Allegheny County Move to Closed Security with ALLOut
Allegheny County Move to Closed Security with ALLOut
Allegheny County successfully upgraded their JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.0 system by implementing the ALLOut Security tool-set. The upgrade involved restructuring their menu management, introducing process-based roles, and converting to a closed security model. These improvements streamlined their system, enhanced security, and facilitated a smooth merger with the City of Pittsburgh’s financial management systems.
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Through vigorous oversight of Allegheny County’s operations, services, spending, and contracts, the Office of the Controller utilizes every tool available to enhance the public’s trust, bringing county finances and spending into the public eye, conducting audits that meet the highest professional standards, and engaging in timely communications with county officials and the average taxpayer alike on the most relevant fiscal issues facing county government.
Allegheny County faced significant security and efficiency issues with their JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.0 system. Their security setup was inefficiently based on individual users rather than business processes, leading to disorganized menu management and complex security maintenance. Additionally, the county was merging financial management systems with the City of Pittsburgh, which necessitated a more streamlined and secure system.
To address these challenges, Allegheny County implemented the ALLOut Security tool-set during their upgrade to JD Edwards EnterpriseOne 9.0. This solution involved restructuring menus to create a single, streamlined task view, and implementing small, process-based roles to stabilize the security structure. By converting to a closed security model with “Deny ALL” settings and utilizing ALLOut’s SecurityPlus module, they established a consistent and secure method for managing system access.
The implementation of ALLOut’s tools resulted in substantial improvements for Allegheny County. The new menu structure and process-based roles reduced redundancy and enhanced security management efficiency. The closed security model significantly cut down on unnecessary security records and improved overall system security. These changes not only facilitated the smooth merger of financial systems but also saved the county significant resources and improved their operational efficiency.
