What does Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) rely on to group users?

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) relies on grouping users based on their administrative or job functions. This approach allows organizations to assign permissions and access rights based on the roles that users have within the organization. Each role encompasses specific responsibilities and tasks, and by assigning users to these roles, administrators can efficiently manage who has access to different systems, applications, and data.

For example, an employee in a managerial position may require access to sensitive financial data to perform their job effectively, while a different employee in a non-managerial position may not need that same level of access. By grouping users according to their roles, RBAC helps ensure that individuals only have access to the information necessary for their job functions, enhancing security and compliance within the organization.

Grouping users by geographic location, technical skills, or time of access does not align with the core principles of RBAC, as these factors do not inherently define a user's role or responsibilities within the organizational structure. RBAC's primary aim is to simplify the management of user permissions through clearly defined job functions.