Mastering NetSuite: The Power of Global Permissions for Targeted Access Control When it comes to access management in NetSuite, global permissions serve as a strategic tool for fine-tuning access on an individual level. This offers administrators a way to tailor user access beyond the limitations of role-based assignments. Rather than adhering strictly to roles, global permissions enable administrators to assign specific access rights directly to users. […] November 20, 2024
Building a Resilient AR Invoicing Workflow in NetSuite Key Stakeholders, Controls, and Risks Designing a manual AR invoicing workflow in NetSuite requires more than following a standard template. It demands a thoughtful approach to ensure operational resiliency and strong financial controls. Involving key stakeholders, such as sales management, IT, and compliance, is essential. This collaboration helps create a process aligned with financial policies […]
The Core Four Permission Types in NetSuite In NetSuite, permissions grant access to specific functions, defining exactly what users can see and do within the system. These fall into four main types: Transactions, Setup, Lists, and Reports. Each plays a unique role in shaping user access and safeguarding sensitive data. Understanding these categories is key to creating roles that not only fit […] November 19, 2024
Why Identity and Segregation of Duties Are the New Perimeter Managing identity has become one of the most critical elements of enterprise security in today’s complex digital environment September 30, 2024
Password Configurations and Audit Trail Data in NetSuite Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to a NetSuite environment and are a key IT general control. August 27, 2024
Restricting Integration Accounts from Accessing the NetSuite User Interface Restricting integration accounts from having User Interface (UI) access in NetSuite is a critical security measure.
3 Billion Reasons To Do More Than Just Secure The Perimeter Most organizations have mature processes and controls related to preventing a breech on their internal systems – what we refer to as “securing the perimeter. August 23, 2024
Why Role Customization > Standard Roles in NetSuite Matters In NetSuite, standard roles present significant challenges related to sensitive access risks and segregation of duties (SoD) conflicts as they have many permissions that are not appropriate for that role. August 21, 2024
Auditors Are Talking about Segregation of Duties Too Much! Having been in the Security and Controls space for far too long, I have witnessed and am still witnessing a phenomenon that needs to be addressed. Auditors talk WAY too much about Segregation of Duties. Hear me out… In testing access controls, auditors spend way too much time assessing risks related to SoD and far […] July 31, 2024
