Item Ownership and Rotation Control
Overview
Item Ownership and Rotation Control is a critical feature in Gorilla designed to ensure that sensitive information is managed responsibly and securely. This feature allows organizations to assign ownership to specific items and enforce regular rotation of sensitive data, such as passwords and keys, to prevent unauthorized access and mitigate security risks.
Importance
Managing item ownership and enforcing regular rotation are essential for maintaining the security and integrity of your organization's data. This feature addresses several key issues:
- Accountability: Assigning ownership ensures that each item has a responsible individual or team overseeing its security and usage.
- Security Hygiene: Regular rotation of sensitive data reduces the risk of unauthorized access due to compromised or outdated information.
- Compliance: Adheres to security policies and industry regulations that require regular rotation of sensitive data.
Key Features
Assign Item Ownership
Description: This feature allows you to assign specific users or groups as owners of items within your vaults. Owners are responsible for managing and securing these items.
Value:
- Clear accountability for each item.
- Owners can monitor and manage access, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access sensitive information.
- Facilitates better organization and management of data within the vaults.
Rotate Sensitive Data
Description: Enforce regular rotation of sensitive data such as passwords, keys, and other credentials. This can be scheduled automatically or performed manually as needed.
Value:
- Reduces the risk of unauthorized access due to stale or compromised data.
- Ensures compliance with security policies that mandate regular rotation of sensitive data.
- Provides a streamlined process for updating and securing sensitive information.
Requesting Rotation
Description: While the system does not provide automated alerting, it allows you to notify or request the item owner to rotate the sensitive data when necessary. This manual process ensures that owners are reminded of their responsibilities and can take action promptly.
Value:
- Ensures timely rotation of sensitive data by keeping owners informed.
- Allows for flexibility in managing rotation schedules based on organizational needs.
- Helps prevent potential security breaches due to forgotten or overdue rotations by facilitating communication and action.