SaaS
What is RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)?
Definition
A security model that restricts system access based on assigned user roles rather than individual permissions. RBAC simplifies administration in large teams and helps organizations enforce least-privilege principles.
Related Terms
SSO (Single Sign-On)SaaS
An authentication mechanism that lets users access multiple applications with a single set of credentials. SSO reduces password fatigue, improves security posture, and is a standard requirement for enterprise software procurement.
Multi-Tenant ArchitectureSaaS
A software design where a single instance serves multiple customers (tenants) with logically isolated data. Multi-tenancy is the standard architecture for cloud SaaS because it reduces infrastructure costs and simplifies updates.