Authorization

Determines the level of access and permissions granted to authenticated users.

In AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting), Authorization is the process of determining what actions, resources, or services a user or device is allowed to access after successful authentication.

Key Aspects of Authorization in AAA:

  • Policy Enforcement – Defines what users or devices can do based on predefined rules or policies.
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) – Grants permissions based on user roles.
  • Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) – Uses attributes such as device type, location, or time to determine access rights.
  • Access Control Lists (ACLs) – Restrict or allow access to network resources based on user identity and policies.
  • Integration with RADIUS or TACACS+ – These protocols enforce authorization policies by verifying user permissions before granting access to network resources.

Authorization ensures that authenticated users can only access the resources they are permitted to, enhancing security and compliance. For more information on Authorization, refer to the RUCKUS SmartZone Controller Administration Guide.

Parent topic: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)