Overview of K2 security features

K2 security features reference Windows operating system user accounts and groups on the local K2 system to determine permission levels. Depending on the account used to log on to the Windows operating system, to log on to K2 applications, or to otherwise authenticate system access, permission is granted for various levels of operational and media access.

K2 systems offer security features as follows:

• Windows operating system — Depending on the current Windows logon, permission is granted to make security and user account settings in the Windows operating system.
• K2 applications — Depending on the user account used to log on to the application, permission is granted to control and configure the application. These K2 applications include AppCenter, Storage Utility, and the K2 System Configuration application.
• Media access — There are three types of media access security, as follows:
  • Media access in AppCenter — You can set user permissions on the K2 bins that store your media. Then, depending on the current AppCenter logon, permission is granted for AppCenter operations on the media in the bins.
  • Media access via FTP — The user permissions set on K2 bins in AppCenter also determine access via FTP. Depending on the FTP session logon, permission is granted for FTP commands accessing the media in the bins.
  • Media access via protocols — The permissions set on K2 bins in AppCenter also determine access for channels controlled by protocols. Depending on the channel accessing the media, permission is granted for operations on the media in the bins.

• Channel access security — You can set user permissions for each channel. Then, depending on the current AppCenter logon or protocol operating a channel, permission is granted or denied to operate the channel.