Security Group File Explanation

Security is robust and detailed, providing control down to a very granular level.  Because of this, the security group files can become very long.  An explanation of the various sections of the security group file is provided below.  An explanation of button security is also provided.

 

High Level Folders

 

Collapse and expand the nodes on the security group file navigation tree as needed.  The image below shows the high level nodes, with all the sub nodes collapsed.  The main sections of the file are easier to identify if the sub nodes are collapsed.

 

high level nodes on security file

Nodes in Security Group File

 

 

Any of the main nodes described above can be expanded to reveal the related sub-nodes.  Collapse sections that aren't  needed in order to make navigation easier.

 

Button Security

 

The buttons in OIPA have a layer of security around them to restrict access.  Button security is set at the Company, Plan and Transaction level.  An explanation of each level of button security is provided below.

 

Company Level Button Security

Windows and Screens in OIPA have buttons that initiate actions.  At the PrimaryCompanyPage level, most of these windows and screens can be accessed from the Main menu or Secondary menu in OIPA.  For example, Client shown in the image below refers to the Client link on the Main Menu in OIPA.  When a client record is selected from this link and is open in OIPA, the Secondary Menu across the top of the screen can have two buttons:  AddActivity and Inquiry.  There is also a Save button at the bottom of the client record.  The security for these buttons is listed in the Security Group file as shown below.  If the buttons are checked in the Security Group file, then the buttons will appear in OIPA.  If they are not checked, they will not appear in OIPA.

 

Note:  The AddActivity button will not appear unless the client record is associated with a policy, even if security is checked in the Security Group file.  Without a policy, there is no way to process activities.  The Inquiry button will only appear if an Inquiry has been configured at the Client level.

 

Each Primary Company Page has a sub node for button security.  Open each page to see the available buttons.  Check or uncheck the buttons as needed.  

 

Note:  Company level activities are not supported in this release.  The ActivityDetail page contains options for this level of button security, but it is not supported at this time.

 

Client Buttons in Security Group File

Security for Client Screen Buttons in OIPA                                       

 

Plan Level Button Security

A deeper dive into the application reveals buttons at the plan level.  The buttons selected at this level will only apply to a specific plan.  Each plan has pages that correspond to the windows and screens in OIPA, with security for the buttons included on those windows and screens.  For example, on the Guaranteed Level Premium Term plan, the Activity screen has four buttons:  AddActivity, AutoProcess, Inquiry and ProcessAll.  Granting access through the Security Group file means that anyone from the Security Group can log into OIPA and access those buttons when working with policies on the Guaranteed Level Premium Term plan.  The images below show where the buttons appear in OIPA.

 

Activity Screen buttons in Security Group File

Activity Screen Buttons in Security Group File

 

OIPA Activity buttons

Activity Screen Buttons in OIPA

 

Transaction Level Button Security

The most detailed level of security happens at the transaction level.  Each transaction associated with a plan will have its own set of security around the buttons and icons that affect that transaction.  Users will only be able to access the buttons related to a particular transaction if access is granted in the security group file.  An explanation of the buttons and icons available for transaction security is listed below.

 

Security for transaction buttons in OIPA

Security for Transaction Buttons in OIPA