Authentication & Authorization

Enhance Security on Authentication & Authorization

MetaAuthIAM secures systems with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and robust Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), enforcing tailored authorization policies for seamless, role-specific access to critical resources.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

MetaAuthIAM enhances security through Multi-Factor Authentication MFA, requiring users to provide multiple forms of verification before accessing critical systems

Basic Auth

1. Primary Authentication:

Through username and password user can do self login and access their account.

2. Secondary Authentication:

After basic authentication, MetaAuthIAM prompts the user to provide a second factor, such as an TOTP generated by an authenticator app or delivered OTP via email based on admin configuration.

3. Access Granted:

Once both factors are verified, the user is granted access.

MFA can be enforced for all users or selectively applied based on factors such as role, resource sensitivity, or location.

Single Sign-On (SSO)

MetaAuthIAM supports Single Sign-On SSO, allowing users to authenticate once and gain access to multiple applications without needing to log in again for each one. This enhances user experience and reduces password fatigue while maintaining high security.

SSO Integration

1. OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC):

MetaAuthIAM supports OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect for integrating modern applications with SSO capabilities.

Benefits

Enhanced Security

MFA and SSO reduce the risk of unauthorized access by strengthening identity verification.

User Convenience

SSO simplifies the login process for users, improving the user experience while maintaining security.

Scalability

Supports a wide range of authentication mechanisms, making it adaptable to diverse organizational needs.


Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

RBAC is a cornerstone of MetaAuthIAM's authorization model. Users are assigned specific roles that dictate their permissions across systems and applications. Each role encapsulates a set of entitlements, such as access to specific resources, applications, or services.

How RBAC Works

1. Role Creation:

Administrators create roles based on organizational responsibilities (e.g., Admin, Manager, Employee).

2. Role Assignment:

Users are assigned roles based on their job function, department, or access needs.

3. Permission Enforcement:

When a user attempts to access a resource, MetaAuthIAM checks their assigned roles to determine if the action is allowed.

RBAC simplifies access control by centralizing permission management through roles, reducing the complexity of managing individual user permissions.

Entitlement-Based Access Control

Entitlements define the specific actions or resources a user can access within an application. MetaAuthIAM allows administrators to assign fine-grained entitlements to users based on their roles or attributes. For example, an entitlement may grant a user the ability to access a particular module in an enterprise application, such as viewing reports or managing transactions.

How Entitlement-Based Access Control Works

1. Define Entitlements:

Administrators define specific entitlements that correspond to actions within integrated applications (e.g., read, write, approve).

2. Assign Entitlements:

Entitlements are assigned to users based on roles, attributes, or through direct assignment.

3. Enforce Access Control:

When users request access to a resource, MetaAuthIAM verifies if they hold the necessary entitlements to perform the requested action.

Dynamic Access Control

MetaAuthIAM supports Dynamic Access Control, which adjusts permissions in real time based on changing conditions or user behavior. For example, access to certain sensitive resources can be restricted based on location, time of day, or abnormal activity, further enhancing security.

Approval-Based Access

MetaAuthIAM provides workflow-driven, approval-based access control. For sensitive resources or high-privilege actions, the platform enforces approval workflows, requiring access requests to be reviewed and approved by designated approvers before access is granted.

Benefits

Fine-Grained Control

By combining RBAC with entitlement-based access, MetaAuthIAM enables administrators to define highly specific permissions.

Scalability

MetaAuthIAM's authorization framework scales to accommodate complex environments with numerous applications and user roles.

Security

Dynamic access and approval workflows ensure that only authorized users can access sensitive resources, minimizing the risk of unauthorized actions.