RBAC vs. ABAC: What’s the Difference?
Speaker: Paul Querna CTO, Co-founder ConductorOne
Main Takeaways
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RBAC grants access based on roles or job titles, but is often too broad and static.
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ABAC uses attributes like project, location, or manager to define access, allowing for more targeted control.
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ABAC rules can combine multiple attributes to enforce complex, real-world access logic.
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While RBAC is simpler to manage, it often leads to overprivilege when roles aren’t kept in check.
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ABAC supports more dynamic, granular access decisions that evolve with the employee’s role and context.
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Implementing ABAC helps businesses reduce risk by ensuring only the right people have the right access at the right time.
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