The rising adoption of Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) platforms by organizations to manage their application security from a single platform has led to new requirements, especially in large organizations with diverse workforces and varied responsibilities.

While centralization through ASPM enhances visibility, it also creates a single point of failure if not implemented correctly.  Therefore, granular access controls are crucial to prevent unauthorized access. Customizable roles within an ASPM platform ensure that each user only has access to necessary data, preventing potential security issues and distractions due to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Customizable Roles and Permissions based on Job Function

Considering the diversity of tasks handled under the umbrella of application security, customizable roles and permissions allow organizations to tailor their ASPM platform to their specific needs, ensuring that each user has the appropriate level of access to sensitive data.  

Different team members handle various aspects of AppSec, such as SBOM (Software Bill of Materials), cloud security or code security. Each team member requires specific permissions to carry out their tasks effectively.

For example, in today's complex application security landscape, different team members are often responsible for managing specific aspects of AppSec, such as Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation and maintenance, cloud security configuration, container security scans and vulnerability remediation.

Each of these roles requires distinct permissions and access levels to effectively carry out their duties while maintaining the overall security posture of the application.

Customizable Roles and Permissions based on Project

In addition, in a large organization with multiple software development projects, employees often have different roles and responsibilities across different projects due to factors such as the size and complexity of the project, the employee's skills and experience, and the overall project structure.

The combination of custom roles with customizable permissions defined on a project level yields the best outcome for large enterprises where teams manage multiple projects with varying responsibilities. For instance, in today's dynamic workplaces, individuals often wear multiple hats depending on the project they're involved in. This fluidity can create challenges when trying to manage access and permissions based on static, global roles.

Therefore, a more nuanced approach is needed. Role-based access control should be implemented at a project level, allowing individuals to be assigned roles and permissions that are specific to their responsibilities within that project. This ensures that they have the necessary access to perform their duties, while also preventing them from accessing areas or performing actions that are outside their scope.  

Having only predefined roles on a global level in an ASPM platform can be limiting as it does not provide the flexibility needed to assign different permissions to the same user in different projects. This can hinder collaboration and productivity, especially in large organizations where users may have varying roles and responsibilities across multiple projects.

Benefits of Customizable Roles and Permissions in ASPM

Customizable roles and permissions in an ASPM platform provide several benefits, including:

• Improved security by limiting access to sensitive data
• Enhanced compliance with regulatory requirements
• Increased efficiency and productivity
• Reduced risk of data loss or theft

In conclusion, for enterprise organizations with a complex workforce and multiple projects, an ASPM platform with customizable roles and permissions is essential for ensuring the security of sensitive data and efficient workflows.

Custom roles and permissions is only one of the enterprise-grade features available on the Invicti ASPM platform that is trusted by Fortune-10 and Fortune-500 companies to make the lives of their application and product security teams easier.