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    Attention This documentation does not apply to the most recent version of Wazuh. Check out the docs for the latest version.
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    • Role-Based Access Control

    Role-Based Access Control

    New in version 4.0.0.

    Role-based access control (RBAC) adds the capability to control access to different endpoints and resources through the Wazuh API based on privileges to users.

    Contents

    • How it works
      • Actions, resources and effect
      • RBAC modes
    • Configuration
      • Set RBAC mode
      • Create a new policy
      • Create a new role
      • Create a new user
      • Create a new rule
      • Assign policies to roles
      • Assign rules to roles
      • Assign roles to a user
      • Priority of roles and policies
    • Authorization Context
      • Authorization context login method
      • Rules and roles
      • Rule structure
      • Advanced examples
    • RBAC Reference
      • Resources
      • Actions
      • Default policies
      • Default roles
      • Default rules
    Migrating from the Wazuh API 3.X How it works
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