Role-Based Access Control for Administrators

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for Members, Devices, and Networks

Overview

This article explains the “Manage Members and Devices Only” and “Manage Networks Only” roles within Perimeter 81. These predefined roles streamline administrative tasks by assigning specific permissions and restrictions to team members, ensuring operational efficiency and enhanced security.

Manage Members and Devices Only

Description

The Manage Members and Devices Only role allows administrators to focus on managing members and device-related settings. This role is ideal for team members responsible for onboarding, monitoring, and managing user and device configurations.

Permissions

     •           Access to Members and Devices interfaces: Full visibility and control over user and device-related settings.

     •           User Management:

             •    Invite and delete users.

             •    Assign roles to users (except Admin and Billing roles).

     •           Device Management:

             •    Configure device posture settings.

             •    Manage user configuration profiles.

     •           Activity Logs: View logs related to Member Activity.

Restrictions

     •           No visibility or access to other administrative areas within the system.

     •           Cannot modify roles for Admin or Billing.

     •           Limited access strictly to member and device management.

Manage Networks Only

Description

The Manage Networks Only role grants team members the ability to manage network configurations, including creating, updating, and deleting networks. This role is ideal for team members responsible for maintaining network infrastructure.

Permissions

     •           Network Management:

             •    Access to all network management tools.

             •    Create, modify, and delete networks, gateways, tunnels, and routes.

     •           Activity Logs: View logs associated with network activity.

Restrictions

     •           No access to other system management areas.

     •           Limited visibility exclusively to network-related configurations.

How to Assign These Roles

        1.      Navigate to the Users and Groups section in the Perimeter 81 Admin Console.

        2.      Select the user you wish to assign a role to.

        3.      Click Edit Role and choose the appropriate role:

             •    Manage Members and Devices Only.

             •    Manage Networks Only.

        4.      Save your changes.