Securing reports in Oracle Fusion involves a multi-layered approach to ensure that sensitive data is protected and only authorized users have access. Here's a breakdown of the key security measures:
1. Data Security :
- Data Roles and Privileges:
- Oracle Fusion uses role-based access control (RBAC) to manage data security.
- Data roles grant users specific privileges to access and manipulate data.
- By assigning appropriate data roles, you can control which users can view or modify specific data elements within reports.
- Data Security Policies:
- These policies define rules for data access based on various criteria, such as user attributes, organizational hierarchies, and data values.
- This allows for fine-grained control over data access.
- Row-Level Security:
- This type of security restricts access to specific rows of data within a report based on user permissions.
- For example, a sales manager might only be able to view sales data for their own region.
2. Report Security :
- Report Folder Permissions:
- Oracle Fusion allows you to set permissions on report folders, controlling who can access and manage the reports within those folders.
- Report Object Permissions:
- You can set permissions on individual report objects, such as BI Publisher reports or OTBI analyses, to control who can view, edit, or delete them.
- Report Catalog Security:
- The report catalog is where all the reports reside. Security can be applied at the catalog level.
- BI Publisher Security:
- BI publisher has its own security model that integrates with the general fusion security model.
- This allows for the control of access to data models, templates, and reports.
3. Authentication and Authorization :
- User Authentication:
- Oracle Fusion uses various authentication methods to verify user identities, such as passwords, single sign-on (SSO), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Authorization:
- Once a user is authenticated, Oracle Fusion uses authorization mechanisms to determine their access privileges based on their assigned roles and permissions.
4. Secure Report Delivery :
- Secure Delivery Channels:
- When distributing reports, use secure delivery channels, such as encrypted email or secure file transfer protocols (SFTP).
- Data Encryption:
- Encrypt sensitive data within reports to protect it from unauthorized access.
- Secure Printing:
- Ensure that printed reports are handled securely and disposed of properly.
5. Auditing and Monitoring :
- Audit Trails:
- Enable audit trails to track user activity and report access.
- Monitoring:
- Regularly monitor report usage and security logs to identify any suspicious activity.
Key Considerations :
- Principle of Least Privilege:
- Grant users only the minimum necessary permissions to perform their job functions.
- Regular Security Reviews:
- Conduct regular security reviews to ensure that security policies and permissions are up-to-date and effective.
- Compliance Requirements:
- Ensure that your report security measures comply with relevant industry regulations and data privacy laws.
