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Introducing Granular Authorization: Empowering Teams to Move Faster with Confidence

Written by Daniel Spofford | Dec 19, 2024 12:35:24 AM

We're thrilled to announce Peridio's new authorization system, bringing fine-grained access controls to your device management workflows. While traditional authorization often forces teams to choose between complete access or no access at all, Peridio's granular authorization enables you to precisely define what each team member can do—empowering them to work confidently within appropriate boundaries.

 

Enabling Teams to Move with Confidence

Managing connected devices involves many stakeholders—from engineers and QA teams to manufacturing partners and support staff. Each role needs different levels of access to effectively do their job. Peridio's authorization system ensures team members can access exactly what they need, nothing more and nothing less.

Why Fine-Grained Authorization Matters

This isn't just about restricting access—it's about enabling teams to move faster and work more confidently with:

  • Reduced Bottlenecks: Safely expand system access beyond a small group of administrators
  • Increased Confidence: Team members can work without fear of accidentally affecting production systems
  • Faster Onboarding: New team members can start contributing immediately within safe boundaries
  • Simplified Collaboration: Securely share device information with external partners and manufacturers

Designed for Real-World Workflows

Hierarchical Permission Management

Peridio's authorization system works the way your teams do:

  • Product-Level Control: Grant permissions across entire product lines
  • Cohort-Based Access: Manage permissions for specific device groups
  • Device-Specific Permissions: Define access at the individual device level when needed

Practical Use Cases

Manufacturing Partners

  • Grant access to specific test devices
  • Enable verification of firmware updates
  • Share connectivity data without exposing sensitive controls

Quality Assurance Teams

  • Access device telemetry and logs
  • Monitor update progress
  • Manage test devices without affecting production

Support Teams

  • View device connectivity patterns
  • Access relevant device information
  • Assist customers without full system access

Development Teams

  • Create and manage artifacts
  • Deploy to development devices
  • Test new features safely

Security with Flexibility

Our authorization system provides comprehensive controls while remaining intuitive:

  • Global Permissions: Define base access levels for users
  • Resource-Specific Controls: Fine-tune permissions for API keys, artifacts, cohorts, and more
  • Inheritance Model: Efficiently manage permissions through our product → cohort → device hierarchy
  • Clear Visibility: Easily see and audit who has access to what

Getting Started with Authorization

Authorization controls are available now in the Peridio console. Here's how to begin:

  1. Review your organization's current access patterns
  2. Define roles and required permissions for each team
  3. Configure global permissions for users
  4. Set up resource-specific access as needed
  5. Monitor and adjust as your team's needs evolve

🚀 Looking Forward

This release of authorization controls represents our commitment to helping teams work efficiently while maintaining security. We're already planning enhancements based on early feedback:

  • Role templates for common access patterns
  • Enhanced audit logging
  • Batch permission management
  • Advanced reporting tools

Start Using Authorization Today

Ready to empower your team with precise access controls? Authorization is available now to all Peridio users.  👉 Learn More & Get Started.

Have questions about implementing Authorization for your team? Our documentation provides comprehensive guidance, or reach out to our team for personalized assistance.