Security for the Technology Platform

The topics in this section cover the security model and procedures at the platform level that pertain to all modules.

Security Model Overview
Users
Spectrum™ Technology Platform user accounts control the types of actions users can perform on the system.
Roles
Spectrum™ Technology Platform comes with these some predefined roles.
Limiting Server Directory Access
You can browse the Spectrum™ Technology Platform server's folders when performing tasks that require them to select a file. For example, users can browse the server when selecting an input or output file in a source or sink stage in Enterprise Designer.
Configuring HTTPS Communication
By default the Spectrum™ Technology Platform server uses HTTP for communication with Enterprise Designer, browser applications such as Management Console and Metadata Insights, as well as for handling web service requests and API calls.
Web Service Authentication
Spectrum™ Technology Platform web services require requesters to authenticate with valid user credentials. There are two methods for authenticating: Basic authentication and token-based authentication.
Using LDAP or Active Directory for Authentication
Spectrum™ Technology Platform can be configured to use an LDAP or Active Directory server for authentication.