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Multi Authority Access Control in Django Python
Abstract:
In secure systems, managing user permissions across different authorities is essential to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and controlled access to resources. This project focuses on developing a Multi-Authority Access Control System in Django Python, designed to handle multiple levels of authentication and authorization for users. The system allows multiple administrators or authorities to define, grant, and manage access rights to users based on their roles or departments. Built using Django with a PostgreSQL/MySQL database, the platform ensures secure authentication, fine-grained access control, and a user-friendly interface to manage multi-level permissions effectively.
Existing System:
Traditionally, most web applications use a single-authority model where one administrator controls all access rights. This can lead to bottlenecks, mismanagement of permissions, and higher security risks. Existing systems may lack support for decentralized authority management and granular control over user access.
Proposed System:
The proposed Multi-Authority Access Control System in Django Python provides a decentralized yet centralized platform where multiple authorities (such as department heads, managers, or administrators) can manage their respective user groups and grant access rights to resources independently. Features include role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), encrypted communication between authorities, audit trails, and real-time permission updates. By implementing multi-authority access control, the system enhances security, reduces administrative burden, and ensures scalable, organized management of user permissions across large organizations or multi-department systems.