Overview of Built-in Resources
Astran Continuity Cloud provides a cohesive framework for managing authentication and authorization, inspired by AWS IAM principles as explained in the access control introduction. In addition to this framework, it provides a set of built-in resources to streamline user access, permissions, and integrations. These resources include identity providers, roles, policies, and groups that are pre-configured to make your setup simple, secure, and efficient. Below, you will find an overview of each resource type, followed by links to detailed documentation.
Quick Reference Table
| Resource Type | Description | Learn More |
|---|---|---|
| Identity Providers (IdP) | Manage user authentication and access controls across all partitions. | Identity Providers |
| Roles | Predefined roles that offer various levels of access and permissions. | Roles |
| Policies | Define the permissions and actions associated with each role. | Policies |
| Groups | Preconfigured groups to easily manage user permissions across the platform. | Groups |
By leveraging these built-in resources, you can efficiently manage user access and maintain security without needing extensive technical knowledge. Click on each section to explore more details.