B Understanding the Default Security Configuration

Controlling access to system resources is achieved by requiring users to authenticate at log in (authentication) and by restricting users to only the resources for which they are authorized (authorization). Security providers are configured to manage user identities, credentials, and permission grants.

This appendix contains the following sections:

• About Securing Oracle Business Intelligence

• About the Security Framework

• Key Security Elements

• Security Configuration Using the Sample Application

• Granting Permissions To Users Using Groups and Application Roles

• Common Security Tasks After Installation

Note:

Unless otherwise stated, the privileges discussed in this chapter are those maintained in the policy store provider, such as the Oracle Business Intelligence Presentation Services privileges. Catalog permissions are distinct because they are maintained in the Oracle BI Presentation Catalog. For more information about Presentation Services privileges, see Managing Presentation Services Privileges.