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Organizations can configure have the ability to tailor requestable permissions for inventoried computers to give , allowing users the ability to request those these permissions when connecting via through Privileged Session Management (PSM). These permissions, known in EmpowerID as “IAM Referred to as "IAM Shop Permission Levels,” are fundamental to creating a secure IT environment and " in EmpowerID, these permissions play a vital role in enhancing IT security. They serve a dual purpose: providing distinct permissions while in they grant specific permissions during a computer session and reinforcing the enhance overall security posture by adhering to enforcing the principle of least privilege by removing those permissions from users immediately after their session ends. When configuring , automatically revoking these permissions once the session concludes.

When setting up IAM Shop Permission Levels for computers, organizations pick select specific groups with those these permissions on within the native system. If users belong to those groups, they get the specified access. Additionally, computers Members of these groups, or those eligible for membership, can request the permission level when connecting via PSM. Moreover, systems can be configured to allow support Just-In-Time account provisioning in those for these groups. When this is the caseIn such cases, EmpowerID provisions creates an account that is linked to the person individual and adds it to the group . Once for the duration of the session. Upon the session ends's end, the account is removed from the group. This ensures , ensuring a truly least privileged, zero-trust environmentsecurity model. Coupled with eligibility Tooltip and footnote macrocolor#0052CCdescriptionOnly users granted eligibility for the

Steps to Assign IAM Shop Permission Levels

To effectively assign IAM Shop Permission Levels have the ability to select them when connecting to a computer session.macroTypetooltip, IAM Shop Permission Levels ensure only users with the need for those permissions can access them. Depending on organizational policy, users without eligibility for those permission levels may still initiate sessions as non-privileged users.

To successfully assign IAM Shop Permission Levels, administrators must:

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Assign IAM Shop Permission Levels to computers.

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, administrators must do the following:

  1. Ensure the target computer is connected to EmpowerID as a Local Windows Server Account Store: This connection is crucial as it enables EmpowerID to inventory the computer's users and groups, which is essential for accurately mapping permission levels to local groups. For the details, please see Connecting to Local Windows Servers as Account Stores.

  2. Assign IAM Shop Permission Levels to Computers: This involves selecting the appropriate permission levels that correspond to the needs and security policies of the organization.

  3. Map IAM Shop Permission Levels to Native Groups: Link the permission levels to the corresponding groups on the computer that grant those native permissions. For

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  1. instance, to allow users to connect as a local admin, map the “Local Admin” permission level to a "local admin" group on the computer.

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For effective assignment of IAM Shop Permission Levels, computers must be connected to EmpowerID as Local Windows Server account stores. This connection allows EmpowerID to inventory users and groups on the computer, essential for mapping permission levels to local groups on that machine. Note that permission levels are merely labels and require accurate mapping to grant permissions.

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EmpowerID includes default IAM Shop Permission Levels for computers, such as "Local Admin" and "Domain Admin." However, you can create custom permission levels tailored to your organization's needs. For more information on customization, please see Create IAM Shop Permission Levels.

How to assign IAM Shop Permission Levels to Computers

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Navigate to the View One page for the computer to which you want to assign IAM Shop Permission Levels.

The quickest way to do this is to use the Global Search located at the top of each page.
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Procedure

  1. Access the Computer's View (Configuration) Page:

    • Use the Global Search to locate the computer you wish to configure.

    • Navigate to the RBAC subtab on the computer's View page.

    • Expand the IAM Shop Assignees for Requesting Access accordion.

    • Click the Add New

    (blue star)
    • button.


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  2. Configure the IAM Shop Permission Level:

    • Under General, select the desired IAM Shop Permission Level

    you want to assign

    Under Assignee Granting the Permission Level, do the following:

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    • Under Assignee Granting the Permission Level, do the following:

      • Select whether to Enforce Assignee Eligibility in IAM Shop. This setting instructs the system to check whether users meet the necessary eligibility requirements before they can view and select the IAM Shop Permission Level. If users do not meet these criteria, the permission level will not be available when requesting access. For example, if the assignee granting the permission is a group, only users eligible for membership in that group will see the permission level as an available option.

      • Select the assignee type from the Which Type of Assignee For This Policy dropdown.

      • Select the appropriate assignee from the Select <Assignee> To Receive Policy dropdown.

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      • Click Save.

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  3.  Finalize the Configuration:

    • Repeat

    to add
    • the addition of other assignees as

    needed
    • necessary.

    • Click Submit to complete the process.

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Expected Results

EmpowerID creates the IAM Shop Assignment for the IAM Shop permission level. You can view and manage these assignments in the IAM Shop Assignees for Requesting Access accordion.

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