Security Issues
In their next planning session, Jane asked the group to consider all security issues affecting
the new system design. Because the system contains payroll data, it is important to control
user access and updates. The team decided to use the security features in Access for
control, including passwords and user and workgroup accounts for employees authorized to
use the ESIP application. Each user would be assigned a permission level that grants access
only to certain objects.
Jane explained her plan for system security by saying, “We’ll create a comprehensive
security plan later that will cover all the operational security issues for the new system.
Meanwhile, let’s go back to the department heads, Michael Jeremy and Rob King, to get
their input on what the security levels should be.” She added that “Users will be allowed to
create and modify certain forms and reports, but most other actions will be permitted only
by authorized IT department members.”