Product Update: Introducing User Groups for InfluxDB Cloud Dedicated

By David Sprogis / Product
Nov 07, 2024

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We are excited to announce the launch of User Groups, a major update that facilitates enhanced security through access control in InfluxDB Cloud Dedicated. This new feature allows for more granular access management by limiting limited access accounts. Giving customers more access control helps them implement PoLP (“Principle of Least Privilege”) for improved security.

With User Groups, you can now reduce access for most users, improving overall security while reducing the risk of mistakes by less experienced users. This feature is not only a standalone improvement but also lays the groundwork for future implementation of Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), which enables dynamic access control based on user attributes.

Key Benefits:

  • Enhanced Security: Users are given only the privileges they need, reducing the risk of accidental changes or security breaches.
  • Data Protection: Prevents unauthorized users from making harmful changes, ensuring data integrity.
  • Foundation for ABAC: Sets the stage for even more advanced, attribute-based access control in future updates.

Product Availability:

What You Need to Know:

  • User Groups are assigned through configuration files, allowing administrators to easily map users to their respective access groups.
  • This feature requires active oversight, ensuring that users are scoped appropriately to avoid unintentional full access.

Support Information:

Support will manage User Group changes through either yaml file edits. Request User Groups to be enabled on your InfluxDB Cloud Dedicated via a support ticket.