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title: Access Control 
description: To navigate to the Users page, open the Main Menu, and select Administration. Once the Administration section is displayed, select the Access Control tab at the top of the page, and then Users under that.
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# Access Control

### Users

To navigate to the Users page, open the **Main Menu,** and select **Administration**. Once the Administration section is displayed, select the **Access Control** tab at the top of the page, and then **Users** under that.

**Main Menu \> Administration \> Access Control \> Users**

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-Jul-11-2025-11-55-01-3221-AM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/599807068/11f733d8e896e5d58eb6f472/image.png?expires=1752237000&signature=23539b6ca53c6c2291acd30732d0ea04b28455cf76e2cfcc0729b7150d51c63a&req=cSkuHsl5nYdXFb4f3HP0gDG7m6piZT8AWqBbi5zoBaExNlBLL4OzAIfsBlv0%0AfWhaH%2BoxtzFBHiHznA%3D%3D%0A)

This page displays all users that have been created in the system. If other users are yet to be added, the only user displayed will be the Admin user, which cannot be deleted. On the right, Edit

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-Jul-11-2025-11-55-07-1012-AM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/599810053/07bd44b170457cd9bb5d5d7b/image.png?expires=1752237000&signature=fe9e5c70efa1120cd536ba3635caece321e9e09993e216c2e9546e53bd2b7e2d&req=cSkuHsh%2BnYRcFb4f3HP0gM6wS7H0IGQLv5T733lbPq8TaF2STwDGyNbMJHb9%0AQmU0TR8ZVUJvNtnvmA%3D%3D%0A)

and trash

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-Jul-11-2025-11-55-10-8912-AM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/599808614/db486fb2d7382435e850e1bb/image.png?expires=1752237000&signature=c5ccb2a7aa12070f5cf58c507fbbec3b00a6814ea2751a79e1666c96ecbef4a9&req=cSkuHsl2m4BbFb4f3HP0gB%2FZNEyaqT9iUddSHks56fYVA0GOtsg1ACB647cc%0AGXna9fvZYIwLpu73JA%3D%3D%0A)

icons are available, which can be used to edit and delete user’s information respectively.

On the Users page, you have several controls for viewing, sorting, and managing users. In the upper-right is a Search field that helps you search users. You can limit the number of users to be displayed on a page and you can click on any field to sort the list accordingly.

You can click the **Invite User** button in the upper-left corner to add a new user. By clicking on the button, a pop-up will appear, and the **Authentication type**, **Email**, **Permissions**, and **Group** fields are to be filled. Next, you can invite the user by clicking **Invite**.

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-Jul-11-2025-11-55-18-6461-AM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/599810473/08c002f02e26fcc44967edb9/image.png?expires=1752237000&signature=8c6f54e29c9724e637cbacc2baeca1552a39b592301d03fef903df4d81cfe664&req=cSkuHsh%2BmYZcFb4f3HP0gMDiObrkuMgDkQcq6qgSV05ZLwUmcbmNUaysdc02%0A6WqRgywcB90diOddZw%3D%3D%0A)

The user’s information can be edited by clicking the Edit

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/N6N1RKluiDDyJfrMtraJTCOwbI-9jObW2U-6XV1X0c8m1KRI40hEwXSAULx4nEue4Xay6Uh1xRJ5uc7VtOb7wwys99zm_F5XWrRw1zF5oPNqeZR_RkwqfYdoIi2WfcSwN0XAAhE.png)](https://sirp.intercom-attachments-7.com/i/o/452679194/cc8d41c7ff28ffe411029e85/N6N1RKluiDDyJfrMtraJTCOwbI-9jObW2U-6XV1X0c8m1KRI40hEwXSAULx4nEue4Xay6Uh1xRJ5uc7VtOb7wwys99zm_F5XWrRw1zF5oPNqeZR_RkwqfYdoIi2WfcSwN0XAAhE?expires=1752237000&signature=6db201271a36fc20317773e89ee08506111feb92c20136b965f7936b8015c218&req=cCUlEM53nIhbFb4f3HP0gKBzoJzRfVAifmXjYpdtNOmQ%2B9CdCm7yYMmhGWbo%0AEbsWtjO1H9crEaIEUQ%3D%3D%0A)

icon. You have various fields available when editing a user, along with **Status** dropdown to Enable or Disable a user.

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-Jul-11-2025-11-55-30-1412-AM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/599811068/17eb3a4423a3b9f4717525e1/image.png?expires=1752237000&signature=9a3715600caf19fee3ea222b23f5043fa036f34944d5c34c4644e96d0a899f65&req=cSkuHsh%2FnYdXFb4f3HP0gI5sZrrTmye0cQ7RCg9szUAzbD4iy%2Ba4xRADLVMo%0APDO5nARBIfFGXrCYQw%3D%3D%0A)

### Groups

Risk mitigation and effective incident response require coordination among different teams. Thus, SIRP allows you to categorize different users in different departments or teams in “Groups. You can either use one of the existing groups or create your own by clicking on **Create Group** button, which is displayed at the top of the page.

To manage groups, go to the **Main Menu** and select Administration. Across the top of the page, click on **Access Control**, and below that **Groups**.

**Main Menu \> Administration \> Access Control \> Groups**

Your screen should look something like this:

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-Jul-11-2025-11-55-32-7769-AM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/599811207/1b47d098d8a3d5cc6596968c/image.png?expires=1752237000&signature=92a7e8134cf17c1d49cd47803d6d4b4d8e335cead2d3139e7e9e15bcd5a846e3&req=cSkuHsh%2Fn4FYFb4f3HP0gFB%2FGmB7MAWhc985gw%2BechNrKD78CS2oaaK9f9Gg%0AaiSOAWn9WHPuLJkEag%3D%3D%0A)

### Roles

SIRP has four built-in roles that cannot be edited or deleted. They are:

- Administrator
- Manager
- Analyst
- Observer

To manage roles, go to the **Main Menu** and select **Administration**. Across the top of the page, click on **Access Control**, and below that select **Roles**.

**Main Menu \> Administration \> Access Control \> Roles**

Your screen should look something like this:

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-Jul-11-2025-11-55-36-1611-AM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/599811392/813f0b4d502359f2697e8e0e/image.png?expires=1752237000&signature=c8c26e59d387fb4eb6fea4864dd72dfec4503a955c772a257c0ff927393c8f3d&req=cSkuHsh%2FnohdFb4f3HP0gLnt%2B2%2BrmNS8pEd9X16ttjdn88Bnc8POLK3eGZhD%0ACVXL8NJT3pT4ymOJuA%3D%3D%0A)

You can also create custom roles. Simply, click on the **Create Role** button on the top, fill in the **Name** and **Description** fields, and select **Create**.

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-Jul-11-2025-11-55-41-3097-AM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/599811537/f7610ec5718418bef4ac89ac/image.png?expires=1752237000&signature=0c93bf65f64a4598f41d5e8cceba164cbf6209033fda8e91e15bbadd9caea490&req=cSkuHsh%2FmIJYFb4f3HP0gOIFYu0Jec1DNlH9Q6gVsw4718TMI3bZf4x90RXt%0A1LGdLM5zzv3rVKs1IA%3D%3D%0A)

### Privileges

SIRP provides the following privileges for the four built-in roles:

| Administrator | User has full privileges and can access all SIRP functions. |
| --- | --- |
| Manager | User has full privileges except for the Administrator permissions. |
| Analyst | User can manage assets, incidents, vulnerabilities, threat intelligence, and risks. Create and execute playbooks and view all the data. |
| Observer | User can view everything, but cannot edit nor execute anything. |

To access the privileges page, go to the Main Menu and select Administration. Across the top of the page, click on Access Control, and below that select Privileges.

**Main Menu \> Administration \> Access Control \> Privileges**

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-Jul-11-2025-11-55-49-5644-AM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/599814827/977a8de33d8fa7247cb6b9a6/image.png?expires=1752237000&signature=d6957a631b256a398c9a03e183f0c243532e78ce12ba126d58ec74d4fa7632bc&req=cSkuHsh6lYNYFb4f3HP0gLVPgSh9sMr%2BbKxqQDBJI4%2F184L2mVB4g7pKxeIS%0AvymcUaF9hpLZ6ppcjQ%3D%3D%0A)

Privileges to different roles can be assigned by clicking on the **Assign Privilege** button displayed at the top of the page. By clicking this button, a pop-up will appear, and the user must select a **Role** and use toggle buttons to assign relevant privileges. Once the privileges are selected, click on the **Assign** button.

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-Jul-11-2025-11-55-53-3662-AM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/599815231/ce0577705455a94c14c7526f/image.png?expires=1752237000&signature=e1a2f9c4680dbdb3d8884e0fa2965a656135b3c8ae897c094727db38aeb53e23&req=cSkuHsh7n4JeFb4f3HP0gM3tmmt%2BAaewqfVsUzz%2FrQ0kslXC9pa2lAyqnUNm%0AkQNnZZ56rt746wAJcQ%3D%3D%0A)

### Third-Party Auth

SIRP allows organizations to allow users to login using third-party authentication provider. The available authentication types include the following:

- OpenID
- LDAP
- Google 2FA Authenticator

To access the third-party authentication page, go to the **Main Menu** and select **Administration**. Across the top of the page, click on **Access Control**, and below that select **Third-Party Auth**.

**Main Menu \> Administration \> Access Control \> Third-Party Auth**

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-Jul-11-2025-11-55-59-2435-AM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/599815995/15782591dd4160d51e596748/image.png?expires=1752237000&signature=0e34c7b5c2ffb2c1aac997110b7182e51998c1a3d5108ee89a2f95cfb6691ac8&req=cSkuHsh7lIhaFb4f3HP0gG9AA2GTaPhBRkUOb6ONdRAgDuvQtA7WhpiFHfDA%0AQDP9I5M7BkyZJEd83g%3D%3D%0A)

You can add an authentication mechanism to be used within your organization by clicking on the **Add Authentication** option displayed on the top of the page. A pop-up will appear. Select relevant options from the **Authentication Type** and **Authentication Vendor** dropdown fields, and press **Create**.

[![](https://content.sirp.io/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-Jul-11-2025-11-56-04-0378-AM.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/599816196/6aeb4ed35858874a1886af1a/image.png?expires=1752237000&signature=60698b9dc79dd2690f9ab5ab52f3f9034894f47f6d476aa028bf10af000bc4e9&req=cSkuHsh4nIhZFb4f3HP0gEtsq03i8U16Nkfhh2QMoH29oufNRutcMm0AEVo0%0AVio75AFaCM%2Bu%2B2LfOA%3D%3D%0A)

### Session and Password

SIRP allows administrators to configure session and password strength settings. You can customize the following fields as per your organizational preference:

**Session Management Settings:**

- Inactivity timeout (minutes): Idle time before a user gets logged-out.
- Absolute timeout (minutes): Duration after which users will be auto-logged-out forcefully.

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