Capella Columnar RBAC: Ensuring Data Security and Controlled Access [Video]

Controlling who can do what in your application is crucial, and in many cases not everyone should have the same permissions or capabilities in the application, as this can lead to security risks and operational inefficiencies.

In this blog, we show a couple of techniques for restricting access to application functionality based on the user using the app.  

There are two primary types of restrictions in Capella Columnar:

Restricting Access to the Columnar UI: Access to the user interface (UI) is controlled by assigning specific roles to users. This ensures that only authorized personnel can interact with the UI.

Defined Roles and Access for External Tools: In addition to UI access, Capella Columnar allows for the definition of roles and access permissions for various external tools, such as BI tools and REST APIs. This fine-grained control helps secure your data and ensures that each user has the necessary permissions to perform their tasks without overstepping boundaries.

Let us understand the Columnar RBAC with an example. Penny, the startup founder of …