Automated Database Permission Management via System Event Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual management of user permissions in database systems is prone to human error, leading to security threats and financial losses due to incorrect permission assignments, especially in scenarios like temporary permission changes for tax filing or immediate revocation of access for terminated employees.
Innovation Solution
Implementing an automated system that recognizes system events to automatically add or remove user permissions based on predefined criteria, such as scheduled events or real-time interactions, to manage permissions dynamically and reduce administrative overhead.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual management of user permissions is used, then flexibility in permission assignment is maintained, but human error increases leading to security threats and financial losses
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically manages user permissions by detecting system events (such as employee termination or role changes) and autonomously updating permission assignments without requiring manual administrative intervention. This self-service approach eliminates human error in permission management while maintaining appropriate security controls.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous monitoring of system events and user activities, using this feedback to dynamically adjust permission assignments. When specific events occur (e.g., employee termination, role changes), the system automatically responds by modifying permissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness without manual intervention.
2Reliability
If automated permission management is implemented, then human error is minimized and security is enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automated permission management system is integrated into the existing database management system, allowing it to perform multiple functions including event detection, permission evaluation, and automatic permission assignment within a single unified platform. This integration minimizes additional system complexity while achieving enhanced security through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system introduces an automated permission management intermediary layer that sits between system events and permission assignments. This intermediary automatically processes events and applies predefined permission rules, reducing the need for complex manual configuration and management while enhancing security through consistent automated enforcement.
3Productivity
If manual permission changes are made for temporary needs like tax filing, then specific access requirements can be met, but timing errors occur leading to extended downtime
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures permission rules and criteria in advance, so when specific system events occur (such as the start of tax filing period or employee termination), the appropriate permission changes are automatically applied immediately without requiring manual administrative action. This eliminates timing delays and ensures continuous productivity.
4Ease of operation
If administrative personnel manually manage permissions, then control over permission assignments is maintained, but administrative overhead increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically manages user permissions by detecting system events (such as employee termination or role changes) and autonomously updating permission assignments without requiring manual administrative intervention. This self-service approach eliminates human error in permission management while maintaining appropriate security controls.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements continuous monitoring of system events and user activities, using this feedback to dynamically adjust permission assignments. When specific events occur (e.g., employee termination, role changes), the system automatically responds by modifying permissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness without manual intervention.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed are examples of systems, apparatus, methods and computer program products for managing user permissions in relation to system events occurring in a database system. In some implementations, a server can listen for system events. Based on at least one system event criterion, a system event can be determined to occur. A user can be identified as matching a user criterion. A permission set can be identified as matching a permission criterion. Based on a permission set, a permission may be added, updated, or removed from a user.