This appendix gives an overview of the configuration of data-level and object-level security groups for areas within Siebel Business Analytics applications integrated with Siebel CRM (operational) applications components. The specific processes for configuring Siebel Business Analytics repositories and Siebel Business Analytics Web Catalogs are described in the Siebel Analytics Server Administration Guide and the Siebel Analytics Web Administration Guide, respectively.

NOTE:  This subject assumes you are familiar with Security Guide for Siebel Business Applications (on the Siebel Bookshelf), especially the topics on user authentication, basic access control, and data-level security.

This appendix includes the following main topics:

• Types of Security in Analytics
• Data-Level Security in Analytics Applications
• Implementing Data-Level Security in the Analytics Application Repository
• Initialization Blocks and Security-Related Information in Analytics
• Filters for Analytics Security Groups
• Configuring Analytics Repository Table Joins for Security
• Position and Organization Initialization Variables in Analytics Applications
• Responsibilities and Data-Level Visibility in Sales Analytics Applications
• Responsibilities and Data-Level Visibility in Workforce Analytics Applications
• Changing the Security Group from Position-Based to Organization-Based in Analytics
• Metadata Object-Level Security in Analytics Applications
• Siebel Partner Relationship Management Analytics Security Settings
• Consumer Sector Analytics Security Settings
• Communications, Media, and Energy (CME) Analytics Security Settings
• Financial Services Analytics Security Settings
• Pharma Sales Analytics Security Settings
• Usage Accelerator Analytics Security Settings