BI Publisher offers a variety of security options.
Oracle Fusion Middleware Security
After installation, BI Publisher is configured to use Oracle Fusion Middleware Security. See Configuring Oracle Fusion Middleware Security Model. If you prefer to use another security model, then choose from the alternative options.
BI Publisher Security
Use BI Publisher's Users and Roles paradigm to control access to reports and data sources. See Alternative Security Options.
Integration with an LDAP server
Set up the BI Publisher roles in your LDAP server then configure BI Publisher to integrate with it. See Alternative Security Options.
Oracle E-Business Suite
Upload a DBC file to recognize your Oracle E-Business Suite users. See Integrating with Other Oracle Security Models
Oracle BI Server
You can still leverage the 10g legacy BI Server authentication method if you choose not to upgrade to Oracle Fusion Middleware Security. See Integrating with Other Oracle Security Models.
Oracle Database
Set up the BI Publisher roles in your Oracle Database and then configure BI Publisher to integrate with it. See Integrating with Other Oracle Security Models.
Oracle Siebel CRM Security Model