One Size Doesn't Fit All: Why Role-Based Access Matters on Your Intranet
By SimplifyIT | Published
Everyone Needs a Different View
Your teller doesn't need access to board minutes. Your HR team shouldn't wade through IT documentation. When everyone sees everything, it's overwhelming - and risky.
What Is Role-Based Access?
It means your intranet adapts to each user's role. Show only the tools, policies, and pages each department or location needs - nothing more, nothing less.
This isn't just about security. It's about clarity.
Compare it to a secure filing cabinet. Everyone gets a key - but not to every drawer. Role-based access ensures each employee sees only what's relevant to them.
Real-World Wins
- Cleaner navigation: No clutter, no confusion.
- Faster onboarding: New staff see only what they need from day one.
- Better compliance: Sensitive content stays protected by default.
- Location-specific visibility: Staff in Nashville see their branch content - not Seattle's.
Built-In, Not Bolted On
With SimplifyIT, role-based access is part of every intranet. Tie access directly to your Active Directory groups, or create custom roles in seconds.
Need flexibility? You can combine Active Directory groups with intranet-level roles - perfect for when IT prefers to keep AD untouched.
Less Noise. More Focus.
Watch the demo or learn how we help teams give staff just the access they need - no more, no less.
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