# Overview of security features

The Empirica Healthcare Analysis software provides the following security features to help you secure your system:

- Authentication

  You can select from flexible password options to establish a password policy for user accounts.

- User Access Control

  You can assign users to several built-in or custom roles. You can also assign permissions to restrict user access to only the features that are appropriate for their job responsibilities. The Empirica Healthcare Analysis software also provides publishing capabilities to restrict user access to objects.

- Auditing

  The Empirica Healthcare Analysis software automatically tracks user activity, including successful and failed logins, for local users. The tracked activities provide a comprehensive audit trail of actions performed.

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