Roles and Permissions
Role consists of the set of actions on available resources that can be allowed or denied. All actions are forbidden by default and all resources and objects inherits from it.
Each role can be associated with multiple users.
System roles
System role is internal predefined role with the set of permissions that cannot be changed. It is used mainly for internal purposes and in connection with system user, however other users can be also assigned with system role.
The following system roles are defined:
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
superadmin | Highest level of privilege in the platform. superadmin has the full permissions in the platform. Should be used as initial user and for the breaking glass in case of exceptional situation. |
admin | admin has the full permissions in the platform, manages users and roles, performs system configuration and administration. |
acme | Internal role that is allowed to manage certificates and related operations that are needed as part of the ACME protocol. |
scep | Internal role that is allowed to manage certificates and related operations that are needed as part of the SCEP protocol. |
warning
superadmin has the full permission in the platform. Therefore, it is recommended to use the superadmin role only if needed, for example, as a break glass functionality.