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SPLK-1002 Advanced Searching and Statistics Practice Question
Arrange the steps to configure role-based access control in Splunk.
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Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Access Controls > Roles. Step 2: Click 'New' to create a role or edit an existing one. Step 3: Enter a role name. Step 4: Assign desired capabilities (e.g., search, index). Step 5: Set index restrictions and other resource access. Step 6: Click 'Save'.
The correct sequence for configuring role-based access control in Splunk involves first creating or editing a role under Settings > Access Controls > Roles, then assigning capabilities (such as search and index management), followed by setting resource restrictions like index access, and finally saving. This ensures the role is fully defined before being assigned to users. Common mistakes include mixing up the order of capabilities and index restrictions, or mistakenly starting with user assignment.
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Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Access Controls > Roles. Step 2: Click 'New' to create a role or edit an existing one. Step 3: Enter a role name. Step 4: Assign desired capabilities (e.g., search, index). Step 5: Set index restrictions and other resource access. Step 6: Click 'Save'.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because Splunk's role configuration follows a logical sequence: first creating the role, then defining its capabilities, then restricting access to resources like indexes, and finally saving. This ensures all settings are applied together.
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Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Access Controls > Roles. Step 2: Click 'New' to create a role. Step 3: Enter a role name. Step 4: Set index restrictions first. Step 5: Then assign capabilities. Step 6: Click 'Save'.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because while you can set index restrictions before capabilities, the typical workflow and the role editor's layout lead users to set capabilities first, and more importantly, the order does not affect functionality but the question expects a specific sequence. The mistake is reversing the order of capabilities and index restrictions.
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Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Access Controls > Users. Step 2: Assign a role to an existing user. Step 3: Go to Roles and edit the role's capabilities. Step 4: Set index restrictions. Step 5: Save the role.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because configuring role-based access control starts with defining the role (capabilities and resource access) before assigning it to users. Assigning a role without it being fully configured may lead to improper access.
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Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Access Controls > Roles. Step 2: Click 'New' to create a role. Step 3: Enter a role name. Step 4: Assign capabilities. Step 5: Click 'Save'. Step 6: Later, return to edit the role to add index restrictions.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you should set all restrictions (including index access) before saving the role to avoid having to edit it later. Although you can edit a role, best practice is to complete all settings in one session.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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