SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.0 The Complete Reference 3/E

CHAPTER 12Securing the Data

Security is a complex topic. It requires that policies and procedures be firmly established yet flexible enough to accommodate a business’s changing requirements. As you approach this chapter, then, don’t dive in hoping to start clicking away. Instead, first familiarize yourself with how security works in SAP BusinessObjects and then develop a security approach that meets your company’s needs. Given the complexity of this topic, this chapter uses simple scenarios to demonstrate key concepts that become the building blocks of complex implementations.