Security Runtime Attributes
The Securitynamespace contains all runtime information regarding the security system. The Clientobject has information about the current user logged at that client station.
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Client.Username | The property is the name of current logged user. |
Client.CurrentUser | References the data structure with all the information of the currently logged-in user. |
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Best Practices and Recommendations
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
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Troubleshooting and Common #Issues
The Security module may encounter some issues in its operation. Here are some common issues and their solutions:
User cannot log in
- Solution: Ensure that the user is entering the correct login credentials. Check if the user's account is active and not blocked or flagged as deleted. If the problem persists, contact your system administrator.
Permission denied error
- Solution: Check the user's assigned Permissions. Ensure that they have the necessary access rights to perform the desired action. If necessary, update their Permissions or assign them to a different user group.
Best Practices and #Recommendations
To ensure the smooth operation of the Security module, follow these best practices:
- Regularly update your user list and their associated permissions
- to maintain security
- .
- Conduct
- periodic
- audits of user accounts and permissions
- , making necessary updates and
- removing inactive users.
- Enforce strong password policies to enhance security.
- Require
- complex passwords that include uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Encourage regular password changes.
- Keep your system up-to-date with patches and updates.
- Regular updates
- often include security enhancements and fixes. Ensure
- your system is up-to-date to
- benefit from these improvements.
Troubleshooting and Common Issues:
- User Cannot Log In: Ensure the user is entering correct login credentials. Check if the user's account is active and not blocked or flagged as deleted. If the problem persists, contact your system administrator.
- Permission Denied Error: Check the user's assigned Permissions. Ensure they have the necessary access rights to perform the desired action. Update their Permissions or assign them to a different user group if necessary.
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Security Runtime Attributes
The Security namespace has all the runtime information regarding the security system.
For general information on namespace and object concepts, go to the section Objects and Attributes.
The Client object has information about the current user logged at that client station:
Client.UsernameClient.CurrentUserSee Namespaces Reference for the complete list of properties and available methods.
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